uterine tonics & spasmolytics. rubus idaeus constituents~leaf: tannins flavonoids (rutin) ...
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Uterine Tonics & Spasmolytics
Rubus idaeus
Constituents~Leaf: Tannins Flavonoids (rutin) Organic Acids (succinic
and lactic) Alkaloid (fragrine): gives
tone to, and relaxes, muscles of the pelvic region.
Traces of Vit. C, B, E and A
Calcium, potassium Chelated Iron
Rubus ideaus
Indications: Uterine tonic, partus-prep, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, GI bleeding
Dosage: Infusion: 1 Tbsp/cup water; sig 1-2 cups
TID Fluid extract: (1:1 25% ): sig 5 ml TID
during labor: 5ml doses, up to 6 x qd
Angelica sinensis
Angelica sinensis
Common name: Dong quai, dang guiHabitat: native to mountainous
regions of China, Korea and JapanPart used: root
head-traumatic injuriesbody-build blood tail-move blood
Angelica sinensis
Constituents: volatile oils (0.4-0.7 %), ferulic acid, coumarins, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol
Angelica sinensis
Medicinal actions: uterine stimulant, emmenagogue,
estrogenic, progesteronichepatorestroative/protective,
nervous sedative, vasodilator, demulcent laxative
Immune stimulant, inflammation modulator hematopoeitic
Angelica sinensis
Indications: chronic dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, endometriosis, infertility (anovulatory cycles), constipation, IBS, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anemia
Contraindications: first trimester of pregnancy; not recommended during first part of luteal phase
Angelica sinensis
Dosing:Safe for long term use. decoction: 3-15 g dried radix qd1:2 fluid extract: 4-8 ml qd
Aletris farinosa
LiliaceaeCommon name:
True Unicorn RootHabitat:
Throughout the U.S. growing in fields and at the edge of swampy woods.
Parts used: Root
Aletris farinosa
Actions:
Uterine tonic, ovarian tonic, male reproductive tonic, stimulating expectorant
Aletris farinosa
Dose: Decoction:1/2-1 tsp. dried root/cup
water TID Tincture: 1:5, 1-2 ml TID
Contratindications: Pregnancy Toxic in high doses
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Family: BerberidaceaeCommon name: Blue
CohoshHabitat: Native to moist
rich woods of eastern N. America.
Part Used: Root
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Medicinal actions: Uterine tonic, emmenagogue, oxytocic, partus preparator, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Dose: Decoction: 1 tsp./cup; sig 1 cup TID Tincture 1:5, 45%EtOH; sig 1-3 ml TID Fluid Extract 1:1 70% EtOH; sig 0.5-1 ml
TID
Mitchella repens
Mitchella repens
TanninsSaponinsBittersAlkaloidsMucilage
Mitchella repens
Mitchella repens
Uterine tonicParturientDiureticEmmenagogue
(Chamaelirium luteum)
False Unicorn Root
Family: Liliaceae
Part Used: Root
Endangered
(Chamaelirium luteum)
Uterine tonicRegulates mensesResolves ovarian cysts
Steroidal saponins• Sapogenin• Diosgenin
(Chamaelirium luteum)
Dosing
(Viburnum opulus)
(Viburnum opulus)
(Leonurus cardiaca)
(Leonurus cardiaca)
Common name: Motherwort
Family: Lamiaceae
Part used: Aerial parts, especially flowering tops
Grows like a weed in any soil
Constituents: Stachydrine & leonurine (alkaloids)
Actions: Cardioprotective, cardioregulating, antianginal, relaxant, nervine, antispasmodic, antihypertensive, mild uterine stimulant and tonic, and emmenagogue
Indications: Amenorrhea and threatened miscarriage, however empirical data recommends against taking it while pregnant