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Discovering herbs: Agnus Castus

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:50:27 +0000

The common name of this pretty herb is Chaste Tree, harking back to the Crusaders’ belief that it would crush their wives’ libidos whilst they were off crusading. Whether it actually achieved this effect is doubtful as it is now recognised as boosting female fertility and easing menstrual symptoms.

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Discovering herbs: Dong Quai

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:20:42 +0000

Dong quai, also called Chinese Angelica, is a common remedy in both China and the United States. Chinese herbalists often call Dong quai women’s ginseng. It has been used for thousands of years for many medicinal purposes, especially as a tonic for a variety of female problems, and is second only to ginseng in popularity.

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Ask Marilyn – how long can I take agnus castus?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:50:34 +0000

Q: Please could you tell me if there’s a limit on the amount of time I should use Agnus castus for my irregular periods?

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Discovering herbs: Aloe Vera

Marilyn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:10:14 +0000

There are many claims made for the benefits of aloe vera, a succulent plant native to northern Africa. The plant has supporters all over the world and is a common sight on the shelves in health food stores. Aloe Vera has many properties including antibiotic, astringent, coagulating agent, pain inhibitor, cell growth stimulator and scar inhibitor. Numerous studies show that it is great for treating and curing skin conditions and delaying the onset of wrinkles. Research also suggests that it contains around 200 healing substances – including most vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein and amino acids – and that using aloe vera is a great way to boost your health and wellbeing.

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Discovering herbs: Oat straw

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:00:53 +0000

Oat straw also known as avena sativa or green oat is a pale green grass cultivated for its edible grain. The parts that are used are the seeds and the stem. It has been used for centuries in teas, tinctures and herbal medicines, and has shown promise in treating and preventing a wide variety of health conditions.

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Ask Marilyn – Star Question: are there any herbs can you take to get your periods back if you’ve been diagnosed with an early menopause?

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:20:26 +0000

Q: What is the best herbal product for a lady with low bone density who has been diagnosed with an early menopause at 42 years? She wants to try and get her periods back.

A: If there is no medical reason for the early menopause, it is well worth following a nutritional approach to try and get the periods back. A while back a lady of 40 came into the clinic because her periods had stopped suddenly and she was getting hot flushes. She had been to see her doctor and blood tests showed she was menopausal. I asked her what had been happening around the time that her periods ceased and she said that she had been made redundant and had also lost her father.

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Discovering herbs: Raspberry leaf

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:50:45 +0000

Raspberry bushes are native to North America but are cultivated in other countries including Canada. Although it is best known for its delicious red berries, raspberry leaves have a number of medical applications. They have been used in connection with the common cold, sore throats, diarrhea, irregular periods and pregnancy.

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Discovering herbs: Ginger

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:20:24 +0000

This hot and pungent root can be used fresh or dried and has been cultivated since ancient times. In Ayurvedic medicine, ginger is known as the ‘universal medicine’ and it’s not difficult to see why. The root and its essential oils have traditionally been used to calm the digestive system and treat rheumatic conditions, nausea and respiratory tract infections, and modern research can confirm many of these uses.

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Discovering herbs: Motherwort

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:50:50 +0000

Motherwort is a strong-smelling perennial herb with purple stems and pink-mauve to white flowers. It has also been used for centuries to regulate the menstrual cycle and to treat menopausal and menstrual complaints as well as conditions relating to child birth.

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Discovering herbs: Passion flower

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:20:33 +0000

Passion flower or Passiflora, is a vine known for its beautiful white flowers with purple, blue, or pink calyx crown blooms. The plant is native to North, Central, and South America. It was discovered by the West when Spanish explorers first ventured into Peru and came across the Aztec Indians, who were fond of using Passiflora as a sedative and analgesic.

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