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January 13, 2012 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (1)

December 27, 2011

Herbal Allies for Lung Cancer

Hi Susun

My sister has Lung Cancer a tumor that can not be operated on and I was wondering if there were any herbs that can she can take or make a tea out of?

...I love everything you talk about you are reason I started a few years ago to study the herbs. Thank you very much.

Hello,

Susun mentions that mistletoe has made dramatic improvements in general health, especially for those with late-stage cancers. It is usually administered by injection, but can also be taken as an infusion. As one needs to be cautious when using mistletoe, it would be best if you can find someone in your area to monitor your sister. Some other allies to investigate would be for lungs: mullein leaf infusions, elecampne root tincture, horsetail tea, nettle infusions, yarrow flower tincture. For the brain: gingko leaf tincture, oatstraw infusions, rosemary tea, lavendar tea, red clover blossom infusions. I would suggest that you go to our forum at www.healingwiseforum.com. You may be able to find someone in your area to work with your sister and also for further suggestions. Susun goes into a lot of detail for various approaches in her book, Breast Cancer? Breast Health!

Susun does also offer phone consultations as well and may be something that your sister would consider. These are in twenty minute and 1 hour sessions and all pertinent information is sent in advance so that all of the time can be used with Susun talking.

These are booked through our bookshop here: http://www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/store_results.asp?Category=3&SubCat=1034&Section=Consultations

Note: Susun will spend one hour on the phone with you and 30 minutes reading your question and preparing for consultation, another 20 minutes will be spent formatting your mp3 and sending it to you, and another 20 minutes for an assistant to schedule your consultation time and other logistics, so the fee covers 130 minutes including three people’s service (Susun and two assistants).

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

December 27, 2011 in cancer, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 22, 2011

Oat Straw for Carpal Tunnel

Afer listenging to your brillant lecture yesterday re Osteoporosis. I am preparing to make 3 herbal infusions: Nettles, oatstraw, and Red Clover.

I would love to make an infusion for my hands. I have what appears to be damage in both hands, first three fingers, and much like Carpal Tunnel. Is there an herb that I can use in a herbal infusion that might aid in the regeneration of nerves in my hand? If you have a name, or names, I will try it sooner than soon....Thank you and blessings

Hello,

Oatstraw infusions for nerve pain and regeneration, nettle infusions for large amounts of needed minerals ... I would also do some comfrey leaf infusions. St. Joan's (St. John's) Wort oil and/or Solomon's Seal oil for massaging the area - you can also take the tincture of both internally as well.

Nourishing bone broths with barley and other whole grains, good organic fats, and eggs in your diet, as b12 has been shown to offer help. You may want to check out our forum at www.healingwiseforum.com. A search there should bring up a number of posts in relation to carpal tunnel.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

December 22, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 20, 2011

Burdock Root, Cinnamon, and Dandelion for Diabetes

I heard your interview in Garry Noll show where he asked you about herbs for the prostate. I am very interested in that.

I am also concerned about my wife. She is 52 years young and she suffers from arthritis, high blood
pressure and diabetics. Please let me know if you can help.

Hello,

For overall health, we recommend herbal infusions on a daily basis. They work gently but can help even with conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure and more. You would want to start out with the main ones - nettles, red clover, oatstraw and comfrey leaf. These are usually drank each day and you rotate the herbs from day to day. You can find out more at Susun's site here:
http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

If you take this on a daily basis, you most likely will find other health issues being reduced in severity. A few things to look into for high blood pressure would be hawthorne or motherwort tincture.

