How long should one wash with Wu Bei Zi and She Chuang Zi for a treatment course?

Generally, a treatment course with Galla Chinensis and Cnidium Monnieri lasts for 15 days, and the use of these herbs should be under the guidance of a doctor. One should not use them blindly without medical advice. Both Galla Chinensis and Cnidium Monnieri belong to traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.

Galla Chinensis has the effects of astringing the lungs and reducing fire, hemostasis, and drying and healing sores. Cnidium Monnieri, with warm properties and a pungent taste, can warm the kidneys and strengthen yang, dry dampness and kill parasites, dispel wind, and relieve itchiness. It can treat symptoms such as moist and itchy genital areas and vaginal discharge due to cold-dampness. Generally, in medical practice, a 15-day course of Galla Chinensis and Cnidium Monnieri can eliminate local pathogenic microorganisms, achieving a certain bactericidal and antipruritic effect, and may not have a significant impact on overall health.

If there is an allergic tendency to Galla Chinensis and Cnidium Monnieri, their use is not recommended. If symptoms such as skin burning pain and skin redness occur after use, one should stop using the herbs immediately and seek medical attention. In daily life, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid excessive stress. Additionally, during medication, one should pay attention to a light diet, consuming more easily digestible liquid foods such as millet porridge and oatmeal to supplement the body with nutrition. One should avoid consuming stimulating foods such as oysters and scallops, to prevent itching at the affected area.