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Help with infection.

I have a vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis. Is there anything I can do?

This from Susun Weed on the topic:
The big antibacterial herb is echinacea. I use the tincture of the fresh root of E. purpurea or tincture of the dried or fresh root of E. augustifolia

A dose is one drop for every two pounds you weigh. (150 pounds = 75 drops) A dropperful is about 25 drops.

The dose can be taken 4-6 times a day for 10-14 days. In addition, I would do a sitz bath in water with apple cider vinegar in it once a day during the treatment.

Another useful antibacterial herb is yarrow. The tincture is used and a dose is about 25 drops 3-4 times a day. You could brew a quart of yarrow infusion and do a sitz bath in that, too.
Also, apply plain organic full fat yogurt topically, internally, and eat it daily.
Susun is unable to answer email questions as she is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. She has just started offering telephone consultations. If you are interested, 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
 
 
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Flax oil vs. fresh flax seed

Hello Susun,

I enjoy reading your Wise Woman Herbal Ezine immensely. I have a question about
the use of flax seed  tablets or oil to increase my quotient of Omega-3. I am a vegetarian and morally can not take Fish oil tablets. I have read that  using the flax seed can cause distress in digestive symptoms and may cause diarrehea..

Do you have any information on how to get more data about the pros and cons of using flax seed or do you have first hand knowledge of this topic.

Thanks for any help you can give me,.

Peace,
M.

M.,

If you are concerned about using flax oil due to risk of rancidity, consider using flax seed in baking and cooking and eaten fresh toasted as a snack. I personally have never experienced digestive distress using flax in this manner.
 
Susun is unable to answer email questions as she is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. She has just started offering telephone consultations. If you are interested, 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
 
 
Sending love,
Justine Smythe
 
www.wisewomanweb.com
www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org