Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 All, Well I am biased as I have a manuscript awaiting publication on that very subject but I have to agree with Z'ev and Bob. Sarah, if you have a formula/list of herbs she is taking I can give you some information as I understand it from the Chinese medicinal perspective. Professor of Chinese Internal Medicine World Medicine Institute (formally Tai Hsuan College of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology) Honolulu, HI Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Thomas, Here's what she's taking: 1. Gonaxine (I think this is an herb/supplement mix) 2. days 1-14 of cycle: HE Salvia off, HE Angelica archangelica, Medicago sativa 3. days 15-21: Alchemilla vulgaris, Achilea millefolium 4. HE Lavandula off, HE Origanum marjorana, Humulus luppulus 5. Quotivit (some sort of combo preparation, I think) 6. H202 D6 7. Lepidolite D8 8. Plantanus orientalis, Vitis vinifera For the straight ahead herbs I've mostly found out what they do. These other supplements I've had less luck with. And I haven't found much on P. orientalis or V. vinifera. The issue is that she now has a 15-18 day cycle. Based on my research I would suspect the A. archangelica may be responsible, since it can be used to induce menstruation or expel the lochia. The herbs in general seem to be quite moving, and a few are classified as phytoestrogens...Am I on the right track? My patient is French and was prescribed these by her doctor in Paris. The problem is she lives in NY and hasn't seen him since last May, during which time her condition has changed. Might the herbs may be partially responsible for her cycle getting shorter? I think she's going to take a break from this regemen so we can see if/how the herbs are complicating things. Then we'll reassess and probably start Chinese herbs. Thus far I've only done acupuncture, prescribed da zao/peanut tea, and made dietary recommendations (ie, foods to build blood & jing). Btw, the short cycle started 1 year ago, after taking Clomid, but it may have been gradually getting shorter before. She wasn't very clear. She's 38, one child (4 years old). Prolonged labor w/ lots of Pitocin. She has a high FSH (couldn't remember the number), heavy periods w/ light red blood, mucus, and clots. She also has PMS (cramps, anxiety, irratability, mental depression, constipation then diarrhea w/ menstruation). Other sx: difficulty falling asleep, feels cold inside her body @ night, weak digestion, stress incontenence, frequent urination, nocturia. Pulse is thin and rapid, slippery right guan, weak left cun. Tongue is pale red, with some purplish hue, paler sides and petecchia; think white coat. Thanks for your thoughts, input, etc. Best, Sarah , > wrote: > > All, > > Well I am biased as I have a manuscript awaiting publication on that very subject but I have to agree with Z'ev and Bob. > > Sarah, if you have a formula/list of herbs she is taking I can give you some information as I understand it from the Chinese medicinal perspective. > > > > > > Professor of Chinese Internal Medicine > World Medicine Institute (formally Tai Hsuan College of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology) > Honolulu, HI > > > > Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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