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| 1 part ginger root |
| Use as a tincture. Take 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day for several months. |
| Lavender and Yarrow Flower Sitz Bath |
| Make a strong infusion of lavender and yarrow flowers in equal amounts. Use 3 Tbsp. flower mix to 1 quart water. Steep 10 to 15 minutes and strain into a shallow-filled bath tub. Sit with only the pelvis covered with water for 20 minutes several times a week. Rinse pelvic area with cold water before drying. |
| Castor Oil Packs |
| A pack can be placed over the uterine area for an hour several times a week. The castor oil helps to decongest the pelvic cavity and improve circulation of lymph and blood. Do not use the castor oil pack while menstruating. See page 79 for instructions. |
| Formula for Heavy Bleeding |
| Mix the following herbal tincture: |
| 1 part yarrow leaves |
| 1 part geranium root |
| 1 part lady's mantle |
| 2 parts shepherd's purse |
| Use 1/2 to 1 tsp. 3 to 4 times a day during the heavy days of the cycle. |
| Endometroisis |
| Endometriosis is a painful chronic disease in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus in the pelvic cavity. The ovaries, utero-sacral ligaments and |
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