Douche for Uterine Pain

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Culpeper’s Directory for Midwives, 1662

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris
Betony	Betonica officinalis	1⁄2 handful ea.
Cumin	Cuminum cyminum
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Spike	Nardostachys jatamansi
Schoenanth	Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	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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