Guest guest Posted February 13, 2001 Report Share Posted February 13, 2001 In a message dated 2/13/01 1:18:58 AM Alaskan Standard Time, writes: > > I hope that someone can help me: > I was sending reiki to a friend with a breast lump a couple of days ago and > I " got " that she should try Dong quai (Angelica root). All I know is that > my mother-in-law prepares it as a soup for " cleaning out " after > menstration. > Any other information as to its benefits and/or preparation would be > gratefully recieved. > Ninox Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) has many benefits for gynecological complaints..menstrual cramps, irregularity, delayed flow, painful or difficult flow, weakness, promotes blood circulation - I find Dong Quai is usually used in combination with other " female " herbs... (I like, Dong Quai, Wild Yam, Black Cohosh, Chaste Tree berry (Vitex), Licorice root, Damiana...) The herbs, when working together can have a much more " balancing " effect on the hormonal system, thus keeping estrogen and progesterone production essentially balanced...there are so many contributors to excess estrogen in the body ...from a sluggish liver not being able to break down the excess, to the many additional sources..i.e.: foods that have hormones added to them such as commercial meat, milk, eggs and dairy products - birth control pills with high levels of estrogen, environmental toxins that mimic the actions of estrogen (the largest source is pesticides), chronic constipation, which interferes with the body's ability to eliminate estrogen properly; estrogen then builds up in the colon and can be reabsorbed by the body - synthetic estrogen supplements as part of a hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. So you see finding a balance is the main goal, here...whether it's lumps, fibroids, growths, etc. There is much that can be done...so in answer to your question, Yes, Dong Quai is a wonderful herb...I just find it can work more effectively with some help...(don't we all!) Hope this helps! Katy Master Herbalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 Dorothy, Were you taking the flaxseed oil with a sulferated protien? Lorenzo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.386 / Virus Database: 218 - Release 9/9/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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