Hernia

Also called 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.

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. 
6. A Plaster:
Cypress Nuts
Acacia
Galls
Pomegranate flower 6 drams ea.
Tragacanth
Myrrh
Frankincense
Gum Arabic
Sarcocolla. 3 drams ea.
Dragon’s Blood
Armenian Earth
Red Lead
Aloe 2 drams ea.
Powder, sieve, then make a paste with vinegar, apply to cloth and apply topically. (Lemery)

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

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