Dear Bob Liebert,

I need to know what herbs I can take to get my menstrual cycle going again. I had thought I was pregnant but tests keep coming up negative. I also saw my nurse and she didn't suspect pregnancy. What can I do to get my cycle back? I'm never late, always like clock work. Please send me a list of some herbs as soon as you can .Thank you for your time.

Nicole

Dear Friend,

There are a lot factors that can contribute to cessation of the menses such as high stress, an acute bout with "cold" (changes in circulation in the body), the Pill, functional uterine troubles (including polyps, cysts, etc.). Some recommended herbs include Black and Blue Cohosh, False Unicorn (hormonal balance and functional troubles), Life Root, Pennyroyal and Rosemary (these last two esp. for "cold" conditions), and the addition of some Ginger to other herbs will "warm" and bring energy to the uterus. See our Female Toner Formula for a good balance of these herbs.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.