Breast Oil - 250ml

Breast Oil - An Outstandingly Effective Ointment for Mastitis and Abscesses

Delicately crafted from a rich array of classic topical herbs that include a superb complement of essential oils, Breast Oil is a unique formula designed to stimulate the flow of lymphatic fluid from the breast tissue while gently reducing pain, infection and inflammation in women with mastitis or abscess. It's also perfect for longer-term use by those with fibrocystic breasts or breast cysts.

The several ingredients in Breast Oil are infused in a base of extra virgin olive oil and enjoy an impressive catalogue of medicinal properties. These range from wound healing and infection fighting, for example, to anti-inflammatory, analgesic and lymphatic detoxifier.

Calendula

Marigold flowers are a common sight in our gardens. Historically these flowers were thought to lift the spirits and encourage cheerfulness. Medicinally calendula is used to decrease inflammation and stimulate the growth of skin and mucus membranes. Extracts of calendula have also been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses. All of these properties make calendula an excellent wound healer and a good addition to your first aid kit.

Calendula is commonly used for burns, cuts, rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis and any other skin conditions. Calendula can be gargled to heal sores or abrasions in the mouth. It is also reported to stop toothaches. Internally calendula can be used to soothe the stomach lining and may be recommended for gastritis and stomach ulcers.

Calendula is most commonly used externally and is found in many salves and creams. Dried calendula can be made into a tea and used a wash or soaked into a poultice. For internal use calendula is found in capsules or tincture.

Calendula should not be used internally in pregnancy because it may lead to miscarriage. Calendula is a member of the ragweed family and should be used with caution by sensitive individuals.

Red Clover|

The pretty flowering tops of the Red Clover are the medicinally active part of the plant. Red clover is a phytoestrogenic agent. This means that it contains plant estrogens, compounds that look similar to human estrogen and can interact with estrogen receptors in the human body. The important thing to remember is that these plant estrogens only stimulate the receptors a fraction of the amount that the hormone estrogen would.

Therefore red clover can be used to treat conditions of high estrogen activity, by blocking the activity of the hormone estrogen. It can also treat conditions of low estrogen activity by binding to vacant receptor sites and causing a bit of hormonal stimulation. Red clover is used to treat menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, anxiety and depression, and PMS. A liquid extract of red clover is popular in Europe as a detoxification agent that targets the kidneys and liver.

Red clover supplements can be purchased as encapsulated herb, loose herb or liquid extract. Be sure to purchase a product that has been standardized to the isoflavone content. This is an assurance that the product contains red clover and has some active properties. Red clover can be found in formulas for hormonal balancing and detoxification.

Red clover should not be used concurrently with blood thinners or NSAIDs. Individuals with active bleeding or blood disorders should not use red clover. Breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women and those with a history of estrogen sensitive tumours should not use red clover. Discontinue red clover 14 days prior to surgery or dental work. Theoretically red clover may alter levels of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement medication.