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| 1/2 cup every hour until symptoms subside. The herbs can also be taken as a tincture, 4 to 6 times a day, 30 to 60 drops each time. |
| A safe and effective tea that can achieve dramatic results in balancing female hormonal swings if used regularly is this mixture formulated by California herbalist Diana DeLuca: |
| Diana Deluca's Hormone Balancing Formula |
Vitex berries, crushed | 3 parts
Ginger root | 1 part
Dandelion root | 1 part
Licorice root | 1 part
Red raspberry leaf | 1 part
| Make a decoction from this mixture (see page 72) and drink daily. |
| In European herbalism, vitex and St. John's wort are used extensively for easing the symptomatic discomfort that may accompany the menopausal transition. St. John's wort has a role in lessening any depression that might occur. Both herbs will combine well with feverfew to gradually alleviate menopausal symptoms. 17 |
| Menopausal Formula |
Vitex
St. John's wort
| Mix equal parts of these tinctures. Take 1/2 tsp. of the combination 3 times a day. |
| If headaches occur frequently during menopause, along with other typical symptoms, try a tea blend of equal parts of St. John's wort, balm, skullcap and passionflower. |
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