Guest guest Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi, how much Vitex did you use? Also, it may be worth considering Mucuna pruriens (should be available from pukka) as this is high in l-dopa (used in Parkinson's) and so should have an antagonistic effect on prolactin levels. regards, gursewa harrad. I wonder if I might ask for any help with the following patient? I have been treating this patient in her early 30’s for 2 yrs now with a combination of homeopathy and herbal medicine, achieved a modest reduction in prolactin levels but have not re-established her periods yet – any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She came off chemical medicines because of side-effects. Aetiology believed to be a pituitary tumour. Prolactic levels now 4750 (recent test, level up) Amenorrhoea Breasts change size, with differences between the sides, but have never produced milk Sleeps well Healthy appetite and balanced diet. Exercises regularly (but not to excess) She is a lean, dry, cold Vata type Energy levels good. Digestion and elimination good now, after treatment. Tendency to anaemia – tongue pale, palms and conjunctivae pale. Is taking Fe amongst other supplements. Tongue very coated, especially posteriorly, and has by and large resisted attempts to clear (clear ama) Herbal medicines prescribed, amongst others, include: Triphala, kanchanar guggul, Triphala guggul, trikatu, Ashwaganda, shatavari (Asparagus rac.), , Zingiber, Vitex, Trifolium, Daucus. Any suggestions gratefully received Thanks Craig -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 > Breasts change size, with differences between the sides, but have never > produced milk > Tongue very coated, especially posteriorly, and has by and large resisted > attempts to clear (clear ama) > > Any suggestions gratefully received > Thanks > Craig Dear Craig, I have a breast enhancement cream available which has been used by others to help even up differences in sizes etc. although it is rather expensive, please contact me off list regarding this: info@... Tel: 01900 826392 In cases of excessive milk production certain Chinese herbs can be very effective but I note that no milk is being produced. Lorraine Hodgkinson MNIMH MRCHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Vitex only in relatively small doses – up to 20 drops of FE o.m. . Have tried her on Mucuna in conjunction with Ashwaganda and Shatavari. Any suggestions? C _____ From: ukherbal-list [mailto:ukherbal-list ] On Behalf Of herbalist@... Sent: 10 April 2007 23:55 To: ukherbal-list Subject: RE: hyperprolactinaemia Hi, how much Vitex did you use? Also, it may be worth considering Mucuna pruriens (should be available from pukka) as this is high in l-dopa (used in Parkinson's) and so should have an antagonistic effect on prolactin levels. regards, gursewa harrad. I wonder if I might ask for any help with the following patient? I have been treating this patient in her early 30’s for 2 yrs now with a combination of homeopathy and herbal medicine, achieved a modest reduction in prolactin levels but have not re-established her periods yet – any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She came off chemical medicines because of side-effects. Aetiology believed to be a pituitary tumour. Prolactic levels now 4750 (recent test, level up) Amenorrhoea Breasts change size, with differences between the sides, but have never produced milk Sleeps well Healthy appetite and balanced diet. Exercises regularly (but not to excess) She is a lean, dry, cold Vata type Energy levels good. Digestion and elimination good now, after treatment. Tendency to anaemia – tongue pale, palms and conjunctivae pale. Is taking Fe amongst other supplements. Tongue very coated, especially posteriorly, and has by and large resisted attempts to clear (clear ama) Herbal medicines prescribed, amongst others, include: Triphala, kanchanar guggul, Triphala guggul, trikatu, Ashwaganda, shatavari (Asparagus rac.), , Zingiber, Vitex, Trifolium, Daucus. Any suggestions gratefully received Thanks Craig -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Craig, Re Vitex: a small dose will increase prolactin levels; a larger dose will decrease them. Tribulus terrestris may help. Have a look in the archives because there was a lot posted on hyperprolactinaemia Best wishes Morag M. Chacksfield BSc, MNIMH _________________________________________________________________ Txt a lot? Get Messenger FREE on your mobile. https://livemessenger.mobile.uk.msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Craig, I would be tempted to use much higher dosages of Vitex to suppress prolactin - around 40gtt FE or even add it to the main mix, with the first dose first thing in the morning. As for the Mucuna, it might be worth trying it on its own at a higher dose (as a powder, not tincture) or as Seb Pole suggests, with Tribulus to enhance the conversion to L-dopa. good luck, g.  