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Herbology for midwives
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Graduate
01/10/2008

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Angelica
Definition
Most popular herb used by midwives for retained placenta
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Arnica
Definition
Used externally or homeopathically for bruises, achy muscles, and pain
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Black Cohosh
Definition
Promotes regular contractions and is a uterine and cervix relaxant; high in estrogenic precursors
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Blue Cohosh
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Common uterine stimulant used for prolonged or delayed labor
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Blessed Thistle
Definition
Increases and enriches mother's milk, is a liver tonic and digestive aid
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Calendula
Definition
Often used in liniments, salves and ointments for skin and tissue healing
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Catnip
Definition
Used for stomach ache and fever, especially for children; calms preterm labor
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Cayenne
Definition
A stimulant, gook for shock, sore throats and bleeding, high in Vitamin C
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Chickweed
Definition
Relieves itching, dissolves plaque in vessels and fatty tumors
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Crampbark
Definition
Uterine relaxant often used for preterm labor and afterbirth pains
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Comfrey
Definition
Cell proliferent; heals sprains, wounds, broken bones
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Dandelion
Definition
Liver tonic, blood purifier and builder, leaves are a safe diuretic, nutritive
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Ginger
Definition
Used for nausea, digestive problems, colds; is a warming stimulant
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Lemon Balm
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Mild, pleasant tea effective for calming, headache allergies, depression and insommnia
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Motherwort
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Used for delayed menstruation, cramps, PMS, heart tonic, facilitates childbirth
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Nettles
Definition
High in iron, calcium and other nutrients, in pregnancy tea, galactogogue kidney tonic
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Pennyroyal
Definition
Facilitates labor and alliviates menstrual cramps and tension; oil is toxic
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Red Raspberry
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Prime female organ and pregnancy tonic, morning sickness, afterbirth recovery, stomach problems
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Shepherd's Purse
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Used for childbirth hemorrhage and nosebleeds; must be made from fresh herbs
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Squaw Vine
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Pregnancy tonic of North America that tones and nourishes the uterus, balances hormones, aids infertility
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Uva Ursi
Definition
Urinary tract antiseptic, used for cystitis
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Yarrow
Definition
Stops bleeding and inflammation; flower also used for fever, colds and flu
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Vitex
Definition
Stimulates pituitary, regulates hormones, galactogogue, PMS, infertility, birth, menopause
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Yellow Dock
Definition
Blood cleanser and builder, lymph cleanser, good for skin, reduces hemorrhage
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False Unicorn
Definition
Prevents miscarriage and infertility; tones, invigorates, and heals reproductive organs of both sexes
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