Childbearing Year

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Hi Susan,

Firstly, I'm so excited to write you as you've become such an inspiration in my life! We have a little permaculture farm here in Northern California and have been expanding our healing apothecary gardens each year. I'm writing because I've been struggling for a few years now with hormonal balance and am reaching out for any and all information and help you'd be willing to share. My husband and I are wanting to try to get pregnant in the next few months and want to try and be the healthiest me I can be for this! I just finished your Child Baring Year book and got so much from it.

I'm almost 30 and had been on birth control since I was 15 and got off of it 4 years ago. Since getting off, I gained 40 pounds, testosterone levels are high, had trouble regulating my period and have thinning hair and flair ups of slight acne on my back. Western medicine claims I have PCOS and non alcohol related fatty liver. Since I'm not used to having the extra weight, I've been having lower back problems and migraines.

I've been researching and thought I'd try making some yellow dock tinctures and Vinagers, reshi mushroom tea, ive been making nettle and red raspberry and red clover tea daily for a couple weeks now.... Do you any more good suggestions? I'm concerned about about my high testosterone and more so, that we will be able to conceive and grow a healthy/happy baby and mommy.

Thank you so so much for all you are and do and any advice you're willing to share.

Blessings,
-Ilanna

Hello Ilanna,

First I will recommend that you pick up a copy of Susun's book. She has a whole chapter of options and information on dealing with PCOS. You can find a copy here: 

http://www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/item_view.php?id=1000578&item=down-there:-sexual-and-reproductive-health-the-wise-woman-way

Here is what the Help! box says:

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:

Expect results within 2-4 months

• Remove vegetable/seed oils from your diet. Eat more animal fats (at every meal).

• Take 2-4 dropperful of vitex or saw palmetto tincture daily.

• Take dandelion tincture as needed.

• Control bleeding with frequent doses of shepherd's purse tincture.

• Drink 3-6 quarts of nourishing herbal infusion (NOT TEA!) weekly. 

More on Infusions here:

https://youtu.be/srQnX96bO4k​

https://youtu.be/2QRyWYuGQ98

https://youtu.be/zsJRfm70dRs

https://youtu.be/uPMLRZCGPjU

https://youtu.be/M-UtZlBf0jU

https://youtu.be/3ouRjEs_TyQ

These suggestions will help with all the symptoms you are experiencing. There is a lot more detailed information in Susun's book.

Thank you for writing and please let me know if you have any more questions. 

blessings,
Kim
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Chaste Berry

Chaste Berry Bush

Susun Weed shows us her Chaste berry aka Vitex. Chaste berry is a wonderful herb for womens issues.

Complex Ovarian cysts

Hi Susan,

I recently came across your article about chickweed and I would really appreciate your advice.
I was just diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst and honestly I'm terrified.. I want to try chickweed to see if it helps but I'm not sure how to do so.
I read what you wrote about making your own tincture but I'm not sure I'm up for that.. also I have celiac disease so I need it to be gluten free. Can I buy the tincture somewhere.. and is it possible that I could get a gluten free version?

Thank you so much in advance for any and all information you may be so kind to share with me!!!!

Donna

 

Donna, hello!

Complex cysts such as dermoid cysts can be more difficult to dissolve, but I hope you can try not to worry too much… Do whatever meditations, visualizations, etc. that you can do release as much fear as possible. Chickweed can be a great benefit to cysts but it can take time. It won’t dissolve overnight or most likely within a month… but consistent use can do so.

From Susun: “I have seen chickweed dissolve ovarian cysts as large as an orange. One women used it to get rid of a dermoid cyst (which contains hair, bones, teeth, and fingernails); for that, she combined the chickweed with motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) and cronewort (Artemisia vulgaris) tinctures in equal parts. These three plants together are an ancient Chinese remedy for many "women's problems."

So you can either try just the chickweed on its own are purchase/make chickweed with the motherwort and cronewort tinctures. Both have proven to be successful. Tinctures are easy to make if you have access to the fresh plant material, so it would depend on where you live. You would fill a small jar with it and then pour the 100 proof vodka over it, submerging all off the plant and then cap. It does however take 6 weeks to be ready for use … You can see Susun making dandelion tincture here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi9ZEl6MHGo

 I have definitely seen these tinctures in my local health food store – there are also a couple of online sources we recommend such as Mountain Rose Herbs, Catskill Mountain Herbals, StarWest Botanicals  … I cannot say as to whether they are gluten free, most sources show that the vodka used for most tinctures would be gluten free:

http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenfreefoodshoppin1/f/Is-Vodka-Gluten-Free.htm

http://celiac-disease.com/ask-gfq-is-vodka-gluten-free/

A search for cysts on Susun’s channel brings up a number of shows where they are discussed, so you may want to listen in. A couple of them are below:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed/2014/06/24/ask-herbal-health-expert-susun-weed-aromatherapy-with-dorene-petersen

(woman discusses her success with chickweed)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed/2014/01/22/ask-herbal-health-expert-susun-weed-and-future-primative-joanna-harcourt-smith

You can listen to whole show or just go straight to the 40 minute mark for a discussion about complex cysts.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed/2013/05/01/ask-herbal-health-expert-susun-weed

a lot in the beginning about cysts, chickweed, etc.

