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Caution: Do not use barberry or black cohosh if you are pregnant. Do not use ginseng if you have high blood pressure. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner, and talk to your doctor before beginning herbal remedies. Some remedies cannot be used in combination with conventional pharmaceuticals. What makes it worse? • Abnormally high blood copper levels are often found in people who have experienced a heart attack.

Caution: Do not use black cohosh or wormwood if you are pregnant or suffer from any type of chronic illness. Do not use licorice for more than 7 consecutive days, and avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure. Wormwood can be habit forming if used on a long-term basis. Dosages may vary, depending on the duration and severity of your symptoms. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner. Let your physician know of your decision to use herbs; not all herbal remedies are meant to be used in combination with conventional pharmaceuticals. What makes them worse? • See Atherosclerosis.

Its uses are almost identical to those of black cohosh. Medicinal uses— • Because of its antispasmodic action, blue cohosh eases false labor pains and dysmenorrhea. Given right before birth, it will help ensure an easy delivery. Do not use during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. • As a relaxant, this herb is effective in treating the discomfort of endometriosis, ovaritis, dysmenorrhea, urethritis, vaginitis, thrush, restlessness during pregnancy, and menopausal pains and discomfort. • Its expectorant properties make blue cohosh a logical treatment for bronchitis and whooping cough.

Herbal remedies • black cohosh contains estrogenic substances that relieve discomforts associated with menopause, especially hot flashes. • Alfalfa has estrogenic activity. Make a tea from the leaves. Caution: Do not use this herb if you have lupus or a family history of lupus. Alfalfa may trigger the disorder. • Angelica has been used for years as a women's tonic that relieves hot flashes and vaginal dryness and irritation. I have seen no scientific evidence to back up these claims, but would it be used for centuries if it didn't work? You decide. • Red clover contains 1 to 2.

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In a study of 629 menopausal women who used black cohosh extract for 6 to 8 weeks, 80 percent noticed improvements within the first 4 weeks of use. These are very impressive results, considering that hormone replacement can take 4 to 8 weeks to begin to relieve menopausal symptoms. Symptoms that were noticeably improved included nervousness and irritability, hot flashes, headache, insomnia, vertigo, heart palpitations, ringing in the ears, and insomnia. Another interesting double-blind study followed 80 menopausal women for 12 weeks.

Zava D, Dollbaum C, Blen M, Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs, spices. Proc Soc Expert Biol Med 1998; 217:369-378. • "... 83 percent had improvement in their depression with 46 percent no longer having any symptoms of depression left." Stolze H, An alternative to treat menopausal symptoms. Gyne 1982; (3)1:14-16. • "... that black cohosh relieved anxiety and depression more effectively in menopausal women than the anti-anxiety drug diazepam." Warnecke G, Influencing menopausal symptoms with a phytotherapeutic agent. Die Medizinische Welt 1985; 36:871-874. • "...

Stoll W, Phytopharmacon influences atrophic vaginal epithelium: Double-blind study—Cimicifuga vs. estrogenic substances. Therapeutikon 1987; 1:23-30. • "... twenty-eight were able to make the switch to black cohosh without being given additional hormones." Petho A, Menopausal complaints: Changeover of a hormone treatment to a herbal gynecological remedy practicable? Arzliche Praxis 1987; 38(47):1551—1553. BOSWELLIA • "... One review of 11 German clinical studies looked at 260 people who did not respond well to conventional treatments.

As a standard dosage, I recommend a black cohosh extract standardized to 2.5% triterpene glycosides. The typical dosage used in studies for the relief of menopausal symptoms was 80 milligrams of the tablet or 80 drops of tincture. Most women notice improvement within four weeks of starting supplementation. For severe menopausal symptoms or for women who do not see improvement at 80 milligrams, I recommend using 160 milligrams daily. In time, usually after 6 months or longer, the daily dosage may be reduced to 80 milligrams.

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Two formulas that I have used for patients are made by Professional Botanicals: BTX ("relax"), which contains skullcap, passion flower, celery seed, musk root, lupulin, and hops, and RST ("rest") or Sleepeaze, which contains passion flower, valerian root, black cohosh root, German chamomile flowers, lupulin, and lemon balm. Some practitioners use adrenal glandular tablets to support the extra adrenal demands during stress. Many people respond well to this treatment if they feel comfortable taking beef adrenals. I personally do not.

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Agnus Castus, black cohosh. Blue Cohosh, Chaparral, Feverfew, Helonias, Life root, Lovage, Marigold, Motherwort. Mugwort, Parsley root, Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Rue, Tansy, Thuja, Southernwood, Wormwood, Yarrow, Hedge Hyssop (Gratiola officinalis). Tea: Combine: Agnus Castus, Motherwort, Yarrow. 1 heaped teaspoon to each cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes. 1 cup thrice daily. Formula. Combine: Helonias 2; Agnus Castus 2; Blue Cohosh 1. Doses. Powders: 500mg (two 00 capsules, or one-third teaspoon). Liquid Extracts: 30-60 drops. Tinctures: 1-2 teaspoons. In water or honey, thrice daily.

