Good Day Susun,
I found you on the internet, got your book at the library and bought "The Menopausal Years. I am 55 years and started hot flashes around 44 years. My mom and sister had it. I really do not want to go synthetic, even with Bio Identical Hormones. As far as I am concerned it is still synthetic.
As of this past Wednesday I started taking a combination of Motherwort and Burdock tincture from my Naturopath, how many drops should I take and when?
The other big problem I am having is vaginal dryness. My partner says I'm moist, but it feels scratchy and it burns especially when he ejaculates. I asked my Naturopath if she knows of any magical herbs that will produce enough progesterone from my adrenals.......She said to raise progesterone Vitex ( agnus castus) but also said that herbs are not successful in that department, she suggests a tiny bit of the safest estrogen "Estriol" is all that is usually needed , inserted vaginally 10 days and then 2 x a week. What do u suggest?
Hope to hear from your soon
Hi,
Susun is suggesting putting the tincture into the tea for a double dose of help, if needed.
And yes, since everyone is different, if you haven't used these herbs before, I would try them individually first. You can make a sage infusion: http://www.susunweed.com/How_to_make_Infusions.htm
and then dilute a cup by at least a third of water and sip on that throughout the day to relieve nightsweats, depression, etc.
Since the motherwort is in tincture form, think of it more as a medicinal tonic, so only used when necessary. Take a dose when feeling particularly anxious, angry, etc. If suffering from night sweats, you can take a dose before retiring to bed and then another dose anytime that you wake up. Just let us know if you need further assistance.
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
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