Herbs That Induce Labor
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Herbs
For labor, several herbs are used to induce labor or to stimulate contractions. Do not take any of these herbs without first conferring with a midwife, physician, and a herbalist.
Castor Oil
Castor oil has been widely used as a traditional method of inducing labor. It can be taken by mouth or as an enema. Castor oil encourages bowel movement and works as a laxative. The taste is bad and can easily cause you to feel nauseous. In order to take castor oil by mouth, mix two full tablespoons in a small amount of range juice. Swallowing a large amount of castor oil is poisonous, so it should be consumed with care.
Blue/Black Cohosh
Blue and Black Cohosh can be found in form of tincture and black cohosh as a tea as well. Blue Cohosh is said to be effective but this herb has been connected with infant heart attack. Black Cohosh increases the risk of severe hemorrhage, which can be very serious issue during labor and cesarean section. The homeopathic remedies of these herbs don’t have these risks. For Blue Cohosh the homeopathic remedy is Caulophyllum and for Black Cohosh it is Cimifuga racemosa.
Cumin tea Cumin tea is used by midwives in South-America. Prepare by adding 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to one cup of boiling water and allow to steep for 5 minutes before drinking. Cumin tea is bitter. You can add a raw cube of potato into the tea, because it absorbs the bitterness of the cumin. You can add sugar or honey as well to improve the taste. Don’t drink more than 1 cup an hour per day.
Red raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea is a "uterine conditioner" according to the herbalists. At least it tastes good.
PineappleAn enzyme in the Pineapple fruit is reputed to ripen the cervix andhelp to start the labor. In order to get enough this enzyme, you have to eat a lot of pineapple.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is said to ripen the cervix when it is used internally 5 gel caps up against the cervix daily.
More information about Natural Ways To Induce Labor
Herbs
For labor, several herbs are used to induce labor or to stimulate contractions. Do not take any of these herbs without first conferring with a midwife, physician, and a herbalist.
Castor Oil
Castor oil has been widely used as a traditional method of inducing labor. It can be taken by mouth or as an enema. Castor oil encourages bowel movement and works as a laxative. The taste is bad and can easily cause you to feel nauseous. In order to take castor oil by mouth, mix two full tablespoons in a small amount of range juice. Swallowing a large amount of castor oil is poisonous, so it should be consumed with care.
Blue/Black Cohosh
Blue and Black Cohosh can be found in form of tincture and black cohosh as a tea as well. Blue Cohosh is said to be effective but this herb has been connected with infant heart attack. Black Cohosh increases the risk of severe hemorrhage, which can be very serious issue during labor and cesarean section. The homeopathic remedies of these herbs don’t have these risks. For Blue Cohosh the homeopathic remedy is Caulophyllum and for Black Cohosh it is Cimifuga racemosa.
Cumin tea Cumin tea is used by midwives in South-America. Prepare by adding 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to one cup of boiling water and allow to steep for 5 minutes before drinking. Cumin tea is bitter. You can add a raw cube of potato into the tea, because it absorbs the bitterness of the cumin. You can add sugar or honey as well to improve the taste. Don’t drink more than 1 cup an hour per day.
Red raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea is a "uterine conditioner" according to the herbalists. At least it tastes good.
PineappleAn enzyme in the Pineapple fruit is reputed to ripen the cervix andhelp to start the labor. In order to get enough this enzyme, you have to eat a lot of pineapple.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is said to ripen the cervix when it is used internally 5 gel caps up against the cervix daily.
More information about Natural Ways To Induce Labor
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