Burdock root, cinnamon, dandelion, for diabetes. Make sure to incorporate wild foods into your diet - dandelion greens, purslane, lamb's quarters, chickweed, mushrooms, seaweeds. Eat unprocessed foods, good fats. Some more on general nutrition here: http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Nutrition.htm and http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Optimum_Nutrition.htm

Another article that might interest you: http://www.menopause-metamorphosis.com/An_Excerpt-118-heart_healthy.htm

For prostate health, look at nettle root tincture, saw palmetto tincture, red clover infusions, flax seeds - eat plenty of green and yellow foods. Here is a link to an excerpt of Susun's book Down There: http://www.wisewomantradition.com/wisewomanweb/2011/02/your-healthy-prostate.html

Full lecture can be ordered here: http://www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/item_view.asp?estore_itemid=1000551 and the Book can be ordered through our bookshop here: http://www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/item_view.asp?estore_itemid=1000578

Susun's books Healing Wise and The New Menopausal Years would be good overall resources as well. We also have a large active forum where you will find many threads on topics such as you are interested in: www.healingwiseforum.com

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

December 20, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (0)

December 05, 2011

Herbal Allies for Neuropathy

Ms. Weed,

I was searching the web last night and came across your site. My simple question is where do you purchase the herbs at in such quantities?...

My second, and more important question, my wife has recently be diagnosed with neuropathy of the feet (there are a couple of other terms in front of the neuropathy, but neither of us remember what they are - basically, it means they don't know what is causing the condition. That is, it is not diabetes related or any of the other triggers.) The doctors have put her on Lyerica, of which neither of us is really excited about.

The side effects of these drugs seems to be worse than the particular illness. In any event, she has been on the Lyerica for 3 weeks now and the pain has not subsided. However, I am sure that the side effects are piling up. Do you have any recommendations for a natural treatment to ease the pain and more importantly cure the neuropathy?

Hello,

First off, if you cannot find herbs in bulk at a local health food store, you can purchase in bulk online. A couple of places that we suggest would be Mountain Rose Herbs, Red Moon Herbs and Frontier Herbs.

Neuropathy is a very broad diagnosis and can be caused by a multitude of things, so some general things I would suggest would be: starting your wife off right away with oatstraw infusions which are nourishing for the nervous system and helpful with the pain. She could also soak her feet in foot baths with oatstraw infusion added to the water as well. Many often find relief by massaging with St. Joan's (St. John's) Wort oil and also taking the tincture internally. I would also investigate scullcap tincture as another possibility for helping with the neuropathy. Along with daily herbal infusions, make sure to eat plenty of protein and whole grains, fatty fish, seaweed... Acupuncture has shown to be helpful in managing the pain as well.

...She will also be available for private phone consultations starting around mid-November as well. We also have an active forum where you might want to ask your question or search previous threads to see other suggestions. www.healingwiseforum.com

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

December 05, 2011 in Food and Drink, Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Wise Woman Q&A | Permalink | Comments (1)

November 20, 2011

Herbal Allies for Nerve Damage

After listening to your brilliant lecture yesterday on Osteoporosis, I am preparing to make 3 herbal infusions: Nettles, Oatstraw, and Red Clover.

I would love to make an infusion for my hands. I have what appears to be damage in both hands, first three fingers, and much like Carpal Tunnel. Is there an herb that I can use in a herbal infusion that might aid in the regeneration of nerves in my hand? If you have a name, or names, I will try it sooner than soon....Thank you and blessings...

Hello,

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

November 20, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Nourishing Herbal Infusions | Permalink | Comments (0)

November 04, 2011

Herbal Allies for Hematoma

Dear,

My dog has a hemotoma, a swollen ear. The vet prescribed a steroid to no real effect; I have tried ice packs and mustard rub to no real effect.

Can you please suggest something? The next step for my dog is surgery.

Thank you.

Hello,

I would try some poultices on the affected area - use as often through out the day as possible. Some good ones to try would be chickweed, yarrow - maybe some homeopathic arnica to help with swelling. You might want to do a search at our forum in case some other ideas have been suggested there. www.healingwiseforum.com

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

November 04, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (0)

October 20, 2011

Are Antibiotics Useful in Treating Lyme Disease?

