DONG QUAI

DONG QUAI

Uses? Menopausal symptoms Premenstrual tension Tonic for the liver Menstrual cramps Hot flashes Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effect? Skin becomes extra sensitive Greater risk for sunburn Skin…

BLACK COHOSH

BLACK COHOSH

Uses? Menopausal symptoms Premenstrual tension Menstrual cramps Vaginal dryness Mood changes Headaches Night sweats Hot flushes Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People with breast cancer or uterine cancer Pregnant and nursing women People with liver disease Children under 18 Endometriosis How long? No more than six months at a time Side effect? Stomach upset Headaches…

AGNUS CASTUS

AGNUS CASTUS

Uses? Premenstrual symptoms (PMS) Heavy or frequent menstruation Menstrual cramps Breast tenderness Mood swings Irritability Infertility Bloating Who? Woman experiencing premenstrual symptoms (PMS) Who can’t? People under 18 years old Pregnant and nursing women People under any type of medication How long?  No immediate results Best results: to be taken for up to 3 months…