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Zhi-Ju Compress

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Zhi-Ju Compress,In women, swelling of the genital area as hard as stone, with unbearable pain and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Zhi-Ju Compress

Chinese Name : 枳橘熨

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Zhi Shi, 4 liang of Chen Pi.

Source

From *Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 7.

Benefits

In women, swelling of the genital area as hard as stone, with unbearable pain and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Roast the ingredients until fragrant and thoroughly cooked. Place them in a silk bag and apply it frequently to the entire body from head to toe, including the swollen genital area. Replace the bag whenever it cools. Continue until the scent of Zhi Shi is detected in the throat; at that point, the pain will subside, the swelling will dissipate, and urination and defecation will resume normally.

Zhi-Ju Compress,From *Ji Yin Gang Mu*, Volume 7.,In women, swelling of the genital area as hard as stone, with unbearable pain and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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