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tx
reproductive system
spontaneous abortion/miscarriage
botanicals

primary herbs

Chamaelirium luteum (Helonias): reproductive tonic, stimulates depressed uterine and ovarian function; prevents threatened abortion and is best begun before conception and continued through the 1st trimester in those with a history of miscarriage. Specifically indicated for sense of fullness and distension in the uterus (Priest and Priest, pp. 104-105; Weed, p. 27; Felter, p. 404; Mitchell, p. 78)
Dioscorea villosa: contains phytosterols to maintain a pregnancy when a woman's hormones are inadequate. 2-4 oz. of decocted root every 30 min. useful when a crisis threatens, effect noted with several doses (Weed, pp. 27-28)
Lobelia inflata (toxic): powerful anti-spasmodic for muscular rigidity and
uterine contractions; a dose of 60 drops can relax the uterus (Felter, pp. 455, 460)
Mitchella repens: diminishes nervous irritation and helps prevent miscarriage in those with previous history (Felter, p. 480)
Viburnum opulus: for expulsive, spastic uterine pains radiating to back and thighs (Felter, p. 694)
Viburnum prunifolium: for uterine debility, spasms, threatened abortion; sedates uterus and halts contractions (Felter, pp. 694-699; Weed, pp. 27, 150; Priest and Priest, pp. 106-107)


complementary herbs

formula: miscarriage prevention:
Viburnum spp., dried, 1 tbsp.
Rubus idaeus, dried, 3 tbsp.
and tincture of:
Chamaelirium luteum (Helonias), 10 drops
Dioscorea villosa, 10 drops
Lobelia inflata (toxic), 10 drops
Infuse the dried herbs, strain and add the first 2 tinctures to 1 cup tea and drink. If contractions continue repeat dosage and add 60 drops Lobelia. Repeat every three hours if needed. (Weed, p. 150)

formula: miscarriage prevention:
Dioscorea villosa, 1 oz.
Mitchella repens, 1 oz.
Helonias dioica, 1 oz.
Viburnum prunifolium, half oz.
Decoct herbs 20 minutes in a quart of water. Strain, drink 1 cup every 4 hours until symptoms abate. (Parvati-Baker from Weed, p. xii)

formula: uterine tonic:
Mitchella repens, 2 parts
Frasera canadensis, 3 parts
Aletris farinosa, 2 parts
Hydrastis canadensis, 1 part
Decoct 15 min. in water. Use three times daily between meals (Sherman)


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