help with yeast infections (Aloe Vera not during pregnancy)

[Guest guest]

Hi. I am a TCM herbalist (among other things) and

wanted to comment on this. In Aloe

Vera would also be considered contraindicated in

pregnancy being considered a " strong purgative " and

therefore having a distinct downward direction of

energy as well as being " bitter " and " cold " . (it's

also contraindicated during menses in TCM) FWIW.

 

Christina L.Ac.

 

--- Michelle <N2LivinWell wrote:

 

> Drinking Aloe Vera also helps to kill yeast. As a

> pregnant woman,

> several of the most effective herbal remedies are

> contraindicated.

[Guest guest]

Thank you Christina. I hadn't realized that. Good to know.

 

Michelle

[Guest guest]

Welcome. TCM often sees different aspects in herbal

medicine than Western Herbal Medicine does. There's a

really good set of Materia Medica for western

herbalists to begin familiarize themselves with TCM

herbology at

http://www.snowlotus.org/html/books/jaderemedies.html

 

Interestingly enough, this guy (Peter Holmes) is into

essential oils too.

 

Christina

 

--- Michelle <N2LivinWell wrote:

 

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