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To firm breasts which sag from child-bearing or old age, make an infusion of the fresh plant in 2 pints of boiling water
and after 5 minutes strain and place cloths in waters for covering the breasts. Wring out surplus moisture and leave
breasts for 10 minutes repeat several times a day for several weeks will restore a youthful firmness to the breasts.
You may also want to take the herb internally at the same time. External and internal use of an herb is normally
recommend when possible.
The suggested dosage:
As a Tea: 1-2 teaspoons to 8 oz water, steep 30 min, drink 2 cups a day
As an Alcohol Extract: 30-40 drops, 3 or 4 times a day
MENOPAUSAL DEPRESSION
QUESTION: I am currently going through menopause and am experiencing severe
depression. I have a feeling of doom and all of the changes are throwing me
into depression which I can't seem to throw off. I have also had breast
cancer and am afraid to take hormone replacements. Is there some herbal
remedy that can help menopausal depression.
ANSWER: The simple answer to you question is Black Cohosh. This herb is indicated for this specific menopausal
effect and it may help any others you are experiencing, hope you become well
BREAST ENLARGEMENT FORMULA
QUESTION: Here is a company claiming these herbs all together will help firm and enlarge breast.
Is this possibly true? Their address is 4ISIS.com. Do you have any suggestions?
ANSWER: My answer is probably not, the ingredients listed in their formulas are the following, of the ingredients
listed.
Blessed Thistle, Fenugreek and Fennel are used to increase milk flow in lactating women (nursing mothers) obviously
a nursing women's breast size increases because it fills with milk and milk production glands increase to hole the milk.
Hops is sedating.
Wild Yam Extract has phytoestrogens it is good for menstrual cramps w/ nausea, gas, diarrhea
Saw Palmetto is used to balance hormones in male and female body. It is used for sexual neurosthenia, prostatitis
and a reproductive tonic for FRS and MRS. It has been used for women with ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian disease
(PCOD), uterine fibroids, UTIs. Although no evidence exists, it has been used for delayed growth of testicles, breasts
and ovaries if there is delayed growth in juveniles. It works via 5 alpha reductase inhibitor.
Chaste Tree does not contain phytoestrogens works via the pituitary balancing the FSH (folicle stimulating hormone)
and LH (lutenizing hormone). Use for elevated estrogen and normal to low progesterone OR normal estrogen and low
progesterone. Elevated estrogen due to exogenous estrogens (in meat, dairy, plastics, pollutants) which lead to
PMS-anxiety (use with motherwort and blue vervain), Menstrual irregularities, polymennoraghia, fibroids, ovarian cysts
especially functional cysts, menstrual headaches, swelling painful breasts (with red clover and maybe a diuretic), part
of a protocol for endometriosis. Vaginal dryness with oats and shatavari. For women coming off of birth control pills
(erratic cycles). Stimulates prolactin. The herb for menopause: regulation of hot flashes especially night sweats with
sage and ox-eye daisy. menopausal anxiety, irritation skin crawling( formacation). Works best long term
Black Cohosh is a good connector herb between Female Reproductive and Nervous System. It is good for
menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, post partum pain or depression, lower back pain associated with
menses, dysmennorhea, amennorhea, specific for uterine pain, testicular pain, pain associated with prostititis, uterine
fibroids, uterine prolapse, used in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy to ease delivery
Damiana is good for sexual inhibition due to a distraction of time & energy, increase libido.
Dong Quai strengthen and nourishes and moves blood associated with female reproductive issues, such as
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, fibroids, ovarian cysts, menorrhagia. Helps with many PMS, menses and menopausal
issues.
MSM is not a herb
Lycium is good for the eyes, good for liver and diabetic conditions.
Royal Jelly is not a herb
Scullcap is sedating
Evening Primrose Oil is rich in essential fatty acids
Comfrey is healing to the skin, increase cell proliferation, rich in nutrients
White Willow Bark is a pain reliever, astringent
Ma Huang is ephedra a energy stimulant, very astringent
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