I have just completed my week of intense fever from acute Lyme. I am extremely sensitive to antibiotics, they make me severely ill, and do not want to take them. I saw somewhere that you suggested st. john's wort tincture for Lyme, is this for acute or later? Also, is there anything else you would recommend in the acute phase for killing off the bacteria so this doesn't become chronic? Thank you.

Brightest Blessings...

Hello,

Actually with Lyme, Susun does recommend antibiotics, especially in the acute, first few months. Sometimes, just like going to the hospital to set a broken leg, it is best to use the resources of the scientific tradition.

Once chronic, St. joan's can be used - many have found teasel tincture to be very good for dealing with Lyme. Stephen Buhner's book, Healing Lyme, also goes into many different ways to help, but again, in beginning stages, she suggests antibiotics.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

October 20, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Wise Woman Q&A | Permalink | Comments (0)

October 15, 2011

Susun's Thoughts on Supplements~Don't Take Them

Hi Susun

I have two questions, actually 3, the first being, my child is almost two years old and still breastfeeding as well as eating all except meat, chicken and fish... very happy and healthy however low in iron so she is now on supplements although she eats very iron rich and nutritious food.

So my question is what are your thought about iron supplements or deficiency in toddlers... Secondly, what about B-12? I am not vegetarian, but she is (she eats dairy and eggs).

Im getting mixed ideas about giving her B-12 which she might need. One doc says that if I am not vegetarian then she is not deficient. Another health practcitioner says that I should be giving her B12 definately... I'd like to return to vegetarianism... it has been suggested that while Im breastfeeding, I should not be vegetarian but almost two years have passed. Shall I continue to eat meat etc. or can I now go back to vegetarianism?

Outside of that, I have a friend whose son is 37 years old and has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer and just had most of his intestines (both) cut out so he is unable to eat fruit and veggies. He is not strong enough to begin chemotherapy yet but she wants to give him juices to regain strength and energy and help his body heal. My question to you is which juices would be appropriate for someone in his condition.

Hello,

Susun's thoughts on supplements is not to take them... Are you drinking daily infusions? Especially mineral rich nettles? Is your child drinking infusions? She certainly can be incorporating them in her diet and we feel this is much better than the use of supplements. What kind of iron rich foods is she eating? Plenty of dark green leafy veggies - including cooked dandelion greens, beets ... perhaps some blackstrap molasses or yellow dock syrup to help with iron levels.

Of course, you will have to make decisions that you are comfortable with and all I can tell you is the direction that Susun would guide you in... While we do eat mainly vegetarian with emphasis on lots of wild foods, veggies, whole grains, seaweed and fermented foods, Susun does not abstain from meat nor recommend a vegetarian diet and certainly not for young children.

From Susun: "All of life is holy and whole. I eat you and you eat me is the holy rule is this wholeness. Spiritual parenting includes understanding and tending to the special nutritional needs of infants and children. The growing brain requires cholesterol (animal fat) in order to develop properly. The young immune system needs large amounts of vitamin B12 to thrive. Both of these, as well as several dozen other nutrients required for children, are avaliable to us only as gifts from the animals."

You can read the rest of the article here: http://www.aspiremag.net/spiritual-parenting-the-spiral-of-life

At the very least, I would definitely keep incorporating animal products such as full fat yogurt, raw milk, cheese and eggs, which can often get you enough B12 ... add the yellow dock syrup, nettles infusions and molasses to help with iron.

Also for your friend, again, we would recommend infusions - so much more nutrition, vitamins and minerals than juices, especially anything bottled. http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

October 15, 2011 in Herbal Allies, Herbal Safety, Nourishing Herbal Infusions | Permalink | Comments (0)

September 17, 2011

Herbal Allies for Chillblains

Hi Susun

I am a keen herb user and follow your wise words a lot after a friend put me onto you.
I get real bad chillblains on my feet in winter. I cycle every day and even though my feet feel warm and I keep them covered, the odd time they hit the cold floor in the bathroom I guess doesn't help.

