December 07, 2022

Squaw Vine 1:2 (Mitchella Repens)

Description:

Squaw vine is used in preparation for birth

Dosage:

2-5 mls per day, 20-40 mls per week

Parts Used:

Aerial parts

Main Actions:

  • Parturient
  • Uterine tonic
  • Astringent
  • Emmenagogue

Key Indications:

  • Partus Preparator – birth preparation
  • Irregular menses
  • Dysmenorrhoea
  • Menorrhagia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Mucus colitis

Major Safety Issues:

Contraindicated in first and second trimester