Dear Bob Liebert,

I am 52 years old and perimenopausal. I have heavy periods every month, it is so bad that I don't socialize during this time because I practically live in the bathroom. I heard about Lady's Mantle and I wonder if this would help me.

Thanks, Deb

 

Dear Friend,

The Lady's Mantle would be a good one to use on a daily basis, having hormonal balancing and uterine tonic properties, as well as an astringent for bleeding. Beginning a week before the period, I would suggest using the extracts of SHEPHERD'S PURSE and WITCH HAZEL (Yarrow can also be used); and continued through the menstrual period; increasing amount and frequency of doses if needed, then discontinued until a week before the next cycle.

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.