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fertility or ability to conceive. Since this is Baby #2, I'm assuming there are no other conditions that would
prevent normal conception. The following formulas have a reputation for increasing fertility.
Take 2 tablets of dong quai three times a day, except during menstruation.. (Have your husband take 2 capsules
of ginseng every day)
Fertility Tea
3 parts wild yam root 1/2 part dong quai 1/2 part false unicorn root
2 parts licorice root a pinch of stevia for sweetness 1/4 part orange peel
4 parts sassafras bark or root 1 part ginger root
1 part chaste tree or vitex 1 part cinnamon bark
Use 4 to 6 Tbls of the herb mixture per quart of water. Add the herbs (put them all in a muslin bag or large tea
ball if you have one.) to cold water and bring to a slow simmer over low heat. Keep the pot tightly covered.
Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to infuse for another twenty minutes. Drink 3 to 4
cups daily. Hubby can drink this too, but substitute ginseng for the dong quai in his mixture.
MORE ON VITEX
QUESTION: I have a problem with progesterone and I have heard that chaste berry (vitex) can help in this area my
question is I am taking Gonal-F which is a FHS for infertility will that affect the meds and should they be taken
together. Also after my IUI they usually put me on progesterone supplement to help raise my progesterone since it is
so low but even on the supplement. I had a miscarriage the last time I got pregnant.
ANSWER: Chaste Tree, or vitex (the berries are the part used) has a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland,
which regulates and normalizes hormone production in both men and women. For this reason, it has an
excellent reputation as a tonic for the endocrine gland and is used to normalize the reproductive systems of both
men and women. It can also restore and balance our stores of energy. It is the herb of choice for many women
to relieve the symptoms of menopause and PMS and to regulate any kind of menstrual dysfunction. As to taking
it with your current medications, please consult your doctor as drug interactions can be very serious. Never mix
herbs and prescription drugs without the advice and guidance of a medical professional.
In your letter, you asked the question on Chaste Tree as well as a problem with progesterone. There are many
natural progesterone creams available at health food stores. Look for one with Wild Yam in it. Lastly, you
mentioned a miscarriage and I didn't know if you were looking for an herb to assist with that or not. To address
that briefly, nutrition is critical. No alcohol, coffee or tobacco if you are experiencing chronic miscarriages.
Black Haw Root taken as a tea is regarded as an especially effective miscarriage preventative. It can be taken,
through the entire pregnancy. False Unicorn root is another herb used for women who have experienced
multiple miscarriages. A tincture, 3 to 5 drops per day for the first trimester is the usual dose.
USING VITEX
QUESTION: I have been taking 800 mg of Vitex each morning for the past month for
fertility. I am wondering if it is a safe to drink "Female Toner" by
Traditional Medicinals during my periods as I have in the past. Would it
interact with the Vitex at all? Also, is it true that I should discontinue
the Vitex after six months?
ANSWER: Vitex is considered one of the herbs beneficial in increasing fertility. Some of the others are: Astragalus,
dong guai, false unicorn, wild yam and licorice. I don't know what's in the female tonic, but I like the Traditional
Medicinals teas very much. There are no known cases of vitex causing problems after extended us. If, however, you
do become pregnant, you should discontinue use of all medicines and herbs until consulting with a medical
professional.
ANSWERS FROM DAVID BRILL:
MORE ON BREAST ENLARGEMENT (You guys just don't get it, do you?)
QUESTION: Sorry to be one of the many women to ask you about what herbs play in the part of breast-enlargement. I
understand you believe it's a waste of time. Well, I was wondering if there's any harm in trying. Some women actually
achieve results 2-7 months after using a combination of fennel, fenugreek, wild yam, etc. Does that mean that their
results are only temporary? And is there any danger in taking larger quantities of there products? (say 3 capsules of
wild yam, fenugreek, and fennel 3x a day along with a few cups of tea from the mixed fresh herbs)? I've already
bought these products, and I don't want them to go to waste, maybe just for the other benefits I can take them? I really
hope to hear from you soon:)!!!
I feel kinda disappointed, I guess I'm not the only one
ANSWER: I am sorry you are disappointed. There is no harm in trying. If someone not associated with a product told
me they actually got results from a product I would be glad to get these testimonials posted to our site.
Unfortunately I am not sure the industry that produces products that play on human emotions are willing to use their
pure profits to do the proper testing to verify a theory that some combination of herbs actually promotes breast
enlargement.
I am not trying to hurt anyone's feelings or burst anyone's bubbles...hope is a great human emotion/feeling.
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