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Cimicifuga is derived from black cohosh, a powerful herb for treating hysteria and female complaints. It is needed when a woman feels as if a dark cloud of gloom has settled over her. She fears losing her mind. Often this stems from a very difficult delivery where the woman had a mini nervous breakdown, feeling at one point as if she was going insane. This leaves her with a great fear of ever having a baby again. Often she has alternating states.

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Tincture black cohosh 2; Tincture Lobelia 2; Tincture Capsicum quarter; Alcohol to 20. Cold packs: See entry. Aromatherapy. Massage oil: 6 drops Oil Lavender in 2 teaspoons Almond oil. Jojoba, Aloe Vera, Thyme, Peanut oil. Diet. See: GENERAL DIET. Avoid lemons and other citrus fruits. Supplements. Daily. Pantothenic acid lOmg; Vitamin A 7500iu; Vitamin B6 25mg; Vitamin E 400iu;Zinc 25mg. Cod Liver oil: 1 dessertspoon. General. Graduated exercises to promote good posture and free breathing. Swimming; walk-tall; sleep with board under mattress; hot baths.

For neurotic depression with obsessive and phobic states: black cohosh, Damiana, Kola, Betony and Oats. No behavioural changes in children have been observed. Impressive safety record. Little effect upon the cardiovascular system. ANTI-DIABETICS. Anti-diabetics have an ability to counter hyperglycaemia and are of value for diabetes mellitus. 1st degree. Goat's Rue, Fenugreek Seeds, Garlic, Jambul. 2nd degree. Damiana, Nettles, Pipsissewa, Olive leaves, Karela, White Horehound, Sweet Sumach, Mountain Grape, Fennel. ANTI-DIARRHOEALS.

Ginseng, black cohosh, Black Haw, Liquorice, Wild Yam. Aspirin-like action. Birch, Black Willow bark, Meadowsweet, White Poplar bark, White Willow bark, Wintergreen. Some types of inflammation may be reduced by herbs that stimulate the eliminatory organs -lungs, bowel, skin and kidneys. A timely enema may reduce a high temperature with inflammation, to expel toxins and unload an over-loaded bowel; (Dandelion root, Parsley root, Sarsaparilla). ANTI-INFLAMMATION FORMULA. (Biostrath).

Bearberry, black cohosh. Blue Cohosh, Black Willow, Bladderwrack, Blue Flag root, Bogbean, Boneset, Burdock, Calluna (Heather flowers), Cayenne, Celery seed. Chickweed, Couchgrass, Cowslip (Biostrath), Dandelion, Devil's Claw, Guaiacum. Juniper, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Mountain Grape, Nettles, Parsley root, Poke root, Prickly Ash. Sarsaparilla, Pipsissewa, White Poplar, Wild Yam. Wintergreen, Wood Sage, Willow (Biostrath), Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow Dock. ANTI-SCORBUTICS. Agents that relieve or cure scurvy.

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Jacobs recommends taking black cohosh. He says that it helps about 80 percent of the women who try it. Buy a commercial product and use it according to the package directions. If anxiety is a problem, Dr. Jacobs says kava may help. He suggests taking 100 to 200 milligrams twice a day. For all perimenopausal and menopausal women, Dr. Jacobs advises eating soy and soy products: whole soybeans, soy milk, tofu, tempeh, and textured vegetable protein.

Still, Commission E, the expert panel that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of herbs for the German government, endorses black cohosh as a treatment for menstrual cramps. If you'd like to try it, buy a tincture and follow the label directions. Premenstrual Syndrome: Stop the Monthly Madness For years, some doctors doubted that PMS was real. Women knew that it was, and I believed them.

Several studies have shown a reduction in the frequency and severity of hot flashes with doses of black cohosh equivalent to 40 milligrams of the crude herb a day. In one trial, 812 menopausal women took this dosage for 12 weeks. More than 80 percent of the women rated the herb's effects as very good or good. Only 2 percent reported minor side effects, such as headache and stomach upset. dong quai (angelica sinensis). Also known as Chinese angelica, dong quai is a major "women's herb" in Chinese medicine. Andrew Weil, M.D.

Today, black cohosh is the key ingredient in Remifemin, a prepara- Dr. Duke s ?—^ Anti-Aging Elixir Cooling Peppermint Spritz When a hot flash hits, aromatherapists suggest spritzing your face and neck with an essential oil diluted in water and placed in a spray bottle. The most widely recommended oils are peppermint, lemon verbena, and rose geranium. Cheapskate that I am, I'd rather use peppermint leaf than the expensive oil. It has the same effect, so I'm told.

The deer and groundhogs harvest most of my soy, but they've ignored the black cohosh and kava. Soy: Much Ado about Nothing? If I'm allowed one quibble with Dr. Jacobs's program, it's his ringing endorsement of soy and soy products. Now, I know that a great deal has been written about how soy foods minimize menopausal discomforts, particularly hot flashes. This is true. As I mentioned earlier, soybeans contain the isoflavones daidzein and genistein. These compounds are phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens. They act just like your body's own estrogen, binding to the estrogen receptors on cells.

