Blue cohosh is a plant. "Cohosh" is from the Algonquin Indian word meaning "rough," and it refers to the appearance of the roots. The root is used to make medicine. Blue cohosh is not a safe plant. However, it still is available as a supplement. Sometimes the supplements do not include warnings. Show Blue cohosh is used for stimulating the uterus and starting labor; starting menstruation; stopping muscle spasms; as a laxative; and for treating colic, sore throat, cramps, hiccups, epilepsy, hysterics, inflammation of the uterus, infection of the female organs (pelvic inflammatory disease), over-growth of uterine tissue (endometriosis), and joint conditions. In foods, the roasted seeds of blue cohosh are used as a coffee substitute. It is thought that blue cohosh might have effects similar to the hormone estrogen. It also may narrow the vessels that carry blood to the heart that can decrease oxygen in the heart.
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Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 14, 2017 Hello-- A few days ago my partner and I went for our first midwife visit at 10 wks and were devastated to learn that the baby had no heartbeat and had stopped growing between 8 and 9 wks. I'm about 11 weeks now, so I guess the baby has been gone almost three weeks now. The midwife gave me option of d&c or wait it out, and while
at first I thought I'd go with d&c, as I grew more accustomed to the idea of what had happened I started feeling like I wanted to give my body a chance first to miscarry naturally, with assistance of herbals and acupuncture. So I go in for acupuncture tomorrow, and today have tried Susun Weed's recommendation for black and blue cohosh (20 drops of each every hour, no more than five hours). For those who have tried this method for completing a missed miscarriage, my questions
are: --Did it work for you? Thanks to all--hugs to all going through this and sharing your stories. Joined Aug 30, 2007 · 27 Posts
Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 19, 2017 Thought I'd respond to my own post just in case it's helpful for anyone down the road who has similar questions. Typing this on the other side of mc. Still bleeding and cramping but passed the baby and placenta early this morning. Like many who have gone thru missed miscarriage, I had a really hard time with all of the uncertainty around
when the physical part of the process would begin and how long it would take etc, especially since I work full time outside of the house. Makes it hard to just let things happen as they happen. Fortunately I do have understanding bosses that I was able to communicate with throughout, which is more than many have. Anyway, here is what I learned about the use of acupuncture and different herbal treatments for encouraging natural miscarriage: --I lost the baby at about 8.5 weeks and
learned it had passed at my first midwife's visit around 10.5 wks. At first I was going to do the D&C, but then changed my mind and decided I wanted to give my body a chance to miscarry on its own. So, all together, it took about 4 days between cohoshes and spotting, 3 days between acupuncture and spotting, 2 days between Dong Quai and spotting. Though likely the mc completed as a result of all those approaches cumulatively. It took longer than I thought it would, but soon enough after trying those things that I do think they worked, at least in this case. I hope it's okay to share my experience unasked for. It's
been helpful for me to read other women's experiences, on this and other forums. Hopefully this can help others who are going through this. Joined Nov 8, 2007 · 8,849 Posts
Sorry for your loss. It takes time! I LOVE Susan! I find her so insightful. So much is a lost art few talk about and it's rare to see any mention on here! One day I want to take one of her classes. I used just black and also took mega doses a vitamin C. The cramps suck, let me tell you but it does work, it just takes time. I'm glad
things passed well for you. Now you need to renourish your body and mind. As you reflect and look back this was a natural choice over a D & C and my thought are with you. Hope you have a good acupuncturist that can help your body recover. Take it easy. Long soaking baths, rest and relaxation. Bless be. Joined Aug 30, 2007 · 27 Posts
Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 19, 2017 Thank you, Serenbat! Really appreciate your words.
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Acupuncture treatment is really beneficial for the women's health to help their body to recover from a miscarriage. My sister is 8 weeks pregnant is taking acupuncture treatment which will help both mother and baby in a healthy delivery. Acupuncture helps to balance the toxins inside the mother's womb. Many
top article and blogs also describes about this beneficial treatment in detail. How much blue cohosh is too much?Blue cohosh, which is generally taken as a tincture, should be limited to no more than 1–2 ml taken three times per day. The average single application of the whole herb is 300–1,000 mg.
Does blue cohosh cause contractions?Results: According to a survey of midwives in the United States, approximately 64% of midwives reported using blue cohosh as a labour-inducing aid.
What does blue cohosh help with?Blue cohosh is used for stimulating the uterus and starting labor; starting menstruation; stopping muscle spasms; as a laxative; and for treating colic, sore throat, cramps, hiccups, epilepsy, hysterics, inflammation of the uterus, infection of the female organs (pelvic inflammatory disease), over-growth of uterine ...
How long does it take for black cohosh to work?How long does it take for black cohosh supplements to work? Studies indicate that women begin to experience symptom relief four weeks after starting black cohosh supplements. Eight weeks showed even more noticeable benefits (Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, 2013; Mehrpooya, 2018).
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