[Sca-cooks] Rue Substitute / Abortificants

[Anne]

I have read that rosemary (fresh, dried, or essential oil) can cause
spikes in blood pressure, and people with hypertension should avoid
this.

Juliane Rose


On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:15:40 -0800 (PST), Chris Stanifer
<jugglethis at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> --- Jadwiga Zajaczkowa / Jenne Heise <jenne at fiedlerfamily.net> wrote:
> 
> > Actually, Oil of rue is an abortifacent. I would avoid using rue in a
> > dish you would share with strangers, and I would warn anyone that there
> > is rue in the dish. Small quantities of rue, ingested, haven't hurt me
> > that I've been able to tell, but in the US it is considered unsafe to
> > use. Fresh rue can also cause a dermatological reaction in those with
> > sensitivity.
> 
> I have also heard that Pennyroyal, and in certain (unknown to me) quantities, nutmeg have also
> been known to produce spontaneous abortions in pregnant women.
> 
> This bit of information is from the A.G.O.R.A. (Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives), in
> the section on 'Aromatherapy and the Treatment of the Reproductive System':
> 
> "Abortificants
> Carrot Seed
> 
> Abortificants
> Juniper
> Juniperus communis
> 
> Abortificants
> Marjoram
> Origanum majorana
> 
> Abortificants
> Mugwort
> Artemisia herba alba
> 
> Abortificants
> Pennyroyal
> Hedeoma pulegioides or Mentha pulegiumv
> 
> Abortificants
> Sage
> Salvia officinalis"
> 
> The following is from http://www.sisterzeus.com/Abortif.htm
> 
> "Angelica/Dong Quai a uterine stimulant with the ability to strengthen and coordinate
> contractions, to help encourage the uterus to expel it's contents. Follow the link for more
> information.
> 
> Black Cohosh to help the cervix relax and open. Many herbalists and midwives say it has the
> ability to "ripen the cervix" in preparation for childbirth. Follow the link for more information.
> 
> Blue Cohosh a uterine stimulant. With unique properties that encourage the uterus to contract.
> Susun Weed favors it either before menstruation is due, or at 5-6 weeks of pregnancy. Shouldn't be
> combined with Blue Cohosh. Follow the link for more information.
> 
> Cotton Root Bark should be used as a simple (by itself). Interferes with progesterone, and the
> corpus luteum. Stimulates uterine contractions. Chinese research supports these findings. Follow
> the link for more information.
> 
> Evening Primrose (Oenothera hookeri) may be helpful when used externally to help "ripen the
> cervix", this phrase is often used during the birthing process to refer to the condition of the
> cervix, the cervix has to dialate to allow a newborn to pass, if the cervix is not ready, midwifes
> has herbs they can use to help encourage the cervix to get ready. Things happen a bit differently
> in a herbal abortion or miscarriage, the cervix won't dialate the way it does during birth, but
> some of the same herbs may still help the cervix to relax and help to facilitate release of the
> unwanted pregnancy.
> 
> Parsley for use with other herbs or vitamin c. Good for starting a late period (when not due to
> pregnancy). Can be used as a pessary (vaginal suppository) to prepare the cervix for release.
> Follow the link for more information.
> 
> Pennyroyal One of the more toxic choices available. A herb with a long history as an
> abortifacient. In my opinion, there are better choices than pennyroyal. Follow the link for more
> information.
> 
> Pineapple (unripe)- Commonly used in tropical areas where pineapple normally grows. One lady was
> kind enough to send me this information:
> 
> "Pineapple is well known in my culture as being the fruit that able to end pregnancy. It is
> considered "sharp" thus women during their menses are discouraged to take pineapple as the
> bleeding will become heavier and women who are pregnant especially at the earlier stage are
> forbidden to take the fruit in fear of miscarriage.
> However my sister had tried to end pregnancy before with 2 pineapples but did not succeed. Since
> she's already married, she continued her pregnancy. I took one big young pineapple for the first
> day eaten in intervals of 1 -2 hours but I cannot stand the stomach cramps it caused me. I also
> tend to develop "blisters" on my tongue cause by the "sharp and stinging" taste of the young
> pineapple.
> 
> Later, I was told by an elderly that it takes at least 4-5 fresh medium sized young pineapples
> (light yellow and hard, not juicy at all) taken raw, within 2 days along with the few glasses of
> pure young pineapple juice (using juice extractor, of course), for better result. I was also told
> that pineapple will not be able to end the pregnancy if the women has a healthy and strong
> uterus."
> 
> Tansy Should be used with caution, often has side effects, and is probably the most toxic herb
> listed here on this website. Also with a lengthy history as a herbal abortifacient. Follow the
> link for more information.
> 
> Vitamin C In my opinion, probably the least toxic and most effective choice available. Interferes
> with progesterone, works best before the 5th week of pregnancy. Follow the link for more
> information. "
> 
> There is much more information on the web regarding this subject, and I would encourage any woman
> who is pregnant or may become pregnant to do their own research in this regard.  I will not vouch
> for the validity of these claims, but will merely caution our fairer gender to excersize caution
> before consuming any unknown or unfamiliar herb or spice in medieval (or otherwise) foods.  I do
> not know, nor will I pretend to know, the amount of these herbs needed to produce harmful results.
> 
> For informational purposes only...
> 
> William de Grandfort
> 
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