CHASTEBERRY {VlTEX agnus-castus). Like black cohosh, chaste-berry appears to affect your pituitary gland, tipping the overall hormone balance in favor of estrogen. Chasteberry is quite popular among European medical herbalists and American naturopathic physicians. It's also one of my favorite herbs. Buy a commercial preparation and use it according to the label directions. DONG QUAl (angelica sinensis). Andrew Weil, M.D., a noted advocate of alternative therapies, describes dong quai as "female ginseng.

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In 1992, the FDA proposed a ban on black cohosh in oral menstrual drug products because it had not been shown to be safe and effective as claimed. CINCHONA EXTRACT • The extract of the bark of various species of Cinchona cultivated in Java, India, and South American. Quinine is derived from it. C1NNAMAL • Cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamic Aldehyde. A synthetic, yellowish, oily liquid with a strong odor of cinnamon isolated from a wood-rotting fungus. Occurs naturally in cassia bark extract, cinnamon bark, and root oils. Used for its aroma in perfume and for flavoring in mouthwash and toothpaste.

CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA • black cohosh. Snakeroot. Bugbane. Black Snakeroot. Rattleroot. Used in astringents, perennial herb with a flower that is supposedly distasteful to insects. Grown from Canada to North Carolina and Kansas. It has a reputation for curing snakebites. It is used in ginger ale flavoring. A tonic and antispasmodic. No known toxicity. The root contains various glycosides (see) including estrogenic substances and tannins. Herbalists have used it to relieve nerve pains, menstrual pains, and the pain of childbirth. Also used to speed delivery and to reduce blood pressure.

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Kronenberg and Fugh-Berman, 2003). HI Other Herbs Several other herbs used for gynecologic indications are listed in Table 7.1. Only some are available as proprietary products (Sect.7.5). The aerial parts of the bugle weed (Lycopus spp., family Lamiaceae) are harvested just before the plant blooms. Tinctures and infusions of it were used in nineteenth-century America as a remedy for bleeding, especially nosebleeds and menorrhagia. Experimental pharmacologic studies have demonstrated antigonadotropic actions (Gumbinger et al, 1981; Winterhoff et al.

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Traditionally used as a woman's remedy, black cohosh is indicated in ovarian neuralgia, dysmenorrhea, nervous excitement, dull headaches, and depression. In general, it is also used as a stomach remedy that improves digestion by relieving excess stress. Because of its nervine qualities, it is also advised for the treatment of nervous coughs.

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Deb adds that black cohosh and ginkgo are a good combination. V Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). British herbalist David Hoffmann, author of The Herbal Handbook and one of my favorite practitioners, suggests that goldenseal may help some cases of tinnitus. It seems as if it might be worth a try. V Lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor). This evergreen groundcover adorns some of my sunny and sandy slopes, but I'd never heard of using it medicinally until I checked a reference from Rudolph Fritz Weiss, M.D., Germany's leading herbal doctor and author of Herbal Medicine. Dr.

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Licorice root, black cohosh root, or any of the other adrenal tonics listed on pages 281-288 could be substituted). Myrrh gum is a blood detoxifier (5 capsules per day). The Ayurvedic herbs guggul, frankincense, and boswellia are all relatives and can be substituted. Baical scullcap root, classically a liver herb in Chinese medicine, is also detoxifying and is anti-inflammatory as well, making it a good anti-allergy herb (5 capsules per day). Pau d'arco bark is a general immune-system builder that is particularly good for allergies long term.

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Single Herbs: Bayberry black cohosh Blessed Thistle Camomile Damiana Ginseng Ho Sho Wu Kelp Licorice Root Red Raspberry Sarsaparilla Sage Saw Palmetto Yarrow Note: Applied Kinesiology (Muscle Response Testing) often helps to find which hormonal herbs are specific to individual. Vitamins & Minerals: Natural Multiple Vit. & Min. Supplement B Complex Diet: Real Food Diet, Juice Fasts, Mild Food Diet, Green Drinks or Chlorophyll, Bee Pollen.

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Blue cohosh is not a tonic.) black cohosh is a good long-term glandular tonic that can be used by men and women. Two to 5 capsules a day may be used for this purpose. Prickly ash bark is grown around Ontario, Canada. It's a good general tonic, although it may work especially on the adrenals. It happens to be well known traditionally for benefits to the teeth. The glandular system does regulate mineral metabolism, including calcium, which obviously affects the teeth. Two to 5 capsules a day can be used indefinitely to maintain glandular balance.

When estrogen levels drop, the pituitary secretes more LH.) black cohosh is effective for hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, night sweats, depression, anxiety, and lowered libido, among others. Other herbs with estrogenic effects include dong quai, burdock root, blue cohosh, Chinese ox knee root, Chinese three-edge root, sage, alfalfa concentrate, and motherwort. All of these are especially good for hot flashes; blue cohosh is probably the best of those.

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