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reproductive system
cervicitis
botanicals

primary herbs

Calendula officinalis: use internally and intravaginally to promote healing; douches, suppositories and other internal applications useful in reducing discharges, ulcerations and abscesses (Felter, pp. 262-263)
Hydrastis canadensis: internally and intravaginally for cervical erosions; specifically indicated for erosions of mucosal surfaces with poor circulation and soreness that is worse with pressure (Felter, pp. 418-419)
Sanguinaria canadensis (toxic): small or dilute doses intravaginally to relieve burning, itching mucous membranes (Felter, p. 615)
Thuja occidentalis (essential oil): diluted with other bland oil (almond, wheat germ) intravaginally (Nissim, p. 105)
Ulmus fulva: nutritive demulcent, soothes irritated tissues (Felter, p. 683)


complementary herbs

vaginal depletion pack: a 1 lb. jar is filled half full with anhydrous magnesium sulphate and approx. 6 tbsp. of glycerine are added until a soapy mixture is obtained. Then add tinctures of:
Hydrastis canadensis, 4-6 oz.
Thuja occidentalis, 2 oz.
Melaleuca cajuputi, 2 oz.
This mixture may be spooned onto lamb's wool and made into a tampon-like dressing as described in the escharotic treatment. It is placed against the cervix with the aid of a speculum and removed after a full day (24 hours). (Stansbury; Sherman, formula #18)

escharotic treatment: naturopathic protocol
1. Bromelain: pineapple enzymes in capsule or tablet form are powdered, moistened and then applied to the cervix and cervical os.
2. Calendula officinalis succus: used to rinse the bromelain out of the vagina.
3. ZnCl solution: prepared using 90 g. powdered zinc to 60 ml. chloride solution.
This solution is mixed with Sanguinaria canadensis tincture at a ratio of 1:3
ZnCl to herb tincture. This mixture is applied to the cervix and left on for one minute. Avoid contacting the vaginal walls, as the solution is caustic and causes ulcerations.
4. Calendula officinalis succus: used to rinse the above solution off the cervix and out of the vagina.
5. After each treatment a homemade tampon is constructed and left in place for 24 hours. A small amount of lamb's wool is spread out flat and a generous tbsp. of the vaginal depletion solution is spooned upon it. The wool is then wrapped into a cylindrical shape, herbs inward, and tied with dental floss leaving a long string for easy removal. The vaginal depletion solution should be in contact with the cervix as much as possible.
6. instructions: twice a week for 5 weeks at which time a pap smear may be repeated to determine if the treatment should be continued another 5 weeks.

Ulmus fulva suppositories: melt 1 oz. cocoa butter in a double boiler or microwave. add:
Ulmus fulva powder, 4 heaping tbsp.
Vitamin E oil, 1 tbsp.
Vitamin A liquid, 1 tbsp.
The solution is stirred thoroughly and poured into suppository molds.
instructions: suppositories may be used vaginally each night between escharotic treatments. (Stansbury)


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