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Women's Herbs
 
Women are special creatures by God's design. Our bodies have features and functions way beyond what men can ever even conceive how we are able to perform such divine tasks.
 
And as a result, our bodies need special attention. There are many, many plants in the herbal kingdom that were made to service our special needs.
 

 

DONG QUAI

Dong quai is an aromatic herb that grows in China, Korea, and Japan. The reputation of Dong quai is second only to Ginseng and is considered the ultimate, all-purpose woman's tonic herb. It is used for almost every gynecological complaint from regulating the menstrual cycle to treating menopausal symptoms caused by hormonal changes.

 
There are even speical ways to prepare herbs specially for women's needs. Herbal formulas prepared with certain wines and brandys have a special affinity to womens reproductive system.  
 
                                  
 
 

Menstruation Herbs

 
For this divine task, there are many herbs that have intense focus on the problems women incur when going through her menstruation period.
 
 
Conception and Childbearing Herbs
 
There are herbs designed specifically to aid in conception, secure the fetus in the womb, pacify the bodies response to the developing fetus and simply ease a woman through the childbirth experience.
 
1st Trimester Tea
 
Contains:  Red Raspberry, Wild Yam, False Unicorn, Damiana
 
Properties:  This combination of herbs secures fetus and addresses morning sickness.
 
Preparation:  Tea form
 
2nd Trimester Tea
 
Contains:  Red Raspberry, Wild Yam
 
Properties:  This comination of herbs relaxes pelvis and cervix and quiets nerves.
 
Preparation:  Tea form