Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Fuchsius

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Calamint	Calamintha officinalis
Oregano	Oreganum vulgare
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Camomile	Matricaria recutita
Melilot	Meliotus officinalis
St. John’s wort	Hypericum perforatum
Southernwood	Artemisia abrotanum	1⁄2 handful ea.
Orris root	Iris germanica
Parsley root	Petroselinum crispum	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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