Dear Bob Liebert,

My husband suffers from a hernia that he has had about 20 years. This can become painful at times, especially when he has lifted something too heavy. He has a lot of pain in the lower back & testicles. He has taken Saw Palmetto in capsule form which does help some. Which one of your tinctures would you recommend for his problem? Thanks.

 

Dear Friend,

In this case I would try one herb that may help more than one symptom; the WITCH HAZEL extract; known for helping tighten tissues, and certain symptoms of muscle pain involving lower back and aching down legs as well as testicles. Take internally as well as rub over sore areas and over herniated area. YARROW is also one to try, though you might give the Witch Hazel a try first by itself.

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

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.