Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation Sitz Bath to Promote Menstruation Tradition: Western Source / Author: Fuchsius Herb Name Latin Amount * Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris 1⁄2 handful ea. Sage Salvia officinalis 1 dram ea. 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 Orris root Iris germanica Parsley root Petroselinum crispum Preparation: Prepare a decoction in a large pot. Function: Moves the Blood and Qi, promotes Menstruation Use: 1. Amenorrhea2. Dysmenorrhea3. 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: Back To Baths, Enemas, DouchesBack to FORMULASHow to Modify a FormulaSubstitutesWeights & Measures

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