PP Botanicals and Homeopathics Flashcards
mildly estrogenic, mildly sedative
cimicifuga
used for dyspareunia
estrogenic, great for low libidio dt adrenal fatigue, sleep deprivation
glycyrrhiza
low libido dt anxiety/stress, concomitant cardiac symptoms
leonurus
low libido, atrophic changes dt amenorrhea
maca
brazilian rainforest herb, long hx of use for low libido, increases blood flow to genitals, also good for PP brain fog
pytchopetalum olacoides= muira puama
ayurvedic rememdy, increases fertility
asparagus racemosus
damiana, folk remedy for low libido
turnera aphrodisiaca
high sex drive before PG followed by abhorrence PP, decreased milk flow, nervous, depressed
agnus cast
actual phobia to sex, painful sex, obsessive/compulsive behavior PP
lyssinum
irritable, alternates btw rushing to get everything done and “taking to her bed,” averse to communication, ineffectual urging, constipation, chilly
nux vomica
sexual desire utterly destroyed PP w/constant preoccupation to regain it
onosmodium
teary, despondent, wants company, touch, thirstless, better open air, decreased libido dt hormonal imbalance, mood swings, enjoys being held/cuddled but rejects further intimacy
pulsatilla
irritable, apathetic, weary, feels as if uterus is dropping out, depression dt hormonal causes, weight gain after delivery or inability to lose any weight, sexual and emotional indifference to pt, worn out/exhausted
sepia
good after PP hemorrhage, sadness, melancholy, averse to conversation, agitated, tossing about, can’t keep still
trillium