Uterine Tonics & Spasmolytics

Rubus idaeus

Constituents~Leaf: Tannins Flavonoids (rutin) Organic Acids (succinic

and lactic) Alkaloid (fragrine): gives

tone to, and relaxes, muscles of the pelvic region.

Traces of Vit. C, B, E and A

Calcium, potassium Chelated Iron

Rubus ideaus

Indications: Uterine tonic, partus-prep, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, GI bleeding

Dosage: Infusion: 1 Tbsp/cup water; sig 1-2 cups

TID Fluid extract: (1:1 25% ): sig 5 ml TID

during labor: 5ml doses, up to 6 x qd

Angelica sinensis

Angelica sinensis

Common name: Dong quai, dang guiHabitat: native to mountainous

regions of China, Korea and JapanPart used: root

head-traumatic injuriesbody-build blood tail-move blood

Angelica sinensis

Constituents: volatile oils (0.4-0.7 %), ferulic acid, coumarins, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol

Angelica sinensis

Medicinal actions: uterine stimulant, emmenagogue,

estrogenic, progesteronichepatorestroative/protective,

nervous sedative, vasodilator, demulcent laxative

Immune stimulant, inflammation modulator hematopoeitic

Angelica sinensis

Indications: chronic dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, endometriosis, infertility (anovulatory cycles), constipation, IBS, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, anemia

Contraindications: first trimester of pregnancy; not recommended during first part of luteal phase

Angelica sinensis

Dosing:Safe for long term use. decoction: 3-15 g dried radix qd1:2 fluid extract: 4-8 ml qd

Aletris farinosa

LiliaceaeCommon name:

True Unicorn RootHabitat:

Throughout the U.S. growing in fields and at the edge of swampy woods.

Parts used: Root

Aletris farinosa

Actions:

Uterine tonic, ovarian tonic, male reproductive tonic, stimulating expectorant

Aletris farinosa

Dose: Decoction:1/2-1 tsp. dried root/cup

water TID Tincture: 1:5, 1-2 ml TID

Contratindications: Pregnancy Toxic in high doses

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Family: BerberidaceaeCommon name: Blue

CohoshHabitat: Native to moist

rich woods of eastern N. America.

Part Used: Root

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Medicinal actions: Uterine tonic, emmenagogue, oxytocic, partus preparator, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Dose: Decoction: 1 tsp./cup; sig 1 cup TID Tincture 1:5, 45%EtOH; sig 1-3 ml TID Fluid Extract 1:1 70% EtOH; sig 0.5-1 ml

TID

Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens

TanninsSaponinsBittersAlkaloidsMucilage

Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens

Uterine tonicParturientDiureticEmmenagogue

(Chamaelirium luteum)

False Unicorn Root

Family: Liliaceae

Part Used: Root

Endangered

(Chamaelirium luteum)

Uterine tonicRegulates mensesResolves ovarian cysts

Steroidal saponins• Sapogenin• Diosgenin

(Chamaelirium luteum)

Dosing

(Viburnum opulus)

(Viburnum opulus)

(Leonurus cardiaca)

(Leonurus cardiaca)

Common name: Motherwort

Family: Lamiaceae

Part used: Aerial parts, especially flowering tops

Grows like a weed in any soil

Constituents: Stachydrine & leonurine (alkaloids)

Actions: Cardioprotective, cardioregulating, antianginal, relaxant, nervine, antispasmodic, antihypertensive, mild uterine stimulant and tonic, and emmenagogue

Indications: Amenorrhea and threatened miscarriage, however empirical data recommends against taking it while pregnant