Fertility Herbs - Red Clover, False Unicorn, Vitex...

I found your site and I had some questions about herbs that I was wondering if you had the answer to.  I have been trying to conceive for 11 years.  I am now 37 years old.  I've tried the medical treatments and they didn't work for me, so now I'm trying the natural route.  I have unexplained infertility though my doctor found very mild endometriosis, some fibroids and I had a burst ovarian cyst over 12 years ago, which might or might not have to do with my trouble conceiving.  I am doing research and I see some many herbs that can help, vitex, maca, red clover, false unicorn root and many more.  For unexplained infertility, which are the best herbs to try?  How many can I take at once?  Are there any that will interact with each other?   Thank you Simple is better.  This is the opinion of some, myself included.  The top herb I know for unexplained lack of conception is Red Clover blossoms prepared as an infusion.  Susun Weed writes in this article on herbs for fertility:

"One of the most cherished of the fertility-increasing plants is red clover (Trifolium pratense). Common in fields and along roadsides, it has bright pink (not really red) blossoms from mid-summer into the chilly days of fall. A favorite flower of the honeybees, the tops (blossoms and appending leaves) are harvested on bright sunny days and eaten as is, or dried for medicinal use. The raw blossoms are delicious in salads and nutritious when cooked with grains such as rice or millet.

"To make a fertility-enhancing infusion, I take one ounce by weight of the dried blossoms (fresh won't work for this application) and put them in a quart size canning jar. I fill the jar with boiling water, screw on a tight lid, and let it steep at room temperature overnight (or for at least four hours). Dozens of women have told me that they had successful pregnancies after drinking a cup or more (up to four cups) a day of red clover infusion.

"It is especially helpful if there is scaring of the fallopian tubes, irregular menses, abnormal cells in the reproductive tract, or "unexplained" infertility. It may take several months for the full effect of this herb to come on and pregnancy may not occurs until you have used it for a year or two. You can improve the taste by including some dried peppermint (a spoonful or two) along with the dried clover blossoms when making your infusion. Treat the father of the child-to-be to some red clover infusion, too!"

False Unicorn root might be helpful, and I don't know of contraindications with the Red Clover.  I consider it more of an herb to take as needed, whereas the Red Clover I see as a long term food-like herb.   Vitex berry tincture I think can be wonderful when unopposed excess estrogen increases ovarian cysts and fibroids and endometriosis.  Also, when conception happens or appears to happen but is lost as early as the first few weeks because progesterone levels do not stay high enough.  Again no contraindications that I know of with the above two herbs. Maca I consider an exotic plant that was food to a people and is now being marketed by drying a tiny piece of the root and stuffing into a capsule.  I would favor rich root foods that are grown close to home, even if Maca :), so long as it is prepared in your kitchen.  I do not recommend capsules of anything. You can read Susun Weed's thoughts on the importance of Simples. Let me know if I can help with anything further! Blessings, Karen Joy wisewoman@herbshealing.com www.wisewomanweb.com

Comments

[Daisymae]

Hi,
Thank you for providing all of this wonderful advice! I'm feeling a little confused about timing the use of herbs. I've been drinking red clover infusion for about 9 months now and have been TTC for 4 months (I'm 34). I have spotting about 3 - 4 days before I menstruate, along with sore breasts and extreme PMS (emotional). I really believe that my progesterone levels might be too low. Because red clover is a phyto-estrogen, could it worsen the situation (as in make me more estrogen dominant)? Should I only take it for the first half of my cycle and then take herbs like wild yam and maca to increase levels of progesterone? Or, should I just stick to vitex for a while? Also, I've started taking false unicorn root (on tuition really). Is there a time during my cycle that is optimal to take FUR or should it be taken all the time? Sorry to be long winded here!
Thanks so much

[Trying2C]

My husband and I have been TTC for three years next month. I have had just about every test ran, and he too has been tested. I found my surge around the 19th and 20th day for 2 months straight. I was always instructed to test on the 11th-15th, so I NEVER found it until recently. This month, I found my surge on the 14th day, which is good (I've been told it's bad after the 16th day). I just started doing 40 drops 3x/day of the Crampbark and False Unicorn Root. A friend that has been trying to conceive for years gave it to me. She swears that is what helped her. There appears to be nothing wrong, but I'm up in arms! My husband and I are in our 30's, stressful jobs, and just ready to conceive. Help!

[Allison George]

i am trying to get conceive for five years con red clover make me pregnanti am 39 years

[Infertility｜Overcome infertility]

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[TYSON]

Hello,Nice to meet you.Thank you for your good information．We(my wife and me) never give up to conceive a baby.

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[Lisa]

Want to Give you All HOPE... I tried to conceive for over 5 years too (had 2 surgeries, took fertility drugs and nothing happened) ....then I started taking Viatimin E, RED COVER herbal combination, BEE POLLEN, PRIMROSE OIL... became pregnant about 3 months after taking... since then have become and given birth to 3 children... its important to note that when you see the CLEAR (egg like discharge - usually 11th - 16th day after starting your monthly cycle) this is the time when you are most fertile...

[Gena Gyasi]

Hello,
I have poblem with fertility. Where can I get the following : Red Clover, (herbal combination), Bee Pollen, Primrose Oil so that I can also try on them as I have had numerous surgeries as well as IVF but all to no avail and my ivf gave me an infection afterwards in which they had to drain some fluid from wherever and they told me I have scars in there, can I get help with these herbs? Pls help if you can but Please, try not to publish my details. I would love it if you keep them confidential. Thx Gena

[Wise Woman]

Gena,

You should be able to get these items if you have a health food store near you. If not, several places on line include Mountain Rose Herbs and Red Moon Herbs.

blessings,
Wise Woman Team
www.wisewomanweb.com

[oly]

Hi lisa, thank you for your post. Could u please tell me the particular red clover herbal combination you used. There are so many and its kinda confusing.
I also want to confirm whether bee pollen and royal jelly are the same thing.
Much thanks,
oly

[YLX]

My husband and i have been trying for three years, i have a ten yrs old daughter, and than it just stop... i was diagnose with PCOS, but no proof, my period is irregular it comes when it wants to. I been on depo to try to regulate my pms, i been on provera, and birth control, but nothing helps. What combination of herbs should i take and how often?

[justina]

yes i have my tubes tied via doc but really want another baby will the teas help or not?I really don't want to go threw surgery again

[lacey]

hey im 19 and me and my husband have been trying to concieve now for a year. i havenn;t started my period in 3 months but all my test are negative and ive took tons. . . haven't got checked out by a doctor yet but was wonderin if i should try false unicorn? ? ? any answers