Formula Name: Slow Pelvic Enema Formula
【Function and Indications】
Function: Clearing Heat, Cooling Blood, Reducing Swelling, Alleviating Pain. Indicated for pelvic connective tissue inflammation, salpingitis, and other pelvic inflammations.
【Prescription Composition】
Wild Chrysanthemum 15g, Hedyotis diffusa 20g, Red Peony Root 10g, decoct to 150ml, retain enema, once daily, 15 days constitute one course.
【Differentiation and Modification】
For liver Qi stagnation, add Bupleurum chinense, Curcuma aromatica; for lower abdominal cold pain, add Wu Yao, Cinnamon; for cord-like masses, add Rhizoma Sparganii, Rhizoma Curcumae, Frankincense, Myrrh.
【Clinical Efficacy】
Treated 95 cases: 69.5% cured or markedly effective, 24.2% improved, total effective rate 93.7%. Usually cured within two courses.
【Prescription Source】
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Beijing Post and Telecommunications Hospital.
【Comment】
Wild Chrysanthemum clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and treats sores; pharmacological tests show inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, hemolytic streptococcus, and various dermatophytic fungi; enhances immune function. Hedyotis diffusa clears heat and detoxifies, reduces swelling and discharges pus; pharmacological tests show significant inhibition against white and golden Staphylococcus aureus; also has sedative effects. Red Peony Root clears heat and cools blood, activates blood and resolves stasis; pharmacological tests show antibacterial and antiviral actions, plus sedative and analgesic effects. Combined with syndrome differentiation adjustments, this formula proves effective.<Pelvic Inflammation>