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Herbs that "build blood" are recommended. Herbs such as yarrow act as blood movers and can help regulate menstrual periods. When the period is absent due to a hormonal imbalance, taking vitex is recommended.

Mugwort is a mild bile-promoting herb used as a tonic when there is difficulty digesting fatty or protein foods and as a general remedy for mild indigestion. It is also used following influenza to help promote the appetite and restore energy. Mugwort is useful for amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, and the fresh juice is applied externally for poison oak. Mugwort is commonly used in moxibustion to increase blood circulation and relieve pain. Mugwort has a taste of BITTER, ACRID, AROMATIC and a tem

Dang gui is best known for its blood-tonifying and blood-strengthening properties. It vitalizes the blood and tonifies the uterus and female generative organs. It is used for anemia (in both men and women), amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation, and in formulas for relieving the unpleasant symptoms associated with PMS and menopause. Dang gui is further used for general debility and circulatory problems, such as angina and coronary heart problems. It is one of the most widely u

False unicorn root is an excellent female tonic--an ovarian adaptogen--which can be taken long-term in small doses (20-30 drops 2-3 x daily) and is used for painful menstruation, amenorrhea, threatened abortion, and morning sickness. It is also indicated for leukorrea and uterine prolapse as well as being valuable during menopause. False unicorn root can be helpful for low sex drive associated with congested energy and blood in the sexual organs. It may be useful for poor appetite and for bla

Well-known as an emmenagogue, sedative, and nervine, motherwort is extremely beneficial to the cardiac and female systems. Women use it for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, PMS, and vaginal dryness. As a heart tonic, it is used to strengthen the heart, benefit palpitations and hypertension, and relieve pain of mild angina.. Motherwort has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Menstruation refers to the monthly discharge through the vagina of the blood and tissues that were laid down in the uterus in preparation for pregnancy.The cyclic production of hormones that culminate....

Partridge berry is one of the best-known herbs for readying the uterus for childbirth. It was considered by the Eclectics to increase the nervous tone of the uterus, taken during the final 2 months of pregnancy in preparation for childbirth and to facilitate labor. Partridge berry is also used as a preventative for threatened miscarriage. As a uterine relaxant, it is useful for both amenorrhea and painful periods. Naturopathic doctors have recommended it for prostatic enlargement with diffi

Vervain is a nerve tonic and strengthener. As a diaphoretic and antispasmodic herb, it is also used for colds, flu, lung congestion, and menstrual irregularity. Vervain has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Pulsatilla has sedative, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties and is indicated for headache, neuralgia, dry coughs, laryngitis, mumps, and mild dizziness. Women use it for amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea, and it is sometimes taken in minute doses for premenstrual syndrome. Pulsatilla increases circulation in both men and women. The herb is commonly used in homeopathic preparations. Pulsatilla has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COLD.

False unicorn root is mainly known as a uterine tonic and is of value for leukorrea, menopause, and uterine prolapse. It is often an ingredient in formulas used to prevent miscarriage and to alleviate nausea during pregnancy, for which it is best to consult a qualified herbalist or health care practitioner before using. Unicorn Root, False has a taste of ACRID, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.

Vitex, one of the best-known women's herbs, was recommended by Hippocrates in 450 B.C. and is still used today to help ease undesirable symptoms associated with menstrual imbalances, hormonal difficulties (PMS and menopause), and to increase the supply of mother's milk. It is also used for male teenage acne. Vitex has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.

Rosemary is a common garden herb containing natural camphor, which helps invigorate the circulatory and nervous systems without overstimulating. It also has powerful natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is a good appetite stimulant. Rosemary is sometimes prescribed for weak circulation due to overwork or after serious illness, such as flu or pneumonia. It is a common ingredient in hair preparations, perhaps because of its invigorating and stimulating effects on the circula

Parsley's primary uses are as a diuretic, carminative, and emmenagogue. Because it stimulates the elimination of uric acid, parsley is indicated for arthritis and gout. It is taken for lack of appetite, to reduce inflammation, and for urinary tract disorders. Freshly picked parsley leaves are high in iron content and Vitamin C and are often used as a breath freshener. The roots, seeds, and leaves are used, but the fruits are the most potent diuretic. Parsley has a taste of SWEET, ACRID and

Goldenrod is pleasantly warm and aromatic and has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is used to treat irritated or atonic bladder and amenorrhea. Goldenrod is one of the only bladder tonics in the western materia medica, and herbalists consider it useful for strengthening the male and female sexual organs and reducing irritation in the prostate gland in men. Thus, it can be helpful for people who wake up in the night to urinate with little output volume. Goldenrod is useful as a d

Mistletoe is a parasitic evergreen plant that lives on trees such as oaks, elms, firs, pines, apples, and elms. The parasitic plant has yellowish flowers; small, yellowish green leaves; and waxy, whi (...

Yarrow is a well-known diaphoretic herb which has long been used to reduce fevers and clear up congestive colds, flu, and other upper respiratory infections. It is also an excellent herb for cleansing programs, for which 2-3 dropperfuls of the tincture are added to hot water or cleansing teas and used in conjunction with saunas and sweating therapy. When used cold, the herb has the ability to clear heat and toxins, especially nitrogenous waste products from the body through the urine. As a bit

The chasteberry tree, whose botanical name is , belongs to the Verbenaceae family. The fruit is also called chasteberry, vitex, or monk's pepper. The terms "chasteberry" and �w....

Motherwort () is a perennial plant native to Europe and temperate parts of central Asia. It has been introduced into North America and now grows wild there. A different species, called Chinese mother (...

Sepia () is the homeopathic name for "cuttlefish" or squid remedy. The remedy is made from the contents of the "ink bag" of the cuttlefish.Sepia's primary role in td....

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by unrealistic fear of weight gain, self-starvation, and conspicuous distortion of body image. The name comes from two Latin words that mean  ...