What diseases is Dantao Heji used to treat?

Generally, Dantao Heji (Dan桃 Compound) has the effects of promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, clearing damp-heat, and regulating qi to relieve pain. It is primarily indicated for gynecological conditions caused by stagnation of damp-heat and blood stasis, such as leukorrhea, menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adnexitis. Specific applications are as follows:

1. Leukorrhea: Suitable for leukorrhea caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, characterized by excessive yellow, viscous vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often accompanied by symptoms such as vulvar itching. By clearing damp-heat and resolving stasis to stop discharge, it helps improve abnormal leukorrhea.

2. Menstrual Disorders: Used for menstrual irregularities due to damp-heat and blood stasis, commonly presenting with reduced menstrual flow, delayed periods, dark red menstrual blood with clots. Through its function of activating blood circulation, removing stasis, and regulating qi and blood, it helps restore normal menstrual cycle and flow volume.

3. Dysmenorrhea: Effective in relieving dysmenorrhea caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, manifesting as distending pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation, worsening upon pressure, with possible radiation of pain to the lumbar and sacral regions, and poor discharge of menstrual blood. By regulating qi to relieve pain and resolving stasis to unblock meridians, it alleviates menstrual discomfort.

4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Applicable for pelvic inflammatory disease induced by damp-heat and blood stasis, with symptoms including lower abdominal heaviness and pain, soreness in the lumbar and sacral areas, fever, increased and abnormal vaginal discharge. The formula exerts effects of clearing damp-heat, resolving stasis, and anti-inflammation, thereby helping to alleviate pelvic inflammatory responses.

5. Adnexitis: For adnexitis resulting from damp-heat and blood stasis, symptoms may include unilateral or bilateral lower abdominal pain, tenderness in the adnexal region, along with abnormal vaginal discharge and menstrual disturbances. With its actions of promoting blood circulation to remove stasis and clearing damp-heat, it helps relieve discomfort caused by inflammatory irritation.

When using Dantao Heji, contraindications and precautions should be observed. Spicy, raw, cold, and greasy foods should be avoided. Pregnant women should use it with caution. Strict adherence to medical instructions is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.