I have been taking Nayures Way extra hot cayenne capsules but they are pricey and I often get gastro relfux if I haven't eaten enough. Each winter it seems they have less effect as well. Can you recommend a tea or herb I can use? They drive me crazy! Much thanks...

Hello,

First herb would be oat straw. This makes a good wash for skin diseases, for flaky skin, itching, frostbite, chilblains, wounds and eye problems. Oat straw foot baths are recommended for tired or chronically cold feet.

For chronic conditions, take your oatstraw bath twice a week or more, and drink the infusion freely (which helps to increase circulation). In acute situations, use warm oatstraw baths and poultices frequently until pain subsides, then once or twice a day, as needed.

Oatstraw Baths
2 qts/liters oatstraw infusion
Add reheated, strained oatstraw infusion to a tub of hot water. Immerse self and soak away tensions.

If you are unfamiliar with how to make the infusions, you can read about it here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

Leaves of the elder tree are used in ointments to treat chilblains. Instead of cayenne, perhaps trying ginger or rosemary tea, which is warming but I find a lot more gentle in action than cayenne. I would work on supporting my circulatory system, so things I would include in my diet would be seaweed, dandelion greens, nettles (both eating the greens and drinking the infusions). Hopefully some of these may offer some relief, as Susun doesn't recommend using cayenne, especially capsules.

You may also want to ask your question at our forum: www.healingwiseforum.com in case anyone else can help, or call Susun during her free health hotline. It will be starting back up on Sept 13th and probably run through middle of October, each Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm EST at 845-246-8081.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

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September 17, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies | Permalink | Comments (0)

September 09, 2011

Herbal Allies for Chronic Pain and Fatigue

Hello! I've recently purchased a couple of your books "Healing Wise, Childbearing year." and am so excited to start my journey and exploration of herbs and the ancient ways. But, I do have a somewhat serious question/s to ask...

My boyfriend of two years is addicted to opiates. He buys painkillers all the time and takes them everyday. He bought some kratom and was taking that every other day, hoping to find an 'natural alternative'. But even that isn't good for you after a period time, and he still took pain pills. Now he hardly takes the kratom. His excuses are that he has (and he was diagnosed) chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. So it's hard for me to deny him a pain free day when his body always aches.

I just want to know what I can do for him internally, to nourish his body so he can let go of the pills. He knows he has a problem and doesn't like it. So I'm hoping if I have some details on herbs or infusions or whatever it takes to heal his pain, energize himself, and get through the day without taking something terrible, that would be such a blessing. He also drinks energy drinks daily...Can you help? Thanks so much for everything!

Hello,

So very sorry to hear about your boyfriend. Serious chronic pain really wears one down and it is easy to understand how he wants to reach for the pain medication.

With everything that he has going on, you certainly need to start looking at the very basics. How is his diet? You mention energy drinks so we know that part is not so good. Is he drinking any infusions at all? If not, your first step is to get him to start. They can help to build up his energy naturally and gently, while also supplying much needed vitamins and minerals. Nettles provides lots of calcium which can help if he can't sleep at night; oatstraw soothes nerves, eases anxiety and rebuilds Like women, men benefit from all the herbs that we use for our daily infusions. You (and your boyfriend) can read up on them here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

A couple of articles that deal with fatigue in general and fibromyalgia:

http://www.susunweed.com/An_Article_Fatigue_AW3.htm

http://www.menopause-metamorphosis.com/An_Excerpt-107-fibromyalgia.htm

I would also make sure to include linden blossom infusion along with the others. It is calming and highly anti-inflammatory. Linden is made a bit differently than the other infusions: Instead of one ounce of herb, you use 1/2 oz of dried linden to a quart of water - infuse for 4 hours or overnite; strain, take left over plant material and put into a pot, cover with 2 cups of cold water, bring to boil and turn off. You will now let this infuse with lid on for 4 hours or overnite. You can then mix the two infusions together. Boiling helps in bringing out the mucilage which is so anti-inflammatory...

