Used to get herbs right up against or as close as possible to lower parts of the body such as the vagina, prostate, and colon, while readily being absorbed into the bloodstream, similar to taking them orally. These methods are used to for hemorrhoids, tumors, lesions and cysts, to treat infection, inflammation, and fever, while nourishing, soothing, and toning these systems. These methods can also be used to get herbs into the body in persons who cannot (or will not) take them orally, such as infants, young children, the elderly, special needs, etc. 

Enema

Douche

Bolus/Suppository

A suppository is defined as something that is "placed underneath," designed to penetrate and dissolve in a body cavity other than the mouth, while a bolus is "a rounded mass of anything", a large pill, lump, or clod. Generally we refer to a bolus as a suppository, but they are really used interchangeably.

Herbs are added to a solid base that will dissolve and disperse when in contact with body tissue.  These can be inserted into the vagina or the rectum depending on what you want to treat.   

• Basic recipe: ¼ cup cocoa butter, ¼ cup coconut oil, 1 tablespoon herbal infused oil or olive oil, 2 tablespoons powdered dried herbs
• ​Mix herb powder with melted cocoa butter until it forms a type of "dough". This can 
• Insert before going to bed for best retention.
• Line underwear with a feminine pad or thick cloth so clothing does not get soiled. 
• Benefits of SuppositoriesCompared to other methods of caring for both the vagina and anus internally, herbal suppositories are, generally, much more effective. Other approaches may work solely externally, such as a sitz bath, or they may push undesirable bacteria further into the body, such as with douching.
  
  
  Herbal suppositories supply a gentle and effective way of treating internal conditions directly at the source. They provide relief and treatment for many conditions in a way that does not upset your body’s natural balance. In addition, they offer more prolonged benefits than other treatment methods.
  
  
  It is very easy to prepare a suppository of your own making, and one of the primary benefits of making them yourself is controlling the ingredients that go within it. We obviously recommend the OrganiKit suppository making kit, which can be purchased on this site or on Amazon. However, the problem arises about which ingredients to include. A good rule of thumb to follow is to only use ingredients that you would feel comfortable eating. So, if it’s not something that you would feel comfortable consuming, don’t use it in your suppository recipes.
  
  
  General Suppository Recipe Structure
  
  The basic recipe for making suppositories is as follows:
  
  
  
  
  To make a suppository, follow these directions:
• Combine your choice of butter and oil in a small saucepan, melting them over medium heat. Once melted and combined, turn off the heat.
• Add the infused oil and powdered herbs to the oil and butter mixture, stirring well.
• Pour the mixture into the suppository molds and refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
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  The foundation of a suppository is an oil and butter base that melts when in contact with the body. To gain the most benefit, you want to choose a soft oil and butter since they can melt easily when warmed (such as by your body) and harden when chilled (in the preparation process). In addition, these ingredients also contain moisturizing and anti-inflammatory ingredients that can provide additional support on top of the herbs included.
  
  
  Yet another option is to use oils infused with herbs. However, it is important to note that these herb-infused oils use herbs at a much higher concentration, so you won’t want to use as much within the recipes. Some examples of infused oils include calendula oil and hemp oil.
  
  
  When incorporating powdered herbs into the suppository recipe, it is important to use herbs that were thoroughly dried, then finely powdered. You will also want to choose herbs that address the problem you’re facing. Not sure what to use? Let’s go over the common ingredients for suppositories and the benefits they provide.

Further Resources

The Herbal Academy

OrganiKit Suppository recipes and How To