Re: Gyno-ease?

[Guest guest]

> Tonight was my lastnight at my seasonal position at b & n and this

> woman came to the counter w/a fibroid book that I had already read. I

> commented on it and she said that she has been on Gyno-Ease and it

> reduced her 22 week fibroid down to 15 weeks. Has anyone tried this?

Distributed by:

Pacific Biologic Company, , Po Box 520, Clayton, CA 94517

http://www.pacificbiologic.com/

(Note: Gyno-Ease isn't listed anywhere on their website though. Not

certain why not--as they are identified as the distributor of

Gyno-Ease on other sites.)

Ingredients: Cinnamon Twig, Poria Plant Fungus, Hoelen, Peony (White)

Root, Tree peony root bark, Peach Kernel.

Take 2-3 capsules/day for a cost of ~$32/month.

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WARNING: This company has had a serious recall of herbal products

containing toxic substances in the past which could truly be

detrimental to one's health.

As for the ingredients in this essentially Chinese herbal remedy...the

following is based upon what can be found online in numerous Chinese

pharma dictionaries:

Cinnamon twig: The young twig of Cinnamon strengthens the body and is

said to result in a more youthful complexion. Cinnamon twig can be

used to relax neck and shoulder tension. It is categorized as a warm

herb, capable of warming the entire body, and is primarily used in

Chinese herbalism to open blood channels and thus to improve

circulation. It is not as deeply tonifying as the much older and

richer bark.

Poria Plant Fungus (Chi Pu Ling): Regulates fluid metabolism, and

calms the heart energy.

Hoelen: Hoelen increases chi and dispels water ( " dries the

dampness " ). It relieves adverse water congestion and regulates water

congestion. It is used to increases the flow of urine to treat:

* edema

* dropsy

* frequent urination

* diarrhea

Hoelen is also a sedative that " quiets the heart and calms the spirit "

to relieve hypertension, heart palpitations and insomnia.

Peony (white) Root (Bai Sho): Uterine relaxant, analgesic,

mucostatic. A classic Chinese herb used to help regulate a woman's

menstrual flow. It is used to help promote fertility. From a Chinese

herbalist site: " Peony root is a famous and highly prized blood tonic

used to relax muscle and cleanse the blood. It is one of the most

highly prized women's herbs used traditionally to help regulate the

female hormonal cycle and to tonify and purify the blood. It is also

used as a pain reducing agent and as an emotional stabilizer by women.

It is said to relieve cramps and spasms anywhere in the body. In

particular, it is considered to be highly effective in relieving

menstrual cramps. Peony root is also believed to extend life and to

promote beauty. An old Chinese saying states that " a woman who

consumes Peony root regularly becomes as beautiful as the Peony flower

itself. " Men should use Peony as well, since it has an antiaging

effect without effecting hormones. "

Tree peony root bark (Mu Dan Pi): Uterine stimulant,

anti-inflammatory, sedative, anti-cholinergic. Traditionally used

for: Bleeding due to heat in the blood; fever due to deficiency of

yin; amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, or abdominal mass associated with blood

stasis; traumatic injury with blood stasis; sores and carbuncles.

Peach Kernal (Tao Ren): Uterine relaxant, analgesic, uterine

stimulant. (Should not be taken during pregnancy.) Breaks up Blood

stagnation. Can be used for menstrual problems and traumatic injury.

Moistens the intestines so it can be used for constipation.

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As I understand this (and I could well be wrong here -- corrections to

this are more than welcome), a fibroid is viewed as disease occurring

due to blocked chi resulting in blood stagnation. This combination of

Chinese herbs is probably used (in conjunction with acupuncture,

typically) to stimulate blood flow and unblock the flow of energy.

There isn't any research available (that I could easily locate) that

would support this theory or show this remedy to be useful for

fibroids. Given the analgesic quality of this combo of herbs, I would

guess this has a similar effect as taking an NSAID, such as Aleve.

Only, it's waaaaaay more expensive.

Perhaps there's a Chinese herbalist " out there " lurking on the group

who could explain in greater detail this remedy and its benefits. Any

research citations available would also be extremely helpful.