Merry Meet Susun!
I have been reading your articles in SageWoman magazine for many years now. I deeply respect your opinion. I know you are very busy, but I do have an herbal question for you that I was hoping that you might be able to answer.
I had a miscarriage on December 17th; I have been waiting for my period to come around again so that my husband and I can try to conceive again. I was still spotting, less and less, then ever so slightly up until about yesterday. I get a blood test every week now, and my beta levels have gone back to normal again (I just spoke with my OB's nurse this morning). I have been thinking about making a pennyroyal brew for myself in order to speed up my menses. Since I am definitely not pregnant and would like my period, do you think it is safe in small amounts (three cups a day for three days?) In addition, do you think that it is necessary? I am no longer on any medication (I had taken pills prescribed from the OB to expel any blood/placenta left over from the miscarriage right after it happened).
Thank you very much in advance for your time and expertise.Blessed be
Hello, T
Thank you for writing. We will share your sweet words with Susun. She does not have internet to be able to correspond through email. I know you ask of her. If there is not concern of anything retained, then I see no reason to speed up bleeding. If it is that you are wishing to conceive again, making your menses return will not ensure this as it is ovulation that is needed. Pennyroyal I have come to enjoy as a wonderful herb, with many virtues, and in fact a delicious tea!! It has gotten a bad reputation for its use as an abortifacient, especially using the oil isolated from the plant. If you try it an enjoy it as a tea, I see no reason why sipping on it would be harmful.
Blessings,
Karen Joy
wisewoman@herbshealing.com
www.wisewomanweb.com
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