He may find using homeopathic remedies such as Rhus toxicodendron or arnica helpful with pain - also motherwort tincture. From Susun: "Whatever your pain--lower back pain, gas pain, tooth pain, almost any pain--motherwort can relieve it. I start with 10-20 drops, and repeat it every 15 minutes until I get relief. Women with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia respond strongly to motherwort, with pain relief evident in a few hours to a few days"

I know it says women, but motherwort works for men as well. Certainly eat nourishing foods, as little processed foods as possible, whole grains, plenty of greens, including dandelion greens, organic yogurt, fatty fish such as salmon and sardines ... make sure he sleeps in a completely darkened room. If possible, look into reiki or massage, maybe someone can be willing to trade or if you have a school nearby lots of times they have students do sessions at greatly reduced rates. If it were me, I would also look into St. Joan's (St. John's) tincture. This can help with the emotional toll all of this is taking on him.

Susun will be starting her free health hotline back up beginning on Sept 13th. These run every Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm EST at 845-246-8081 so you are most welcome to call her during those times. We also have an active forum here: www.healingwiseforum.com where you can ask others for their suggestions.

These are a few places to start at least. Certainly it is a complex condition and can seem overwhelming. Perhaps trying to focus on one situation at a time, the thing that causes the most problems and then work from there, making sure to get a strong foundation built with daily herbal infusions and a good diet.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

September 09, 2011 in Food and Drink, Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Nourishing Herbal Infusions, Weblogs, Wise Woman Q&A, Wise Woman Wisdom | Permalink | Comments (0)

September 06, 2011

Wise Woman Wisdom for Men's Health

Wondering if you have or could refer me to any pages for mens health preferably. I have a couple of imbalances including bones/joints, hair, low testosterone and get tired easily.

Any help would help thank you...

Hello,

Susun's teachings are definitely important to men's health as well. The main piece is daily use of nourishing herbal infusions and all of the herbs mentioned are as vital for men's overall health as it is for women's. You can read more about them here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

Drinking nettles infusions is Susun's favorite for increased energy and vibrancy, healthy full hair; comfrey leaf for bones and joints; oatstraw for bone health, heart health and increased libido; red clover for cancer prevention...

Diet is important. Many of us follow the Nourishing Traditions Diet which focuses on whole foods, complex carbs, raw dairy, protein, good fats, etc. Making sure to incorporate these foods helps to balance out many health issues. Good bone broths are wonderful for your joints and bones: http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/broth-is-beautiful

You can search our health forum: www.healingwiseforum.com as well for further suggestions or to ask your own questions. Just let us know if you need any further assistance.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

September 06, 2011 in Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Weblogs, Wise Woman Q&A | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 29, 2011

Herbal Allies for Bitter Taste in Mouth

I had a complete hysterectoimy 10 yrs ago. I have had several serious surgeries including complete colon removal from arterial bleed from dicerticulosis, appendix removal with peritonitis, gall bladder removal, etc.

Now I found out Ihave a large nodule on the thyroid and have to have it biopsied. I've drunk soy milk for 12 yrs so I don not know if it affected my thyroid.

I have a sour taste in the saliva for 6 months that is really distressing me. I have gone from doctor to doctor and dentist and no answers. I have had every test known. Can this taste be from the thyroid or is it more likely from sinus and allergies. I have plenty of those. I was checked for gerd, took the meds and it did not help. I had a tooth pulled and took zpac for infection and it did not help. I use progesterone cream now for hoemone balance but I am allergic to the estriol by mouth. Do you have any suggestions for the bitter taste problem.

Greetings,

Hopefully, you are no longer drinking the soy milk on a regular basis - best to stick with fermented sources of soy such as miso and use tofu occasionally.
http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/Weed_letter_Oct-01.htm#surprise

With everything that is going on, could be a number of things causing bitter taste - sinus issues can make it worse as well as certain medications. Maybe something that you are currently taking could be causing it? In which case, you may just have to chew on fennel seeds or parsley to help with the taste for the time being.