From Susun’s book Down There, Sexual and Reproductive Health the Wise Woman Way: “Chickweed is a reliable dissolver of ovarian cysts. I prefer tincture of the fresh plant in flower, though infusion of the dried herb may be used with good results. The key is consistency: a dropperful of tincture, or a cup of infusion, taken 3-4 times a day until the cyst is gone. Very large cysts and dermoid cysts will dissolve eventually, but it may require more than a year’s effort.

 

Herbalists around the world recommend castor oil packs to reduce ovarian cysts. A flannel cloth is soaked in castor oil and applied to the abdomen, or the oil is rubbed right into the skin over the ovary. For deeper, more penetrating heat, wrap the castor- oil soaked flannel in foil (seal well) and warm in the oven; remove foil before applying. Or cover oiled skin with a towel and a heating pad. Success follows repetition (yes, you can use the same flannel over and over) and patience (yes, you must do it over and over). Several applications a day is most effective. If your skin gets irritated, stop for a while.”

blessings,
Kim
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Blocked Fallopian tubes

Good day,

I was so happy to see you on the internet. I am 38 and just found that I have blocked fallopian tubes. I also have high FSH (13) and low AMH. I would like to go a holistic way to conceive. The doctors want to send me straight to IVF. I have just started taking Red Clover, Red Raspberry leaf oil, Aloe, Fenugreek in addition to my iron pills and prenatal. Is there anything you can suggest to help unblock my tubes and help my numbers? I'm also trying castor oil massages for my tubes. I would like to eventually start acupuncture.

 

Hello Carmen,

Susun's first recommendation is the red clover - this is to be drank as an infusion however, no tea, capsules or tincture -- she has found the other forms to be either not effective or potentially harmful. If you are not using the red clover as an infusion, you can read more about them here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/RedClover.html

Red raspberry is good as well, but again Susun would only recommend infusions for you rather than an oil -- which sounds like you are ingesting? Acupuncture is wonderful, also may want to see if you can find a Maya Abdominal massage therapist, that has proven very helpful for women as well.... Daily infusions included along with a balanced whole food diet is far more beneficial than supplements ...

You are also welcome to call in to Susun's free health hotline and speak with her. She holds them each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm - 9pm Eastern, (646) 929-2463
www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

blessings,
Kim
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Chickweed for growths in uterus?

hi,
I have a growth in my uterus and i am wondering if chickweed tincture would work to shrink that?
Also is the tincture the same as extract?
Thank You so much!!!!
Sarah

 

Hi Sarah,

Chickweed works well for cysts ... I imagine you are talking about fibroids and would be looking at a different approach. Susun recommends a dropperful of vitex or saw palmetto tincture, 2-4 times a day, also 2-3 quarts of nettle and raspberry leaf infusions per week... There is also a recommended vinegar that does include chickweed among it's ingredients - easy to make and depending on where you live, now would be the time to put together:
http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Triple_Goddess_Elixir.html

You might want to check out Susun's book, Down There, Sexual and Reproductive Health the Wise Woman Way which offers more suggestions as Susun has a chapter devoted to fibroids. And an article from Susun's other book Menopausal Years:
http://www.menopause-metamorphosis.com/An_Article-fibroids.htm

Susun offers a free health hotline each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm - 9pm Eastern time - you are welcome to call in and discuss further with her. You can access more info and archived shows here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

Phone number for calling in: (646) 929-2463

And yes, extract and tincture are usually the same thing ... alcohol or glycerine used as a menstruum for extracting medicinal properties from plant material... almost always fresh rather than dried herb ...

blessings,
Kim
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Ovarian cyst

Hi,
my name is Celina and 23 years old. I came across your website because my ovarian cyst had reoccured after surgery. I had surgery 3 years ago for a large complex ovarian cyst and I did a follow up ultrasound again and found out I have another complex cyst on the other ovary. I haven't been to the doctor yet but I have a feeling they will ask me to do surgery again...I want to try something on my own first and monitor it for like a month or 2 then decide if I really have to do surgery. I searched online and so far found out Chickweed and Castor Oil Packs. I would like to ask if there's anything else you would suggest me to try to dissolve the cyst and prevent it happen again. I'm really frustrated about these cysts and your help would be greatly appreciated!

Lastly, thank you and happy new year!
Celina

 

Hello Celina,

Yes, Susun does recommend the castor oil packs and chickweed poultices. Also taking chickweed tincture internally. From Susun's book Healing Wise: pg.120 "Poultices externally, as needed, and twice daily doses of 40 drops fresh tincture ... Even persistent ovarian cysts dissolve with continual use of chickweed, though it may take up to a year."

So ... patience does usually come into play when dealing with this ...
In case you haven't read Susun's article on chickweed: http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Chickweed-A-Star.htm

You are welcome to call in during Susun's free health hotline - she holds this each Tuesday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern time and answers questions until 9pm. The number for calling in is (646) 929-2463

You can follow, listen in to archives, etc. here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed

There is also a large and very active forum -- a search should reveal a lot of threads on ovarian cysts: http://www.herbshealing.com/wisewomanforum.htm

blessings,
Kim
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