Herbs - Squawvine

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(also referred to as...)

Partridge Berry, Motherhood Tea

Latin Name: Mitchella repens

Family: Rubiaceae

 
Description

Squawvine can be found in dry woods as well as swampy areas throughout America. It flowers in June and July and the leaves, which look similar to those of red clover, are green year round.


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Historically and today, squawvine has been drunk by West Indian women during pregnancy for a safe and easy delivery. This plant helps tone the uterus, strengthens the nerves, circulation, and promotes a healthy fetus. It is used in sore nipples, painful menstruation, bladder complaints, incontinence, and suppression of urine. Its astringent properties make it useful for stopping excessive discharges such as excess menstrual flow and leuccorhea. It prepares the womb for childbirth and assists it back to normal after. Combined with raspberry leaves, squawvine makes an excellent miscarriage preventative and is just wonderful during pregnancy to help prepare oneself.


 

Source

Aerial portions of plant.


 

Preparations

Infusion: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp. herb and infuse 10 minutes. Take 3 times daily.

Tincture: Take 20 to 40 drops 3 times daily or as otherwise stated.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Use only in the last trimester of pregnancy.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

 

Bladder Complaints

Circulatory Problems

Digestive Problems

Excessive Menstrual Flow

Incontinence

Leuccorrhea

Menstrual Cramps

Nervous Disorders

Pregnancy (and Related Problems)

Suppression of Urine

 

 

 


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