Hernia, Rupture

Rupture is the traditional term for Hernia, but also for similar conditions such as Hematoma where a membrane is stretched or torn and an organ or vessel protrudes. Inguinal Hernia is often associated with Wind and there is often a laxity of the tissues, meaning astringents must be used. In western treatment internal remedies appropriate to the individual were applied while applying astringent plasters externally.

Umbilical Hernia in newborns is often cured by binding a copper coin to the umbilicus for several days if it is not  too chronic or severe.

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Western Tradition Infusion for Hernia (Wirtzung) Decoction for Hernia Astringent Powder for Hernia  Powder for Hernia Powder for Hernia (Banister) Powder for Hernia (Pharmacopoeia Dogmatica) Electuary for Hernia Carminative Powder Plaster for Hernia Plaster for Rupture Salve for Hernias 1. Umbilical Hernia, apply a plaster of St. John;’s wort to the navel. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615) 2. Every morning for 9 days take 2–3 spoonfuls of Comfrey juice, and apply the bruised herb to the place. Stay in bed for 9 days repeating daily and they will be healed. 3. “Dandelion … being boiled in water, is a special remedy for the knitting of Wounds, , and also for the cure of Ruptures, the decoction being drunk and the boiled herb applied to the grieved place”. (Culpeper) 4. Cranesbill root and herb powdered and taken in doses of a spoonful twice a day with wine for 21 days ‘cures miraculously’. But is the person nis elderly, add powder of snails. (Choice and rare experiments in physick and chirurgery, Thomas Collins, 1658) 5. Comfrey     Polypody     White Daisy     Osmund,                           equal parts Powder and give for 9 days with Malmsey wine while wearing a truss to support the Hernia. After 3 weeks it should be healed.

TCM Classification Spleen Deficiency Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Coldness Dang Gui Si NI Tang Ju He Wan Qi Stagnation Si Ni San Nuan Gan Jian Tian Tai Wu Yao San