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| laxing the uterus. I often mix the two tinctures together and use them as described above. |
| Remedy for Menstrual Cramps |
| 2 parts crampbark |
| 1 part black haw |
| 1 part raspberry leaf |
| 1 part catnip |
| 1/2 part ginger |
| This can be mixed as a tincture or a tea. If making a tea with the mix, use 2 tsp. herbal mix to 8 oz. of boiling water, steep 10 minutes and drink warm. If using the tincture, use 1/2 to 1 tsp. 3 to 4 times a day with a little warm water. |
| Relaxing Belly Oil |
| This oil may be rubbed over the pelvic area to relieve cramping, to decongest and to relax the area. Combine the following in a 4-ounce amber glass bottle: |
| 3 oz. castor oil |
| 10 drops each of rosemary, lavender and basil essential oils |
| 1/2 oz. cayenne oil |
| Shake well and apply to abdomen for cramps. Cover with a towel and a hot water bottle or heating pad. |
| Evening primrose oil contains large amounts of gammalinolenic acid (GLA) which will correct poor essential fatty acid metabolism and reduce breast tenderness by increasing anti-inflammatory prostaglandin production. Take 2,000 to 4,000 mg daily with meals. |
| Liver herbs. Using herbal medicines such as dandelion root, fenugreek seed, milk thistle and yellow dock to support the liver's job of breaking down hormones and processing waste products will help to |
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