Labor

Blue cohosh stimulates a delayed labor; increases the strength of contractions; reduces pain during and after childbirth. It is helpful in removal ot retained placenta. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Castor oil helps to initiate labor. Do not use it during pregnancy, use it to initiate labor only - if you need. Take castor oil as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.
CAUTION: Castor oil is a powerful laxative same time.

Beth root helps to initiate and stimulate labor. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Red raspberry leaves alleviate pain; strengthen uterus; make labor shorter and more efficient. Take 10-30 g of red raspberry leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, beginning at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. Caution: Do not use it before 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Abuta reduces uterine hemorrhages after childbirth. Take abuta daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Angelica root facilitates labor and childbirth; stimulates placenta evacuation after birth. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Black cohosh increases and regulates uterine contractions during labor. Take 80-120 mg of standardized black cohosh extract daily, containing 2.5% of triterpene glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Lavender oil alleviates pain after childbirth. Add a few drops of lavender oil in bath.