Coital Vaginismus: TCM Causes, Diet, and Herbal Treatments

Violent and persistent contractions of the muscles around the vagina during or before sexual intercourse are termed as coital vaginismus. It is a psychophysiological syndrome. The spasm may be confined to the area around the vaginal orifice, or involve contractions of all vaginal muscles, sometimes even including the inner thigh muscle groups. This condition does … Read more

Purslane (Ma Chi Xian)

Purslane

Botanical Source The whole herb of Portulaca oleracea L., a plant of the Portulacaceae family. Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism Sour in flavor, cold in nature. It acts on the Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Functions & Indications Clears heat and detoxifies, dissipates blood stasis and relieves swelling. It is used to treat bacillary dysentery, … Read more