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Stemona Enema
百部灌肠剂 〔百部灌腸劑〕 bǎi bù guàn cháng jì
Source: Empirical formula
Ingredients
Actions: Kills pinworm.
Indications: Pinworm with itchy anus.
Method: Boil in 500 ml water to 30 ml over a low flame. Apply as a retention enema a night time. Apply for 10 nights in succession.
Rationale: Bǎi bù is an effective worm killer. It is used as a popular remedy for lice. It is mentioned in traditional Chinese medical for its ability to treat roundworm and pinworm. Since pinworm move toward the anus at night to lay eggs, an enema made of Bǎi bù is effective in eliminating worms and relieving the anal discomfort that they bring. Shé chuáng zǐ and Kǔ liàn pí may also be prepared in the same way.
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