FOR WOMEN

Black Cohosh – natural estrogen Blessed Thistle, Raspberry Leaf – nursing Bowel Cleanse  – bowel cleansing Cell Salts, Bladderwrack, Dulse, THY – thyroid and mineral source Chaste Berry – fibroid tumors, endometriosis Chi Formula, ENER-2 – energy Cornsilk Formula – cystitis Damiana – diminished interest in sex Dong Quai Formula – hormone balance FEM-L – cleanser for the uterus ( herbal D&C) Flower Essence-R – depression KND-L – yeast Licorice Root – adrenal support, helps eliminate excessive facial and body hair LYM – fibroid cysts NRV – nerves, depression, PMS PM – PMS Red Raspberry Leaf, Blue Cohosh – labor and deliver Red Raspberry Leaf, PNC – morning sickness Rice Bran, Nutritional Yeast, GP Formula – Folic acid source Saffron – adrenal support Shepherd’s Purse – helps to stop uterine hemorrhage Skunk Cabbage, NRV, Valerian Root – extreme nervousness Tree Peony – bleeding under skin with use of estrogen replacement Turmeric – reduces uterine fibroids, menstrual cramps, anemia due to heavy menstrual period or blood loss after childbirth Turkey Rhubarb – strengthens gall bladder & prevents stones {medical studies have stated that birth control pills cause the formation of cholesterol that causes gall stones} Usnea – trichomonas, leukorrhea (white vaginal discharge) Wheat Germ, LYM – breast tenderness Caution: - Dong Quai should not be taken if endometriosis is present.

PREGNANCY AND WHILE NURSING {herbs that can be used}

Depression – Skunk Cabbage Nausea – Red Raspberry Leaf, Spearmint Leaf, Peppermint Leaf (not oil), Ginger, PMT, G, Peach Leaf (take in small amounts as it can have laxative effect) Nerves – Chamomile, Valerian Root, NRV Sleep – SR, Cell Salts, MEL-L Heart – HR Kidney, Fluid Retention – KD-B, KA, Buchu Pain – PA-H, L&B Female Support – PNC To Prevent Miscarriage – Crampbark Formula, PNC Thyroid – Dulse, THY, Cell Salts (a lack of iodine in mother’s system can cause Down’s Syndrome) Stomach – STM, Dandelion Root Digestion – Digestive enzymes, DI-2-TM Cough, Congestion – YS Formula Infection – Echinacea (take 2 weeks, then off 1 week), Colloidal Silver To Build Mother’s Milk – Blessed Thistle, Red Rasberry Leaf Weaning – Sage or Parsley will assist drying up milk production

DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY OR NURSING

Alfalfa, in high amounts as it can stimulate hormones Aloe Vera, Whole Leaf – use externally only Black Cohosh, or any herb that has hormone effect Chestnut Leaf Coltsfoot Dandelion Root (while nursing) Dong Quai Gentian Golden Seal Harsh laxative type herbs Mathake Milkweed, internally MN-2-L Myrrh Parsley, in nursing mothers will dry up milk Pennyroyal Safflower Sage, in nursing mothers will dry up milk Saffron, or any herb that has hormone effect Schizandra Berry Shatavari Shepherd’s Purse Suma – use with caution Tansy Thuja Turkey Rhubarb Vitamin A in high amounts, as it can cause birth defects Caution: - This is not an exhausted list ! Please check with health practitioner before taking any herb or nutritional supplement when pregnant or nursing.

Herbal, Nutritional Supplements