Abstract:
External application of traditional Chinese medicine in obstetrical and gynecological diseases has unique advantages and efficacy with a long history and wide usage. The common treatments include fumigation and washing, suppository, enema, application therapy, tongue dabbing, nasal sniffing, as well as resuscitating with aromatics. Besides, the therapeutic range covers menstruation, leucorrhea, fetation, parturition, together with some miscellaneous diseases in vulva and breast abstracts. In order to better promote and study the characteristic therapies of Chinese medicine, we reviewed the ancient and modern treatments and applications of external application of traditional Chinese medicine in obstetrical and gynecological diseases.