Childbearing Year

Fennel for colic

 
Hi Susun.
Thank you for everything...
I have a two week old granddaughter that started having what we thought might me colic. Doctor said it was psychological... and offered no relief for her. We on the other hand had already gone to health food store to get some things you had mentioned on your vids. Thank God we did.  The fennel tea worked wonders for her. Both mom and baby are taking the tea, she is still a bit fussy after feedings but I see it getting better and better beings this  will only be the third day of them both drinking it. I just had to thank you so very much for without this knowledge we would have had to watch her suffer. Any other suggestions you have would be most appreciated.
Green Blessings to you .

so glad to hear of your success with the fennel, hope you will share your findings with the doctor so maybe they can share with other mothers in need in the future. Any other dietary changes the mom makes will affect the baby, whatever she eats goes into the milk…so, if she is eating cabbage and broccoli, she might stop for a while to see if that offers further relief….likewise for onions and garlic…and spicy foods…but do not make too many dietary changes at one time otherwise the mom may be restricting foods from her diet unnecessarily.
 
Sending love, Justine
 

Red Raspberry

My friend is suffering extreme nausea with her second pregnancy as well as her first. She cannot work and if she doesnt start being able to hold some foods down, she will be admitted into the hospital again? Any suggestions? Articles/Books/websites to read.

Thank you for your time

Hello Nicole,

Focusing on good nutrition and use of herbal infusions can be very helpful with pregnancy problems, including nausea. Here is an article from Susun with some suggestions:

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

Regular use of red raspberry infusions help with nausea and stomach distress: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

Another suggestion from Susun: "In folk medicine, cardamom is used, like cinnamon, as a general remedy for all digestive complaints, especially gas. Unlike cinnamon, it is safe for use during pregnancy and a nice way to calm morning sickness."

Maintain blood sugar levels by eating frequent small meals, eating a protein-rich snack before bed, staying well hydrated, avoiding greasy foods ... You can find more suggestions in Susun's book, Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year.

We also have an active forum with a room dedicated to pregnancy, mothering - you should find numerous suggestions there as well:http://www.healingwiseforum.com/viewforum.php?f=3

 

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Kim

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Congestion during pregnancy

My daughter is expecting her first child, is in her fourth month. She has a bad chest cough and chest congestion. Docs have given her all the antibiotics she's allowed during pregnancy with no improvement. Do you have any very simple single herb tea or remedy I can send to her or she can get in Washington DC? I live in Minneapolis in the matter is rather urgent. I have your book healing lies and herbal childbearing year. She is a nurse as a fertility clinic. Her pregnancy docs are very negative against her taking any herbs during pregnancy because they said they're not safe. So of course I have to be sure that they are safe.

Thank you so much,
Adrienne

 

Hello Adrienne,

Your daughter is welcome to call in during Susun's free health hotline to speak directly with Susun... She would need to speak with her since it is not good to work thru second hand information. If she is able to call in, Susun holds the hotline each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm - 9pm Eastern and the number for calling in is: (646) 929-2463
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

Mullein is a wonderful supporter of lung health and is gentle and safe .... She can make the infusions, drink either hot or cold -- Susun likes to drink them half and half with whole milk for the extra benefits... Some sources on this below:

http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/june03/herbalmedicine.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQjCHcjG8d0

blessings,
Kim
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External Uses of Infusions

External Uses of Infusions

A soak consists of an infusion that has been rewarmed after the plant material has been strained out. The affected body part is then soaked in the warm infusion.

If you soak your feet in an herbal infusion, it's a foot bath, an excellent way to soothe and heal the entire body, and absorb herbal benefits.
A sitz bath is a big soak! Two or more quarts of infusion are usually needed to fill a shallow bowl or pan big enough for you to "sitz" in.
A bath is an enormous soak, like steeping your body in an infusion. You can prepare an herbal bath by putting the herbs directly in the tub, but my plumber made it clear to me that herbs and drains are incompatible. Some herbals say to put the herbs in a cloth and allow the bath water to run over them but I find the resulting bath too weak. If you want a strong herbal bath, try it this way: Infuse two quarts of your favorite bath herb, strain, and add the liquid to your hot bath. Ahhhhh!
Enemas, douches, and eyewashes are herbal infusions carefully strained and inserted into the proper body cavity.
Plant material strained out as an infusion still contains healing qualities and can be used to poultice. Simply place the damp plant material, warmed if desired, or fresh plant material grated, chewed, or crushed, directly on the body. Poultices are preferred for first aid and infections.
Make a compress by putting macerated fresh or infused dried plant material into a cloth. Compressing is recommended when using hairy herbs like Comfrey leaf which irritate sensitive skin. They are less messy than poultices, and are often the choice when dealing with internal organs and growths.
For a fomentation, take a clean washcloth or a small cotton towel, soak it in a heated infusion, wring it out, and apply. Fomentations treat breast congestion, sprains, muscle aches, and the like.
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Raspberry Leaf - Uterine Tonic

Raspberry Leaf - Uterine Tonic

Brewed as a tea or as an infusion, raspberry leaf is the best known and safest of all uterine and pregnancy tonic herbs.

