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Qi Ai Fang Feng Da Ji Ao Tang起艾防风大戟熬汤

Artemisia, Saposhnikovia, and Euphorbia Pekinensis Decoction

Also known asArtemisia, Saposhnikovia and Euphorbia Pekinensis Decoction (fumigant and Wash)

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ai YeHb. Artemisiae Argyi30 g

    Disperses Cold, alleviates pain, eliminates Dampness and stops itching topically.

  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae9 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

  • Hong Da JiRx. Euphorbiae Pekinensis9 g

    Reduces swelling and dissipates nodules.

Actions

  • Scatters Cold
  • Relieves pain
  • Removes Dampness
  • Curbs itching
  • Drives out Wind-Dampness
  • Diminishes swelling

Patterns treated

Vaginal swelling

Manifestations

Swelling of the vagina

Indications

Inflammation of the vagina

Notes

Boil the ingredients in water, then have the patient crouch above the hot decoction so its rising steam reaches her external genitals directly. Once the decoction has cooled, use the liquid to cleanse the external genitalia.