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reproductive system
metrorrhagia
botanicals

primary herbs

Alchemilla vulgaris: anti-hemorrhagic, especially when used prophylactically; use in a menstrual balancing formula (Heron)
Chamaelirium luteum (Helonias): irregular menstrual cycles (Heron)
Vitex agnus castus: irregular menstrual cycles, normalizes hormones (Heron)

hormonal balance: ensure adequate estrogens with estrogen precursor herbs, as insufficient or unbalanced hormones may cause breakthrough bleeding. Balance the menstrual cycle with phytoestrogens in the first half of the cycle and phytoprogesterones in the second half.

phytoestrogens: phytoprogesterones:
Angelica sinensisDioscorea villosa
Arctium lappaLithospermum officinalis
Cimicifuga racemosaLithospermum ruderale
Glycyrrhiza glabraSmilax sarsaparilla
Humulus lupulusTanacetum vulgare
Medicago sativaVitex agnus castus
Vitex agnus castus

alteratives: Use with liver-cleansing herbs to facilitate metabolism of hormones
(Stansbury)
Arctium lappa: general alterative
Berberis aquifolium: hepatic tonic
Chelidonium majus (toxic): general alterative
Rumex crispus: general alterative
Taraxacum officinale: general alterative

see: menorrhagia


complementary herbs

formula: menstrual cycle tonic:

from end of menses to ovulation:
Vitex agnus castus, 2 dr.
Medicago sativa, 2 dr.
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 2 dr.
Taraxacum officinale, 2 dr.
Angelica sinensis, 2 dr.
Achillea millefolium, 2 dr.
Arctium lappa, 4 dr.
instructions: 60-120 drops three times daily

from ovulation to end of menses:
Vitex agnus castus, 2 dr.
Taraxacum officinale, 2 dr.
Achillea millefolium, 2 dr.
Arctium lappa, 2 dr.
Viburnum prunifolium, 2 dr.
Dioscorea villosa, 3 dr.
Smilax sarsaparilla, 3 dr.
instructions: 60-120 drops three times daily


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