Vitex only in relatively small doses – up to 20 drops of FE o.m. . Have tried her on Mucuna in conjunction with Ashwaganda and Shatavari. Any suggestions? C _____ From: ukherbal-list [mailto:ukherbal-list ] On Behalf Of herbalist@... Sent: 10 April 2007 23:55 To: ukherbal-list Subject: RE: hyperprolactinaemia Hi, how much Vitex did you use? Also, it may be worth considering Mucuna pruriens (should be available from pukka) as this is high in l-dopa (used in Parkinson's) and so should have an antagonistic effect on prolactin levels. regards, gursewa harrad. I wonder if I might ask for any help with the following patient? I have been treating this patient in her early 30’s for 2 yrs now with a combination of homeopathy and herbal medicine, achieved a modest reduction in prolactin levels but have not re-established her periods yet – any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She came off chemical medicines because of side-effects. Aetiology believed to be a pituitary tumour. Prolactic levels now 4750 (recent test, level up) Amenorrhoea Breasts change size, with differences between the sides, but have never produced milk Sleeps well Healthy appetite and balanced diet. Exercises regularly (but not to excess) She is a lean, dry, cold Vata type Energy levels good. Digestion and elimination good now, after treatment. Tendency to anaemia – tongue pale, palms and conjunctivae pale. Is taking Fe amongst other supplements. Tongue very coated, especially posteriorly, and has by and large resisted attempts to clear (clear ama) Herbal medicines prescribed, amongst others, include: Triphala, kanchanar guggul, Triphala guggul, trikatu, Ashwaganda, shatavari (Asparagus rac.), , Zingiber, Vitex, Trifolium, Daucus. Any suggestions gratefully received Thanks Craig -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Thanks for all the suggestions. Will look into higher doses of Vitex and Mucuna. Also recently discovered that Artemisia vulg. has high levels of Bromine in it, so may look into that. Best wishes Craig -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 That's interesting, thanks Morag. (nice illustration of Arnd-Shulz principle) What do you consider a small and large dose? Best wishes Craig Re: hyperprolactinaemia Hi Craig, Re Vitex: a small dose will increase prolactin levels; a larger dose will decrease them. Tribulus terrestris may help. Have a look in the archives because there was a lot posted on hyperprolactinaemia Best wishes Morag M. Chacksfield BSc, MNIMH -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: 09/04/2007 22:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 > Sorry I am quite late on this but I have been very successful using a combination of Shatavari, acorus calamus, centella asiatica, anemone pulsatilla. In this case there was lots of emotinal baggaage hence acorus. pulsatilla and centella. hope helps Iria Schiller Hi, > how much Vitex did you use? > Also, it may be worth considering Mucuna pruriens (should be available > from pukka) as this is high in l-dopa (used in Parkinson's) and so should > have an antagonistic effect on prolactin levels. > > regards, > gursewa harrad. > > > > I wonder if I might ask for any help with the following patient? > I have been treating this patient in her early 30’s for 2 yrs now with a > combination of homeopathy and herbal medicine, achieved a modest reduction > in prolactin levels but have not re-established her periods yet – any > suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She came off chemical medicines > because of side-effects. Aetiology believed to be a pituitary tumour. > Prolactic levels now 4750 (recent test, level up) > Amenorrhoea > Breasts change size, with differences between the sides, but have never > produced milk > Sleeps well > Healthy appetite and balanced diet. Exercises regularly (but not to > excess) > She is a lean, dry, cold Vata type > Energy levels good. Digestion and elimination good now, after treatment. > Tendency to anaemia – tongue pale, palms and conjunctivae pale. Is > taking Fe > amongst other supplements. > Tongue very coated, especially posteriorly, and has by and large resisted > attempts to clear (clear ama) > > Herbal medicines prescribed, amongst others, include: > Triphala, kanchanar guggul, Triphala guggul, trikatu, Ashwaganda, > shatavari > (Asparagus rac.), , Zingiber, Vitex, Trifolium, Daucus. > > Any suggestions gratefully received > Thanks > Craig > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: > 09/04/2007 > 22:59 > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/754 - Release Date: > 09/04/2007 > 22:59 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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