Larry Evans wrote:
>
> I am a graduating senior at UNM. I am currently involved in research
> concerning alternative herbal treatments used in labor/delivery,
> whether historically or currently or both. Preferably, I am looking
> for information about pain control, stimulating labor, minimizing
> bleeding or treating hemmorage. Additional information about
> abortifactants might also be applicable. Any assitance would be
> greatly appreciated by myself and my colleagues.
> TJ Peterson
> UNM Albuquerque, NM.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Larry,
You may want to pick up Jeanne Acterberg's books called Imagery in
Healing: Shamanism and Modern Medicine and Woman As Healer. Jeanne
makes reference to herbal remedies used by women down through the ages
to prevent pregnancy or as use for abortion. She has a working
bibliography which may help you as well. Good Luck. Marti.
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Feb 16 10:02:32 1998
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Liam Campion)
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Ethnobotany
hi tj... hmm, an interesting project. reclaiming herbal wisdom that ws
misplaced as modern medicine and modern law took over reproduction.
raspberry leaves seem an essential and historic women's herb. they are
high in calcium, perhaps this is why they are helpful with labor and
also with cramps. abortifacients also can expedite labor but they tend
to be dangerous, rosemary, castor, pennyroyal, and of course you must be
familiar with squaw vine, motherwort etc... the latter is quite
bitter. precipitous labor caused by toxins may be complicated by
bleeding. shepherd's purse, is still used to prevent hemmorhage.
some of the colonization of birth by modern medicine may create fear and
increased muscle resistance in a climate of authoriatarian intervention
or control. some midwife practitioners believe spiritual attitude,
respect and connection, is an important tool... some healers don't
separate awareness from plants...
there are more than a few excellent herbals available, maude grieve is
excellent for cross referencing plants in the brittish pharmacopeaia for
properties...
Dr Steve Bailick, ethnobotanist of the New York Botanic Gardens has
published a book about plants used in Belize which might be interesting
because of the convergent traditions of Europe, India, Africa, and the
new world rainforest in a blended society. i wonder if anyone on
navajo...
"a healer without a forest is like a mechanic without tools" Belize
midwife: Hortense Robinson as quoted by steve bailick
cheers, marybeth
> >
> > I am a graduating senior at UNM. I am currently involved in research
> > concerning alternative herbal treatments used in labor/delivery,
> > whether historically or currently or both. Preferably, I am looking
> > for information about pain control, stimulating labor, minimizing
> > bleeding or treating hemmorage. Additional information about
> > abortifactants might also be applicable. Any assitance would be
> > greatly appreciated by myself and my colleagues.
> > TJ Peterson
> > UNM Albuquerque, NM.
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Feb 16 10:04:42 1998
From: "Jackie Van Brocklin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 11:05:45 CST
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In-reply-to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. Jivan
>
THANK YOU, Jivan!!!
Jackie
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FYI...Stefanie
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