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Menopause/Change of Life *
Candida/Yeast Infection *
Childbirth *
Painful menstruation *
Female Tonics *
Heavy Menses*
Osteoporosis *
PMS *
Pregnancy *
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Blue Cohosh is a powerful emmenagogue
Amenorrhea is the medical term for the loss of periods in women who should be having regular periods--is a sign that something in the body has gone wrong. Causes can be stress, anorexia, physical or emotional shock, and disorders of the ovaries.
Herbs that bring on menstrual flow when there is delayed menstruation --for whatever reason--are known as emmenagogues. Emmenagogues are not recommended during pregnancy until the end of term to help prepare for childbirth (under qualified supervision).
Aborifacient Herbs: The use of these herbs to attempt to end an unwanted pregnancy is dangerous and the results unpredictable. When used for intended purposes,that is, bringing on or regulating menses, these herbs can be safe when coupled with common sense, respect, knowledge and caution.
Mugwort's chief employment is as an emmenagogue, often in combination with Pennyroyal and Southernwoods. 4
Pennyroyal is one of the strongest herbs to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Because of the herbs reputation as an aborifacient, it has a rather unsavory reputation, however the whole herb taken as a tea can be used safely. Pennyroyal essential oil is extremely toxic and should never be taken internally for any reason. 1
Tansy is a strong emmenagogue (provoking the onset of a period) and should not be used in pregnancy. It can be fatal when taken in large doses. 4
Blue Cohosh is a powerful emmenagogue is considered to be one of the best uterine stimulants and herbs to bring on menstruation. Blue cohosh contains the phytochemical calulopsponin which actively stimulates uterine contractions and promotes blood flow to the pelvic region. Blue cohosh is generally used in combination with other herbs, often black cohosh to treat menstrual disorders. The herb is one of the aborifacient herbs often used to induce labor. 1,2
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Mugwort |
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Its chief employment is as an emmenagogue, often in combination with Pennyroyal and Southernwoods. Mugwort is also useful as a diaphoretic in the commencement of a cold. (Grieve, Maude ) |
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One of the strongest herbs to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Use with an abundance of caution. |
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Constituents in pleurisy mimic the action of estrogen in the body, making the herb useful specifically in bringing on delayed menstruation, or for use as an aborifacient. |
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Nettle |
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Nettle leaf infusion has reportedly returned the monthly flow to women drinking it regularly, even in their sixties. Dong quai tincture, especially when combined with white peony root and licorice, is a superb remedy for women whose menses cease unaccountably. (Weed, Susan ) |
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The medicinal qualities of the oil extracted from Sweet Marjoram - Oleum majoranae - are similar to that of the Wild Marjoram. Fifteen ounces of the oil are yielded by 150 lb. of the fresh herb. On being kept, it assumes a solid form. It is used as an external application for sprains, bruises, etc., and also as an emmenagogue. (Grieve, Maude 520) |
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Tansy |
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Tansy is also valuable in hysteria and in kidney weaknesses, the same infusion being taken in wineglassful doses, repeated frequently. It forms an excellent and safe emmenagogue, and is of good service in low forms of fever, in ague and hysterical and nervous affections. As a diaphoretic nervine it is also useful. (Grieve, Maude ) |
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Tansy |
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Tansy is a strong emmenagogue (provoking the onset of a period) and should not be used in pregnancy. It can be fatal when taken in large doses.
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- Rosemary Gladstar Herbal Healing for Women (1993)
- Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
- Richard Mabey. The New Age Herbalist (1988)
- Grieve, Maude A Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)
- Steven Foster and Yue chongxi . Herbal Emissaries (1992)
- Susun Weed. New Menopausal Years, The Wise Woman Way (2002)
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