Mildly expectorant diaphoretics may overlap with the benefits of alteratives by warming the circulation. Herbs chosen for strengthening elimination through the respiratory organs may have other benefits. Cimicifuga is useful for its antispasmodic role in the treatment of endometriosis. Other herbs which are used as astringents include American Cranesbill, Beth Root, Burr Marigold, Lady's Mantle, and Periwinkle. These reduce tension and take the edge off pain since the symptoms can be so difficult to manage.
Flower essences are a gentle way of using the essences of plants in water.
They are believed to affect one's thoughts and emotional states. The uterine tonics tones and strengthen the whole system, both on the tissue of the organs and on their functioning. Examples are Black Cahosh, Blue Cahosh, Castleberry, False Unicorn Root, Life Root, Motherwort,, Raspberry and Square Vine. These stimulate and promote normal menstrual flow. Useful in this function are the herbs such as Blue Cahosh, False Unicorn Root, Life Root, Motherwort, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Rue, Southernwood, Squarewood, Squaw Vine and Yarrow.