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See book keywords and concepts |  SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT GOAL
• Irregular or absent periods
• Heavy or light periods
• Abdominal pain
Treatment of menstrual disorders depends on the type and cause of the condition.
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Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Turkey corn is used for digestive disorders, urinary tract diseases, menstrual disorders, and skin rashes.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. Bicuculline is a centrally-acting, spasmogenic antagonist of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Poisonings are therefore conceivable with intakes of higher dosages, but nevertheless have not been observed.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The drug is available as a liquid extract. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  A recent review of research found that the most frequent adverse events reported were headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, menstrual disorders, acne, itching, and rash, and no known drug interactions were reported.77
Chaste Tree (Vitex Agnus Castus)
40 drops liquid or extract per day or
Capsules of standardized extract: 175 mg per day
Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba). We don't normally think of ginkgo for PMS. But when you consider that some PMS symptoms have to do with congestion, it makes sense that it might be useful. | | Since at least the time of the Greeks, chaste tree has been used for the full scope of menstrual disorders: heavy menses, lack of ovulation, frequent and infrequent menses, irregular menses, and a complete lack of menses. Chaste tree has been repeatedly studied in Germany. Although the fruit was used traditionally, it is the seeds that are mainly used for medicine in Europe and in this country. Consequently, most of the testing has been done on the seeds. Chaste tree acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. It increases LH production and mildly inhibits the release of FSH. | | In a separate study, 126 women with menstrual disorders took 15 drops of a chaste tree liquid extract three times daily over several menstrual cycles.13 In 33 women who had frequent menses (polymenorrhea), the duration between periods lengthened from an average of 20.1 days to 26.3 days. In 58 patients with excessive bleeding (menorrhagia), the number of heavy bleeding days was decreased.
As mentioned earlier, chaste tree has an ability to inhibit prolactin production. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts | | However, no two women are alike, and there can be great variation among cycles in different women. menstrual disorders include absent periods, irregular and light periods, and heavy periods.
Amenorrhea (absent periods) can happen for a number of reasons. The most common include pregnancy, early menopause, extreme weight loss or gain, taking a contraceptive pill, recreational drug abuse, stress, hormonal imbalances, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Oligomenorrhea, or irregular or light periods, occurs when your period begins every 35 days. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  In terms of the nutritional therapies for menstrual disorders, it is essentially the same as for many other disorders, which is to avoid processed foods that strip your body of vitamins and minerals and consume more of a plant-based diet, high in superfoods, and supplement with high-density nutritional supplements on a regular basis.
It's also worth noting that menstrual disorders are typically worsened by excitotoxins such as MSG, and they may often be helped by the external use of progesterone creams. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Unproven Uses: Sweet Woodruff is used as a treatment for nervous agitation, sleeplessness, nervous menstrual disorders, congested liver, jaundice, hemorrhoids, circulation disorders, and venous conditions.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
The freshly harvested plant contains melilotoside as a glycoside precursor of coumarin. In the process of dehydration, coumarin is released (content up to 1% coumarin in freshly dried drug). Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. | | Unproven Uses: Cornflowers and their preparations are used internally for fever, constipation, leucorrhea, and menstrual disorders. Externally, Cornflowers are used in preparation of eye washes for eye inflammation and conjunctivitis, and for eczema of the scalp. precautions and adverse reactions
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. The drug possesses a weak sensitization potential. dosage
Mode of Administration: Cornflower is rarely used today. Occasionally, it is used as an inactive ingredient in tea mixtures. | | Unproven Uses: The drug has been used for rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and liver disorders, but is rarely used today. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. dosage
No information is available.* literature
Hegnauer R, Chemotaxonomie der Pflanzen, Bde 1-11, Birkhauser Verlag Basel, Boston, Berlin 1962-1997.
Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag Berlin. Heidelberg, New York, 1969. | | In Russian folk medicine, the drug is used for dehydration, cramps, fever and menstrual disorders, but efficacy is unproven.
Homeopathic Uses: Preparations of Adonis vernalis are used for cardiac insufficiency.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Adonis is contraindicated in conjunction with digitalis glycoside therapy and also in potassium deficiency.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
General: Despite the strong efficacy of the drug's cardioactive steroid gylcosides in parenteral application, serious poisoning in the course of per oral administration is hardly to be expected due to the low resorption rate. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Since at least the time of the Greeks, chaste tree has been used for the full scope of menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea. Chaste tree acts on the hypothalamus and pituitary glands by increasing LH production and mildly inhibiring the release of FSH. The result is a shift in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, in favor of progesterone.13 Chaste tree stimulates ovulation, which in turn produces progesterone. Thus, chaste tree indirectly raises progesterone levels,14 an effective treatment for some cases of amenorrhea. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Cornflowers and their preparations are used for fever, menstrual disorders, vaginal Candida, as a laxative, tonic, bitter, also as a diuretic and an expectorant, as well as a stimulant for liver and gall bladder function, also used in the preparation of eye washes for eye inflammation and conjunctivitis, eczema of the scalp, and coughs.
Efficacy in the claimed applications is not documented.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Minimal, reversible side effects have included itching, occasional rash, nausea, headache, gastrointestinal disturbance, menstrual disorders, acne, and possibly a lowered libido.16
Note: Aucubin and agnuside are different marker compounds found in chaste tree, used to standardize the product to assure an effective dose.
Chaste Tree
30-60 drops liquid extract or 215 mg .6% aucubin standardized extract or 175 mg .75% agnuside standardized extract per day
Ginger {Zingiber Officinale). |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Indians use the drug for rectal bleeding; the Chinese for menstrual disorders. The watery extract is used externally to improve the healing of wounds.