Bladder Buddy Brew

Bladder Buddy Brew

I consider this safe for any woman of any age dealing with chronic cystitis — even women who are pregnant, lactating, or using chemotherapy or other heavy drugs that suppress the immune system (and make cystitis more likely), so long as the dose is not exceeded.

½ ounce/14g yarrow flowering herb (Achillea millefolium)
½ ounce/14g marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
½ ounce/14g uva ursi leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi )
½ ounce/14g echinacea root (Ech. angustifolia ONLY)

Soak the dried herbs in two quarts/liters of cold water overnight.
Bring water and herbs to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and steep for four or more hours.
Drink by the sip, about a cup an hour until symptoms abate.
Continue drinking 2–4 cups a day for at least a week.
For prevention, drink 1–2 quarts a week.

Excerpt from
Down There: Sexual and Reproductive Health the Wise Woman Way ..
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Cough during Pregnancy

hi susun!

i absolutely love your book wise woman herbal for the childbearing year. i'm in my first trimester - only 5 weeks. i wanted to ask you what you suggested for a cough in the chest. i've been drinking nettles. also, is it okay to have red raspberry leaves in the first trimester?

let me know what suggestions you might have - appreciate it so much.
lauren

 

Hi Lauren,

Red raspberry leaves aren't on Susun's list of plants to avoid during pregnancy. You can read up on Susun's article below. In Susun's book, she does have a recipe for some herbal cough syrups - page 132. You will find a list of possible herbs such as wild cherry.

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

Some other possibly suggestions: http://www.healing-wise.com/Remedies-Lung-Issues.htm

Also, drinking mullein milk which will support lung health. Here is a great recipe of Susun's for Mullein Chai, but you can do without the spices and just have the mullein infusions with the milk...
http://yourhealthyheart.weebly.com/mullein-chai.html

You are also welcome to call into Susun's free health hotline and speak with her directly. These are held each Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9pm Eastern; call in # (646) 929-2463. Once connected, press #1 to be placed in the que. You may also want to search at the site
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

blessings,
Kim
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Congestion & cough during Pregnancy

My daughter is expecting her first child, is in her fourth month. She has a bad chest cough and chest congestion. Docs have given her all the antibiotics she's allowed during pregnancy with no improvement. Do you have any very simple single herb tea or remedy I can send to her or she can get in Washington DC? I live in Minneapolis in the matter is rather urgent. I have your book healing lies and herbal childbearing year. She is a nurse as a fertility clinic. Her pregnancy docs are very negative against her taking any herbs during pregnancy because they said they're not safe. So of course I have to be sure that they are safe.

Thank you so much,
Adrienne

 

Hello Adrienne,

Your daughter is welcome to call in during Susun's free health hotline to speak directly with Susun... She would need to speak with her since it is not good to work thru second hand information. If she is able to call in, Susun holds the hotline each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm - 9pm Eastern and the number for calling in is: (646) 929-2463
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

Mullein is a wonderful supporter of lung health and is gentle and safe .... She can make the infusions, drink either hot or cold -- Susun likes to drink them half and half with whole milk for the extra benefits... Some sources on this below:

http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/june03/herbalmedicine.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQjCHcjG8d0

blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team

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www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org
www.wisewomanmentor.com

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Making a Syrup

Making a Syrup

Add sugar or honey to any type of decoction, and you have a syrup. The extra sweetness makes some herbs more palatable, soothes the throat, and can improve keeping qualities.

How much sugar or honey should you add? The exact amount is determined by weight. A standard for syrups is an equal amount, by weight, of sugar and decoction.

One cup (8 fluid ounces) of water or decoction, weighs half a pound (8 ounces). So one cup of decoction requires half a pound of sugar.

Honey is about twice as sweet as sugar. Use a quarter of a pound (4 ounces) of honey to every cup of decoction. One level tablespoon of honey weighs about one ounce.

* Add the sweetener to the hot liquid
* Increase the fire until the brew just comes to a boil.
* Pour the boiling hot syrup into a bottle and cap it. Sterilized bottles reduce the risk of producing unexpected herbal fermentations, but the boiling liquid kills many yeasts in the bottle.

Optional: Add one tablespoon of brandy, vodka, etc. to further stabilize the syrup.

Store the syrup in the refrigerator once it cools. Syrups keep for 3-6 months.

Depending on the herbs in your original infusion, you can make a cough syrup (Comfrey root and Wild Cherry bark), an iron tonic (Yellow Dock and Dandelion roots), a soothing syrup (Valerian root), or any other medicinal syrup.

Dosage: Generally, one teaspoon of syrup is a dose for a 125-150 pound person. The dose is repeated as needed, up to 8 times daily. Use a half teaspoonful for 60-75 pound children and a quarter teaspoonful for 30 pounds or smaller.

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Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year

 

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