How long does it take for Chinese medicine to take effect on pelvic inflammatory disease?

Gynecological diseases are always difficult to diagnose and treat. Due to the complexity of the female reproductive system, gynecological diseases are extremely diverse, and the important part of the treatment of gynecological diseases is the maintenance of hygiene in the later stages. Not all women will have pelvic inflammatory disease, only a few women will suffer from it. Under normal circumstances, the female reproductive system can resist external bacteria and protect the internal organs from pollution, but if it is affected by external factors, it may destroy the defense system.

1. Li Chong Decoction: Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Trillium gracile, Curcuma zedoaria, Chicken gizzard lining, Atractylodes macrocephala, Dioscorea batatas, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Radix Trichosanthis, appropriate amounts, decocted in water, 1 dose per day, twice a day. It has the effects of invigorating Qi, strengthening the body, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It is effective for pelvic inflammatory diseases such as pelvic connective tissue inflammation and salpingo-oophoritis. The medicine can be added or subtracted according to the symptoms. If the patient has symptoms of chest, flank and lower abdominal distension and pain, add Corydalis yanhusuo and Curcuma aromatica; remove Anemarrhena asphodeloides for diarrhea and add White Peony Root instead; add Bletilla striata and Patrinia chinensis for fever, frequent vaginal discharge, and yellow and smelly discharge; add earthworms and leeches (grind into powder and take with water) for lumps; add Rehmannia glutinosa and Asparagus cochinchinensis for internal heat and dry mouth.

2. Chaizhibaijiang Decoction: Bupleurum, Zhishi, red and white peony roots, liquorice, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Achyranthes bidentata, Trillium, Curcuma, Scutellaria baicalensis, Patrinia salviae chinensis, Cyperus rotundus, and Rhubarb, appropriate amount of each, 1 dose per day, decocted in water, take twice a day. It has the effects of clearing heat and cooling blood, promoting qi and removing blood stasis, eliminating accumulation and relieving pain. It can treat pelvic inflammatory disease. The dosage can be increased or decreased according to the symptoms. For example, for patients with acute fever, Wuwei Xiaodu Yin can be used, or Da Chengqi Tang or Xiao Chengqi Tang can be added. If the symptom is a long-term unresolved mass, Scolopendra subspinipes and Biejia can be added. For patients with yellow and white vaginal discharge with odor, Phellodendron chinense, Taraxacum mongolicum and Coix seed can be added. For patients with abdominal pain during menstruation and refusing to be pressed, Puhuang and Notopterygium wilfordii can be added. For patients with prolonged menstruation, Puhuang charcoal, Rubia cordifolia and stir-fried Guanzhong can be added. For patients with qi deficiency, Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala can be added.

3. Chaihu Danggui Decoction: Bupleurum, Scutellaria baicalensis charcoal, Danggui, Red Peony Root, Corydalis, Moutan Bark, Zedoaria, Rhubarb, and Notopterygium wilfordii, each in appropriate amount. Start taking it two days before each menstruation, one dose a day, and stop taking it three days after the menstruation is over. It has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, and is mainly used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease.