SARGENTODOXA & PATRINIA
Hong Teng/Bai Jiang Cao

 

Sargentodoxa cuneata & Patrinia villosa

 

 

Hong Teng

 bitter, neutral clears Toxic-Heat, dissipates nodules, 
invigorates Blood, expels Wind-Damp
Bai Jiang Cao acrid, bitter, cool clears Toxic-Heat, aids the 
discharge of pus, invigorates Blood


Indications
*  Pelvic and abdominal infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), appendicitis, diverticulitis.
Can be used for acute, subacute and chronic disorders.

Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.
Combinations
*  With Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin for acute pelvic inflammatory disease, Bartholin’s cyst.
*  With Wu Jin Wan for chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, with adhesions and scarring.
 Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted.