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Re: Pennyroyal
From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Feb 23 21:10:43 2009
Thank you E, I appreciate the info. I had no idea that this would cause
such a mess. I can only blame myself for the problems that i am now
having had used this. i was doing well on Lupron, as i fear I may have
messed up all the progress for which I was having. But i did contact
the CEC and Dr. Sinevro recommended I send my records, for which I am
going to collect this week to send him. He thinks he can help me. God
willing.
Thank you again,
Kelly
At Fri, 20 Feb 2009, anonymous wrote:
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>Dr Metzger ?
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>At Thu, 19 Feb 2009, E. wrote:
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>>Just a reminder to PLEASE research *any and all* herbal
>>treatments (including teas) that you are thinking about
>>using for your health. Many of these herbs can be
>>very strong and some have serious adverse side effects.
>>Pennyroyal was actually used to induce abortion in colonial
>>times and is very strong (contracts uterine muscles).
>>The oil is toxic and if taken internally, can be lethal.
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>>You can read more about it here:
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>>http://www.sisterzeus.com/Pennyroyal.htm
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>>Pennyroyal
>>American Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegoides)
>>European Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
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>>Pennyroyal is a well-known abortificant which causes the uterine muscles
>>to contract, it is said to be very effective and is sometimes combined
>>with Blue Cohosh, or mugwort. It is believed to be most effective as
>>tea, drunk while hot. Either the fresh or dried herb can be used, some
>>think a tea made from the fresh herb may be more effective, but at this
>>time there is not enough information available to make a determination
>>of which is better, if you purchase herbs of good quality it may not
>>make any difference. For more information on purchasing herbs.
>>
>>During American colonial times a tablespoon of brewers yeast was
>>frequently added to a freshly brewed cup of pennyroyal tea to induce
>>abortion. This combination is mentioned in King's American Dispensatory
>>in the late 1800's, as "reputed to be a safe and effective
>>abortifacient".
>>
>>The essential oil of pennyroyal should NEVER be used internally even in
>>small amounts it is a deadly poison, and is not a pleasant way to die,
>>two young women from Colorado died from pennyroyal oil poisoning the
>>doctors could do nothing to save them as their organs failed, they died
>>a very painful death, lets learn from their tragic mistakes and not
>>loose anyone else this way. The essential oil may be used externally
>>only, but is very potent, if rubbed on the skin it can cause irritation.
>>The oil of pennyroyal is VERY concentrated. It has been estimated by
>>University of Illinois pharmacognosist Norman Farnsworth, PhD (a leading
>>researcher on herbal emmenagogues and abortifacients) that one would
>>have to drink 50-75 gallons of pennyroyal tea to equal a fatal dosage of
>>pennyroyal oil. The tea poses little to no fatality hazard. Uni Tiamat
>>writes: "I have found Pennyroyal leaf infusion to be very effective and
>>safe in my own herbal abortion experience. But caution, anything in
>>excess may be damaging." 4
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>>After drinking pennyroyal tea for any length of time, or any other
>>abortificients, it is advisable to soothe the after effects by consuming
>>a nourishing teas and eat a healthy well balanced diet. See taking care
>>after herbal abortion. Abortifacients can be taxing on the kidneys and
>>liver, anyone with health problems, especially with the liver or kidneys
>>should consult with an herbalist or midwife before consuming any of
>>these herbs, read more about who should not use these herbs.
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