Herb Corner Issue 25

Hey Everyone!


Happy New Year! New goals are being put into place, but that has no bareing on this months topic. :D I would like to share information about reproductive health. More specifically, Prostate and Uterine health. A lot of this information comes Sandra Ellis' book Dr. Mom's Healthy Living. Remember, a lot of problems can be avoided with correct diet.



Prostate Health:

This organ provides nutrients for the sperm, but can also cause difficulty when urinating if it becomes swollen.

Herbal Aids:

--Prospalmetto- two or more capsules a day to reduce swelling. Tones and strengthens as well (Saw Palmetto, Ginkgo Biloba, Mullien)[Known as: Prostate plus formula]

--Prospallate -two or more capsules a day to clear out sedimentation in the prostate. (cayenne, ginger, golden seal root, gravel root, juniper berries, marshmallow root, parsely root/herb, uva ursi leaves, ginseng)[Known as Male Urinary Tract Formula]



Uturine Health:

There are many possible problems that can be addressed here, but I will only cover cramps and vaginal infections since these two seem to be the most common.

Cramps-Herbal Aids: These two are to be taken with wheat germ oil. This is a must so the body can create needed hormones. (There are capsules with the oil in it so you don't have to drink it)

--NuFem [Known as Hormonal Changease formula] (golden seal root, blessed thistle, cayenne, cramp bark,false unicorn root, ginger, red raspberry leaves, squaw vine, and uva ursi) Cleans and rebuilds the female organs.

--Changese [Known as Pre-Natal formula] (black cohosh, sarsaparilla, ginseng, licorice, false unicorn, holy thistle{Blessed thistle}, and squaw vine) Supplies building blocks for the hormones.

--Red Raspberry tea: To help nourish and balance the system.

Vaginal Infection-Herbal Aids:

--Black Walnut: (infection caused by yeast) Put tincture on tampon and insert into vigina to kill the infection.

--Liquid Acidophilus (keep refridgerated) Apply to sanitary napkin and wear next to skin to relieve burning and itching.

--Bayberry tea: Drink three glasses a day or 1-2 Tablespoons every hour through out the day (bitter).

--Golden seal douche: Make a tea, use it as a douche.

--Bolus: 2 1/2 ounces cocoa butter

30-45 drops each of Tea Tree Oil and Oregano Oil

Soften cocoa butter (in sandwich bag) in hot water, add drops of oil, then flatten out. Use the edge of a credit card to make creases vertically and horizontally so the sections are about the size of the top section of your pinkie. Keep in refridgerator and freezer until ready for use. Insert vaginally at bedtime. (will want to wear a pad as not to soil clothing) *For expecting mothers: Suggested that this is used every night for two weeks before giving birth, can be used afterwards if tested positive for Strep F. (used at night, goldenseal douche in the morning to clear up the problem)


Wishing you all continual good health
Aeroia