You can speak with Susun during her Free hotline Tuesday evenings between 7:30-9:30 pm eastern time or by appointment for a moderate fee (15min/$30 or 30min/$50). For a free consultation, call 845-246-8081 on Tuesday evenings May through October, 7:30-9:30pm EST. For a private phone consultation, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/

You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm.

Blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

http://www.susunweed.com/How_to_make_Infusions.htm

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Call our free herbal/health hot line (845-246-8081) Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm EST, dates are April through October. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

August 29, 2011 in Herbal Allies, Weblogs, Wise Woman Q&A | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 28, 2011

Allergies in Children

Dear Susun:

My wife is a regular reader of Sage Woman and we are writing to you asking for help with a situation with our granddaughter.

She is 2 1/2 years old and lives in Los Angeles. Her nose runs a lot and the pediatrician said it is due to allergies, but he does not know what she might be allergic to.

Is there anything that could help her with this?

Also, she was being given sweet echinacea to help boost her immune system. While it seems to have helped, the product makes her hyperactive and she doesn't sleep well when she is taking it.

Whatever suggestions you can offer will be very appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Hello,

Some things to try for your granddaugher's allergies would be nettles both as a cooked green and as infusions, also oatstraw infusions.

Elder flower tea can help with a runny nose due to allergies. Chickweed tincture and infusions as well can be helpful.

Nettles are also a wonderful way to build up ones immune system. Dandelion (eat the fresh leaves and flowers and cooked greens) and honeysuckle (Harvest flower buds and dry quickly in the sun without turning or handling, infuse in water overnight (one ounce dried blossoms to one quart boiling water in a tightly sealed jar steeped for 4-10 hours), and drunk freely. These are both are good at building immune system.

Here are links to more articles that you may find useful:

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Strengthen_Your_Immune_System.htm

http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/June04/wisewoman.htm

http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/November04/healingwise.htm

Currently Susun is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. You can speak with Susun during her Free hotline Tuesday evenings between 7:30-9:30 pm eastern time or by appointment for a moderate fee (15min/$30 or 30min/$50).

For a free consultation, call 845-246-8081 on Tuesday evenings May through October, 7:30-9:30pm EST. For a private phone consultation, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/

You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you further help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm.

Blessings,

Wise Woman Team

August 28, 2011 in Books for Women, Food and Drink, Healing Recipes, Health Concerns, Herbal Allies, Weblogs, Wise Woman Q&A | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 09, 2011

Using Angelica Wisely

Hi Susun!

I hope you are well. I was just reading your article on using herbs safely and was surprised to find Angelica on the list of strongly stimulating herbs. I've been infusing honey with Angelica root and read up on it and thought it was more of a gentle, long-lasting overall support of circulation, reproductive organs/extremities, cough/cold ease, etc..

Please advise! I definitely want to know if I've missed something, as I'm selling this honey at market to folks (with little leaflets to go with them of lists of effects and warnings for those pregnant or with uterine fibroids).

Thank you very much, I appreciate your time and knowledge!

Hi,

Susun herself does not have email but you may wish to call her during her free health hotline that she holds on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm EST at 845-246-8081.

Different herbalists and different schools of thought often put herbs in different categories. And certainly some of the plants that Susun considers stimulating may not be the same as others. Nourishing herbs are very safe with very rarely any side effects - more along the line of foods. Nettle, chickweed, red clover, raspberry, plaintain, etc.

Stimulating herbs usually work faster, often quite rapid and can often come with side effects. Along a possibility of increased bleeding, Susun also recommends avoiding angelica if you have diarrhea, bloating, take aspirin or blood-thinning drugs. Also to discontinue if you start experiencing breast tenderness.

You do find it widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, but even then it always seems to be used in conjunction with other herbs rather than by itself. Of course, the way that it is prepared can make a difference as well, and overall I find that herbs infused in honey work in a gentle fashion.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team