Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Fuchsius

Herb Name Mugwort Sage Betony Calamint Oregano Pennyroyal Camomile Melilot St. John’s wort Southernwood Orris root Parsley root

Latin Artemisia vulgaris Salvia officinalis Betonica officinalis Calamintha officinalis Oreganum vulgare Mentha pulegium Matricaria recutita Meliotus officinalis Hypericum perforatum Artemisia abrotanum Iris germanica Petroselinum crispum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Prepare a decoction in a large pot.

Function:

Moves the Blood and Qi, promotes Menstruation

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Could also be used in long-term management of Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory disease etc.

Dose:

This is used as a Sitz bath; it may be reheated and used daily for 2–3 days before menstruation is due.

Cautions:

None noted

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