Categories: Zakiyyah MaaKheper-Ast,
HERBS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
The herbs I use for pregnancy are the same herbs that have been used by midwives for centuries. One area of great benefit is their high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and other constituents that provide an excellent source of concentrated nutrition. Taking herbs for various WOMEN’S LIFE CYCLES can bring comfort and ease of pregnancy and labor, and pre- and post-menopause. Red raspberry is a specific herb for the entire reproductive system, regardless of age (after the initial onset of the menses).
BLACK HAW is an antispasmodic, a uterine tonic (prevents miscarriage), a nervine and antidysentery herb. We use the stem and root bark medicinally. Though not very well known, black haw is excellent when used for painful menses and many other gynecological disorders. It helps ease menopausal symptoms, treats excessive bleeding, prolapsed uterus, and morning sickness.
Because of its strong antispasmodic properties, combined with other herbs, it helps alleviate asthma, palpitations, heart disease and mood swings.
Black haw can be taken in capsules, as a tincture or tea (decoction): add two teaspoons of the dried bark to one and a half cups of boiling water, covered, and let boil for fifteen minutes; then let steep for another twenty minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey, and once cool, drink tea three times daily for severe conditions; or one dropper-full of the tincture three times daily.
HERBS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY: tansy, pennyroyal, rue, angelica.
MAKE NATURE’S MEDICINE YOUR OWN
This information is to help balance your body’s natural healing energies, and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or cure. Email: theherbalist1750@gmail.com; phone: 347-407-4312; blog: www.herbsarenaturesmedicine.blogspot.com.
