HERBAL TREATMENT FOR PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH: MORNING SICKNESS, NAPPY RASH AND POST-NATAL DEPRESSION
Morning Sickness
There are several herb remedies which are effective in controlling or relieving vomiting during pregnancy, the choice of which is determined by individual preference and response.
6 parts Spearmint leaves
3 parts Cinnamon bark (cut or powdered)
1 part Clove buds (crushed or powdered)
Infusion: 1/2 ñèð every 30 minutes for acute conditions, not to exceed 3 cups per day
Lemon Balm leaves
Infusion: 1/2 ñèð as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
Cinnamon bark (cut or powdered)
Infusion: 1/2-1 ñèð 3 times per day, taken an hour before meals
1 part Chamomile flowers
1 part Meadowsweet herb
1 part Raspberry leaves
1 part Spearmint leaves
Infusion: 1/2-1 ñèð as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
Nappy Rash
Use a soothing and healing ointment such as Comfrey, Marigold, Marshmallow or Mullein.
Where the skin is very red and sore:
Chamomile flowers
Elder flowers St John’s Wort
Exposure to fresh air is often the best treatment, though not always practicable.
For ‘cradle cap’ – apply a strong infusion of Chamomile flowers as a lotion. Apricot kernel oil is also useful.
Post-Natal Depression
Vervain is a specific remedy for convalescent and post-natal depression.
1 part Vervain herb
1 part Lemon Balm leaves Infusion: 3 cups per day
2 parts Vervain herb
1 part Rosehips
2 parts Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Dandelion root
1 part Rosemary leaves
1 part Stinging Nettle herb
1 part Motherwort herb
1 part Burdock root Infusion: 3 cups per day
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Raspberry leaf is an excellent tonic for expectant mothers. Taken regularly during the course of pregnancy, it will help to allay morning sickness and secure an easier delivery.
Raspberry leaf
Infusion: 1-3 cups per day during pregnancy
Chamomile is an excellent remedy for all kinds of complaints in babies and small children. Given in teaspoon doses, it will help to settle a baby suffering from teething, earache, colds, catarrh, colic, fright, crying, sleeplessness, etc. For infants and young children the dose is increased proportionately.
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