Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Tanya, Cara, et al I recommend 2-4 ml Vitex agnus-castus (a relative of man jing zi) in a 1:5 tincture ( I make my own but I generally recommend Herb Pharm as a brand) taken before breakfast each day. This herb significantly inhibits basal and TRH-stimulated prolactin secretion. Thomas P.S. Here is an abridged version of my (CM) monograph on the plant: Vitex Vitex agnus-castus Verbenaceae Fructus Vitex Agni-Casti Common name: Chaste Tree Berry Qi and Flavor: acrid, bitter, neutral Channels entered: liver, heart Actions: regulates hormonal balance Functions & Indications: Courses the liver and rectifies qi for binding depression of liver qi affecting the ren mai and chong mai with symptoms of menstrual pain, menstrual block, premenstrual swelling of the breast, menstrual irregularities, ovulatory pain and other premenstrual problems. Also for other patterns associated with binding depression of the liver when the stagnation has affected other organ systems either by impediment of qi or by the transference of heat from the liver due to long-term liver depression. An example of such a pattern and condition that can be treated in this way is heat in the stomach and lung, due to liver depression, causing acne. Moves qi and frees the network vessels to free milk and promote lactation. For lactation stoppage or decrease due to qi stagnation with distention and fullness of the breasts, thin tongue fur, and a string-like pulse. Cautions: Vitex is not for use in post menopausal women. Dosage and Preparation: 3-9g in decoction; 2-4ml tincture; 1-3ml fluid extract; 0.5-2g powdered extract. Good quality is whole, gray-black and aromatic. wrote: There are 25 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: DX " " 2. Re: fun with hormones - and measurements! Cara Frank 3. Re: toenail fungus Cara Frank 4. Re: toenail fungus limon1111 5. RE: Fwd: Codex Alimentarius: Big Pharma's Attempt to Subjugate Planet Earth... " mike Bowser " 6. Re: common ground redux " mike Bowser " 7. RE: acu board " mike Bowser " 8. SV: toenail fungus " Are Thoresen " 9. Re: DX " mike Bowser " 10. Re: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 11. RE: Fwd: Say No on SB233(Figueroa) " mike Bowser " 12. Re: fun with hormones Cara Frank 13. Re: acu board " mike Bowser " 14. History repeats itself Anton Borja 15. RE: Fwd: Say No on SB233(Figueroa) " mike Bowser " 16. Re: common ground redux " mike Bowser " 17. Re: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 18. Re: DX " jreidomd " 19. Re: toenail fungus " Eduard Mizun " 20. Re: Chinese Herbs and Birth Control Pills 21. Chinese Herbs and Birth Control Pill " dallasacupuncture " 22. fun with hormones 23. Re: Granules - follow-up re: dosages " turiyahill " 24. RE: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 25. Re: History repeats itself " " ______________________ ______________________ Message: 1 Thu, 12 May 2005 10:22:57 -0700 " " Re: DX By the way, have we forgotten that the Department of Consumer Affairs already provided a legal opinion that LAcs are authorized to diagnose disease? Why then so many people on this list are willing and eager to accept a much more restrictive interpretation? Oakland, CA 94609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Thanks Thomas. Would you give this in combination with other herbal treatment or just use it on its own? Tanya wrote: Tanya, Cara, et al I recommend 2-4 ml Vitex agnus-castus (a relative of man jing zi) in a 1:5 tincture ( I make my own but I generally recommend Herb Pharm as a brand) taken before breakfast each day. This herb significantly inhibits basal and TRH-stimulated prolactin secretion. Thomas P.S. Here is an abridged version of my (CM) monograph on the plant: Vitex Vitex agnus-castus Verbenaceae Fructus Vitex Agni-Casti Common name: Chaste Tree Berry Qi and Flavor: acrid, bitter, neutral Channels entered: liver, heart Actions: regulates hormonal balance Functions & Indications: Courses the liver and rectifies qi for binding depression of liver qi affecting the ren mai and chong mai with symptoms of menstrual pain, menstrual block, premenstrual swelling of the breast, menstrual irregularities, ovulatory pain and other premenstrual problems. Also for other patterns associated with binding depression of the liver when the stagnation has affected other organ systems either by impediment of qi or by the transference of heat from the liver due to long-term liver depression. An example of such a pattern and condition that can be treated in this way is heat in the stomach and lung, due to liver depression, causing acne. Moves qi and frees the network vessels to free milk and promote lactation. For lactation stoppage or decrease due to qi stagnation with distention and fullness of the breasts, thin tongue fur, and a string-like pulse. Cautions: Vitex is not for use in post menopausal women. Dosage and Preparation: 3-9g in decoction; 2-4ml tincture; 1-3ml fluid extract; 0.5-2g powdered extract. Good quality is whole, gray-black and aromatic. wrote: There are 25 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: DX " " 2. Re: fun with hormones - and measurements! Cara Frank 3. Re: toenail fungus Cara Frank 4. Re: toenail fungus limon1111 5. RE: Fwd: Codex Alimentarius: Big Pharma's Attempt to Subjugate Planet Earth... " mike Bowser " 6. Re: common ground redux " mike Bowser " 7. RE: acu board " mike Bowser " 8. SV: toenail fungus " Are Thoresen " 9. Re: DX " mike Bowser " 10. Re: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 11. RE: Fwd: Say No on SB233(Figueroa) " mike Bowser " 12. Re: fun with hormones Cara Frank 13. Re: acu board " mike Bowser " 14. History repeats itself Anton Borja 15. RE: Fwd: Say No on SB233(Figueroa) " mike Bowser " 16. Re: common ground redux " mike Bowser " 17. Re: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 18. Re: DX " jreidomd " 19. Re: toenail fungus " Eduard Mizun " 20. Re: Chinese Herbs and Birth Control Pills 21. Chinese Herbs and Birth Control Pill " dallasacupuncture " 22. fun with hormones 23. Re: Granules - follow-up re: dosages " turiyahill " 24. RE: maybe not so dumb after all " mike Bowser " 25. Re: History repeats itself " " ______________________ ______________________ Message: 1 Thu, 12 May 2005 10:22:57 -0700 " " Re: DX By the way, have we forgotten that the Department of Consumer Affairs already provided a legal opinion that LAcs are authorized to diagnose disease? Why then so many people on this list are willing and eager to accept a much more restrictive interpretation? Oakland, CA 94609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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