Herbal products are available in health food stores as well as some pharmacies and supermarkets. Follow package for specific directions. For specific formulas and advice, talk with a qualified herbalist, and consult your doctor before starting an herbal regimen.
Acupuncture This treatment may be used to help lessen the abdominal cramps and lower back pain that often accompany endometriosis. Points utilized may include Stomach 29, Liver 8, and various spleen and bladder points.
Acupuncture can be very helpful in relieving cramps, backaches, ovarian pain, and other symptoms associated with endometriosis. The points targeted will depend on the patient's specific complaints, although Conception Vessel 6, Spleen 6, and Stomach 36 are often involved, as are various bladder points.
Chinese Herbal Therapy The Chinese herbal formulas White Phoenix Pills, Bupleurum and Tang Gui, Ginseng and Tang Gui Ten, Rehmannia Six, Rehmannia Eight, and Corydalis may be helpful in alleviating the dysmenorrhea caused by endometriosis.
