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| 1 part burdock root |
| 1 part red root |
| 2 parts cleavers |
| Take 1/2 to 1 tsp. 3 times a day for several weeks. |
| Castor oil packs. A pack can be placed over the ovary area for an hour several times a week. The castor oil helps to decongest the pelvic cavity, improve circulation of lymph and blood and aid immune function. Do not use the castor oil pack while menstruating. See page 79 for instructions. |
| Uterine Fibroids |
| The uterine fibroid is a benign tumor which grows either in the uterus or on the outside wall of the uterus. It is an overgrowth of the smooth muscle of the uterus. Although benign in 99.99 percent of the cases, a uterine fibroid can often cause considerable discomfort and irregular or heavy periods. At times, the bleeding may be so heavy that the woman suffers from anemia and may even need a blood transfusion. This level of severity is quite unusual, however. The woman may experience a feeling of heaviness in her pelvic area. |
| Ultrasound is often used to diagnose the problem. |
| Conventional Medical Treatments |
| These treatments usually consist of trying to keep on top of the symptoms. Thus, the doctor might prescribe iron for anemia, painkillers for pain and perhaps hormones to try to shrink the size of the fibroids. This last approach might even be used prior |
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