Re: Deenalirose: herbs for female support

38976, Thank you soooooooooo much for that awesome post!! I copied alot of the info down in my herb tablet so I can keep reference --and now am planning on picking up some Stinging Nettle Tea tomorrow- thanks to your post. (Altiva brand sells it)

One of the things a nutritionist told my sister for the Depression and PMS involved with menstruation (and I guess menopause also)-- is to also take Oil of Evening Primrose oil capsules before your period week. To extend my jar of capsules I take 1-2 weeks before my period and have noticed I am not as irritable or depressed from the hormone fluctuations as I normally would be. I later found that Oil of Evening Primrose and other essential oils (like Flax Seed, etc) are effective in people suffering from Bipolar condition. PMS irritablity is alot like Bipolar as both are involving changes in brain chemicals in some way.

I keep the Oil of Evening Primrose jar in the fridge to keep fresh.


My sister , unfortunately, puts 100% of her faith in her medical doctor these days-- who has had her on birthcontrol pills since her 20's to "regulate" her very heavy periods. Because of this, this year at 42 years old, she is now beginning to get Cystic fibroids and polyps, that she will have to keep having removed on a continuous basis. Her doctor says that this is caused by the birth control pills he has her taking and that it is perfectly "normal". Give me a break!!!! She could be taking these herbs and never have to be forced on birthcontrol in the first place!! Sadly, she is afraid to "rebel" and take herbs -- because most people like my sister and her doctor feel herbs under the supervision of a nutritionist are as bad as taking Cyanide poisoning. I found through my own use with many herbs that this is a false notion-- in fact, herbs have helped me through a bronchial infection two weeks ago where I didnt even need an Antibiotic or anything over the counter to get better!

I know that my sister will never listen, and one day she will probably die from cervical cancer, breast or some other cancer from the constant birth control pill dosages she continues to take. I will grow old without a sister. I am prepared for this spiritually and mentally- and I hope the time comes that I will also be able to deal with it emotionally. I hope others reading these posts will think outside of the box (unlike my sister) and realize that under the right knowledge and supervision, they don't need hormone replacement therapy or drug birth control pills, Depo Provera, etc. - The Creator placed these herbs in the most non-toxic unadulterated form for us, but instead medical mankind wishes to go their own way and make simulated toxic mutation versions with cancerous side effects.

Thanks again for that post-- I didnt realize that some of the herbs can actually increase bleeding. That's not a good thing if you have heavy periods!

God Bless
Boldy