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Cannabis (Part-three.)
The females among you may have heard of (or even used) the following herbs for womanly woes: Black Cohosh, Chaste Tree, Dong Quai, White Peony & Wild Yam.
But have you ever heard of Bupleurum falcatum? No –Β I didn’t think so.
‘Bups’ (as I affectionately refer to it) is a traditional chinese herb. For anyone that suffers from regular PMS (including husbands & partners) it is simply a god send!
Do you suffer from a majority of the PMS issues below?
If so, ‘Bups’ may become your new ‘BFF’ to help you get through this trying period (sorry, yes, pun, intended)!
Nervousness, anxiety, irritability & mood swings
Abdominal bloating
diarrhoea and/or constipation
Sugar cravings
causing an increase in appetite
Uterine cramping
i.e. period pain
Breast tenderness and/or general Fluid retention
Headache and/or backache
Irregular menstruation
Check out my blog-post on female hormones for more information
This herb will clear excess oestrogen from your body, and naturally increase your progesterone levels. It will also provide a number of other beneficial actions throughout your body:
it has a mild tranquilising effect
it increases cortisol levels
which enables the body to a) deal more effectively with stress, and b) provide anti-inflammatory action
it normalises bowel function
it supports liver function
by helping to metabolise hormones, improve digestion and promote bowel function
it pRevents your smooth muscle (Your uterus) from cramping
Bupleurum will stop you feeling like a ‘crazy, psycho, mental b***h’. It will take away your pain, and help you to poo!
Reactive Hypogylcemia
Chronic Inflammatory disorders
Muscle pain
Both smooth & skeletal muscle
Fevers
Unproductive coughs
Lisa Fitzgibbon is a degree qualified (2006), experienced and registered Naturopath & Medical Herbalist. She runs her own private practice β OOMPHΒ in Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lisa has been involved in the Natural Health industry for 16 years. She draws on her professional training and experience, as well as her own personal experience to bring you realistic, holistic health advice.
Book onlineYour Naturopath or Medical Herbalist will discuss any contraindications, warnings/precautions, or side-effects with you. They may choose to use other herbs in conjunction with Bupleurum, depending on your specific symptoms. This herb will be used alongside other recommendations e.g. your diet and lifestyle. For good therapeutic effect, Bupleurum will be prescribed for a period of 8-12 weeks (or 2-3 menstrual cycles) and is taken on a daily basis.
Note:Β Most Naturopaths are also trained Medical Herbalists and vice versa.
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