Douche for Uterine Pain

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives, 1662

Herb Name Calamint Mugwort Betony Cumin Carrot seed Aniseed Spike Schoenanth Nutmeg Cinnamon

Latin Calamintha officinalis Artemisia vulgaris Betonica officinalis Cuminum cyminum Daucus carrota Pimpinella anisum Nardostachys jatamansi Cymbopogon schoenanthus Myristica fragrans Cinnamonum zeylanicum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

This was to be decocted in wine, and used as a douche or enema.

Function:

moves Qi, calms Spasms, eases Pain

Use:

1. Uterine Pain
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Premenstrual Tension (PMS)

Dose:

the above may be used for 2 douches

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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