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Bai shao yao \BaZhow\, White Peony root, Latin Name: Paeonia albifloria or P. lactiflora: also good for pain and to
build blood after loss
Dan shen, Red Root Sage, Latin Name: Salvia miltiorrhiza: good for cysts and fibroids, good for pain
Chuan xiong, Chinese parsley root, Latin Name: Ligusticum wallachii: good for pelvic congestion
Gui pi, Cinnamon, Latin Name: Cinnamonium cassia, C. quizhi (use cinn twigs), C. rouqui(use thin young bark):
Chinese cinnamon not Ceylon also good for cysts, chills or feeling cold
Dang Qui, Tangkuei, Dong Quai, Latin Name: Angelica sinesis: stagnant conditioins such as fibroids and cysts of
uterus, nourishes blood
Shi di huang, Chinese Foxglove, Processed Rehmannia, Latin Name: Rehmannia glutinosa good for bleeding fibroids
Mu dan pi, "cinnabar skin", Tree Peony, Latin Name: Paeonia suffruticosa used for profuse bleeding stops bleeding
but moves stuck blood
Black Cohosh, Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa: good for uterine pain and pain associated with fibroids
Saw palmetto , Latin Name: Serona repens: its not just a man's herb good for uterine fibroids and cysts
Angelica, Latin Name: Angelica archangelica, A atropurpurea: stagnant conditioins such as fibroids and cysts of
uterus
Chaste Tree, Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus: Does not contain phytoestrogens works via the pituitary balancing
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.
Raspberry Leaves, Latin Name: Rubus idaeus: great for tonification of the uterus, good for excessive bleeding.
Lady's Mantle, Latin Name Alchemillia vulgaris, A. Mollis good for week atonic uterus, increased bleeding or spotting
MENOPAUSE
QUESTION: My wife recently had her last ovary removed, due to endomitriosis. she was on estratest also. the doctor
has told her to stop the Estratest, and given her a depoprevera shot to help burn away any small remains of the endo.
She is having major hot flashes and night sweats. is there anything herbal that she can take, without possibly
agrivating the endo.
ANSWER: These are the herbs normally given for Hot Flashes and other post menopause issues, such as night
sweats, vaginal dryness, palpitations etc.
Dang Qui, Latin Named: Angelica sinensis combines well with Chaste Tree & Black Cohosh for hot flashes
Black Cohosh, Latin Named: Cimicifuga racemosa
Chaste Tree, Latin Named: Vitex agnus-castus works well with sage and ox-eyed daisy for night sweats. It would also
be an herb used in an endometriosis formula.
I would probably start out with the Chaste Tree berry, this herb works better with long-term use, so wait 4-6 weeks
before evaluating its effect.
QUESTION: I would like to have some info on herbs for menopause and irritability
ANSWER: I would suggest
1. Black Cohosh, Latin Named Cimicifuga racemosa, is great for Menopause and Depression, good as freshly dry
tea/tincture or best as fresh tincture.
2. Motherwort, Latin Named Leonurus cardiaca is great for Menopause and stress/irritability/anxiety/female
sensitivities associated with hormonal changes/disturbed Shen/physical or emotional problems with the heart. Best as
fresh tincture the tea is less effective.
We carry both in our store if you cannot find them locally, please give a call we mail order everyday.
OVARIAN CYSTS
QUESTION: I have an ovarian cyst which is getting quit large and my dr. wants to have it removed. This option
doesn't excite me to much so I'm looking to herbs to possibly help. I read black cohosh and false unicorn root are
good for this. The cyst seems to be giving me irratal bowl syndrome as well. I have just begun taking black cohosh in
1000 mg capsules, I am 120lbs and 26. Is this a good amount to take and approx how long would I have to take for
minimal results if any. Any suggestions and advice is greatly appreciated.
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