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tx
reproductive system
delayed parturition
botanicals
primary herbs
Aralia racemosa: sipping a root infusion is useful in relaxing a hard cervix (Weed, p. 66)
Asarum canadense: increases energy to help with prolonged labor; do not use too close to delivery since increased circulation may cause hemorrhage (Weed, pp. 66-67)
Caulophyllum thalictroides (toxic): 10 drops tincture under the tongue can soften the cervix in 3-4 hours, continue until cervix is fully ripe; internally as an enema to begin labor or 10-20 drops of tincture to promote a stalled labor. (Weed, pp. 59-60, 65)
Cimicifuga racemosa: to establish regular contractions: 5-10 drops in warm water; repeat hourly for 3-4 hours. If no effect seen after 4 hours, increase to one dropperful an hour for 4 more hours to initiate strong contractions. (Weed, p. 61)
Gossypium herbaceum (toxic): strengthens contractions when labor is erratic or woman tires (Weed, p. 64)
Lobelia inflata (toxic): powerful antispasmodic, vaginal, cervical or perineal rigidity. Use 30-60 drops tincture in water and repeat every 30 minutes, as effects are transitory. Labor is not likely to occur while using Lobelia as uterus will be relaxed, however cervix may ripen allowing labor to occur in near future. (Weed, p. 66; Stansbury)
Oenothera biennis: 3 cap. of oil per day for 1 week may soften the cervix
(Weed, p. 59)
Ricinus communis (oil): gently massage into belly, castor oil can stimulate uterus. Several oz. in orange juice may be drunk and followed by a hot shower. Rest, then repeat twice more. The peristaltic action of smooth muscles is stimulated and labor may follow 3-5 hours after last dose (Weed, p. 60)
Senecio aureus (toxic): 10-15 drops tincture in water every 30 minutes for several hours can speed a slowly progressing or halted labor (Weed, p. 64)
Trillium spp. (toxic): roots of the white flowered spp. can both initiate and strengthen contractions. quarter-half tsp. tincture twice, 30 minutes apart. Be aware that salivation and watery eyes are possible side-effects (Weed, p. 64)
complementary herbs
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