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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 o
fficinalis
Betonica o
fficinalis
Calamintha o
fficinalis
Oreganum vulgare
Mentha pulegium
Matricaria recutita
Meliotus o
fficinalis
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

Modifications:

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