Efficacy has not been proven to date.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The drug is not available as a ready made medicinal preparation; only as a tea, watery extract or as a vegetable. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Preparations of rue herb and/or leaves are used for menstrual disorders, as an effective uterine remedy and as an abortive agent. In folk medicine, Rue is used for menstrual complaints, as a contraceptive and as an abortive agent. The herb is also used for inflammation of the skin, oral and pharyngeal cavities, ear ache, toothache, for feverish infectious diseases, for cramps, as an obstetric remedy, hepatitis, dyspepsia, diarrhea and intestinal worm infestations. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
The herb is used externally for the treatment of wounds and internally for abdominal pain, cramps, dizziness, fever, gout, and menstrual disorders.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: As an extract or poultice for external application.
LITERATURE
Barberan FAT, (1986) Fitoterapia 57(2):67. Kooiman P, (1972) Acta Bot Neerl. 21(4):417. Miller FM, Chow LM (1954) J Am Chem Soc 76:1353. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Other Names: Bleeding Heart, Corydalis, Dutchman's Breeches, Squirrel Corn, Staggerweed actions and pharmacology
COMPOUNDS
Isoquinoline alkaloids: including bicuculline, corlumine, pro-topine, cryptopine, cularine
EFFECTS
Diuretic and tonic indications and usage
Unproven Uses: Turkey corn is used for digestive disorders, urinary tract diseases, menstrual disorders, and skin rashes. It was formerly used for syphilis. precautions and adverse reactions
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. | | Indian Medicine: Among uses in Indian medicine are menstrual disorders, stomach complaints, wounds, ulcers and inflammations of the skin and mouth. contraindications
Pregnancy: Not to be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not to be used while breastfeeding. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Myrrh has been reported to be nonirritaring, nonsen-sitizing, and nonphototoxic to human and animal skins. |
Marshall Editions
See book keywords and concepts | | Dilation and curettage, which involves the scraping of the lining of the uterus, endometrial ablation, which destroys the layer of cells that lines the uterus, and a hysterectomy, where the uterus is removed, are among the surgical treatments that can be used to correct menstrual disorders.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Herbs: The herbs listed in the formulas below are available from Chinese pharmacies or online. To prepare a formula, place the ingredients in a ceramic pot and add 3 cups of water. Bring the mixture to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. | | For women with menstrual disorders who want to become pregnant, antiprostaglandins (which relieve discomfort and make flow lighter) and hormones like GnRH (which stimulates the secretion of sex steroids) and hMG can be used.
To regulate bleeding: Progesterone agents can be used for 12 days to induce bleeding, which occurs when the progesterone is discontinued. Depo Provera is an intramuscular shot that can be given every three months to regulate bleeding. | | CO i—
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^^P^^^ Treatment involves first ruling out serious causes of menstrual disorders. ^0 These include abnormalities of the uterus such as fibroids (see p. 734) and polyps, both of which would generally be treated surgically. Certain sexually Vy transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, can also cause abnormal bleeding, 'I" as can intra-uterine contraceptive devices. Some types of cancer, as well as disorders of the urinary system and rectum, can cause spotting, and these will need to be ruled out. | | Balancing hormones: If menstrual disorders are linked to a hormone imbalance, current medical treatment involves progesterone, which is given either as a shot or as a daily oral dose for 15 days. Taking one oral contraceptive pill four times a day for five days, followed by a one tablet of a low dose of estrogen once a day for 21 days, usually relieves heavy bleeding. Following this, oral contraceptive pills are used to establish a normal menstrual cycle. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
The drug has been used for rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and liver disorders, but is rarely used today.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
No information is available.
LITERATURE
Hegnauer R, Chemotaxonomie der Pflanzen, Bde 1-11, Birkhauser Verlag Basel, Boston, Berlin 1962-1997.
Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
See book keywords and concepts |  But at least now if you or your children suffer from tonsillitis, sinusitis, ear infections, bronchitis, menstrual disorders, or post-nasal drips you know what you need to do; get rid of the dairy for at least three to six weeks, then only occasionally eat it. You will have to see what your body can handle. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts | | But that depends entirely on the underlying cause of your menstrual disorders, which can be quite complex. So as with everything else in this book, I would not dive into any kind of treatment without the guidance of a qualified, natural health practitioner who can diagnose exactly what's going on and work with your particular biological needs to overcome these problems.
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by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Furthermore, in Ayurvedic medicine, saffron has been used for thousands of years in herbal formulations, including medicines to treat menstrual disorders, impotence, headaches, urinary and digestive problems, depression, and overall lack of vitality.
Treasured by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who called the spice krokos and karkom, respectively, saffron appears in the writings of Homer, who has both Zeus and Jupiter lie down on beds of saffron to increase their amorous intentions. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts | | Chris Kilham")
Menstrual cramps and disorders / PMS
As menstrual disorders can have many complex causes, I not only recommend major dietary changes that would boost the vitamin, nutritional, and phytonutrient content of your food, I also strongly recommend visiting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for any kind of menstrual or hormonal disorders.
Be sure to note a few things before you visit them, however. Note when the menstrual pain occurs: Is it before the period, during the period or after the period? Is the pain sharp, or is it dull and achy? |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin E is essential for healthy reproductive system; for male potency against sterility, prostate infection; female fertility, may cause a short-term rise in the sex drive; for female disorganized metabolism, menstrual disorders, menstrual cramps, sore nipples, atrophic senile vagina, breast cysts (with 600 units Vitamin E for six weeks), fibrocystic breast disease, cystic fibrosis; habitual abortion, recovery from abortion; miscarriages, premature birth from hemolytic anemia, lactation, still births, and menopause (75 to 150 units Vitamin E), headaches and hot flashes, prolongs maturity. |
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