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reasonably safe. However the general warning given out to many herbs/supplements/drugs which have not been
totally tested is that safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe kidney or liver disease
has not been established.
Herba Ephedrae 3.6g I am assuming this is the herb Ephedra, The Latin Name is Ephedra sinesis or Ephedra sinica
along with other species being used, it also goes by the common name Ma Huang, use of the twigs and leaf is part
used, Herba means Herbaceous part. Again this plant is used for fever and headaches, it is a brochial dilate and dries
sinus conditions, it is not a plant you want to overuse, it is very stimulating, it can cause hypertension and adrenal
exhaustion. This herb is definitely contraindicated in pregnancy.
Frutus Jujubae 2.4g Frutus means fruit, and I am assuming this ingredient is the fruit of the Jujube date, this is
nuroushing to the body, good for stress. Its Latin Name is Ziziphys jujube. This is a great food, it also reduces toxicity
of other things which are ingested.
Ramulus Cinnamomi 2.4g Ramulus means little branches or twig, this is the branches of a cinnamon, Cinnamon is
used for circulatory problems, it helps with cold hands and feet, it is calming to the intestinal tract. Medicinal quantities
are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Radix Paeoniae Alba 2.4g This is the root of the Peony plant, There are several species used medicinally to move
stagnant blood and control sweating and again it is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Radix Glycyrrhizae 2.4g This is the root of the Licorice Plant, one species is Latin Named: Glycorrhiza uralensis, it
harmonized formulas, good as a antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral. It soothes mucus membranes. This plant can
cause hypertension in large quantities when used longterm. I would probably avoid medicinal quantities in pregnancy.
Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens 3.6g This is the Rhizome of the Ginger plant, it is good for circulation, it is calming to the
digestive tract. It is good for cold and damp conditions, such as colds and flu. It is great for motion sickness and
nausea, some women have used a tea made from the fresh plant for morning sickness and nausea in pregnancy, use
a very small amount, less than a gram a day. This plant is unusual because it helps calm nausea in small amounts but
causes nausea in larger amounts.
FERTILITY TREATMENTS
QUESTION: . My wife will be undergoing IVF treatment. I see in one of your answers that Helonia Root helps to
balance the female reproductive system. It has been a problem for my wife, in the previous IVF cycles, to produce
good sized, multiple, healthy eggs (follicles?) to help the entire process. Would using False Unicorn (Helonia
Root/Chamaelirium leuteum) anyway interfere with what IVF is trying to accomplish and if not, would it help the
aforementioned problem that my wife has?
A quick reply would be helpful since she will be starting the cycle end of this month. FYI, I just bought Red Raspberry
extract for her as recommended by you. Also, in general, how long these herbs would take to have a positive effect on
a person, since we have only a month to take these herbs. I would like to use herbs for increasing my sperm
count/motility too. You have recommended Dong Chong Xia Cao and a few others. Does this mean that I have to take
all the five or so herbs that you have recommended or do I get a mixture of these essential herbs in one pill or extract
form?
ANSWER: This is the chinese named plant Ge gen /googun/, known in the United States as Kudzu, Latin Named:
Pueraria pseudo-hirsuta, P. pseudo-harsisa, P. thunbergii has been used to lessen the craving for alcohol.
I would suggest the use of nervines and adaptogens such as Fresh Oats, Saint Johnswort, Lemon Balm and Siberian
Ginseng taken as a formula several times a day. If you are considered a alcoholic consider a non-alcohol based
extracts such as glycerites or pills.
If there is a herbalist in your area, please seek their consult.
GOAT'S RUE
QUESTION: I have heard that goat's rue is the latest and greatest galactogogue. How well does it work compared to
fenugreek and others, and what are the side effects? Which do you recommend?
ANSWER: GOAT'S RUE, Latin Named: Galega officinalis
Goat's Rue has been used traditionally for agalactia (lack of milk flow after child birth), diabetes mellitus (some testing
suggested increased insulin production because of increase pancreatic cell regeneration), hyperglycemia, edema/fluid
retention.
The herb has the effect of increasing breast-milk production. It may also stimulate the development of the mammary
glands. Has been used with some success in stimulating milk production in women that have not been pregnant but
adopted
a child.
This herb should be used with caution, it is more widely accepted for external use. Dosing and use should be provided
by a qualified herbal/healthcare adviser. Dosing suggestions start very low such as 5 drops and slowly work up one
drop at a time to a maximum of 15 drops three times a day.
When used internally it has an unpleasant flavor and can nausea to some people. If used in excess can cause
nausea, vomiting, irritation and inflammation of the stomach and bowels.
Contraindications: pregnancy, ammenoraghia, internal use with caution
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