Remedy

Sabina (savin juniper)

Juniperus sabina

Botanical illustration of Sabina

A focused remedy for heavy menstrual bleeding during PMS or menses, especially when the flow is profuse, bright red, and clotted. Helpful when heavy bleeding is accompanied by bearing-down or labor-like pains that extend to the thighs or back, and when symptoms worsen with the least motion, jarring, or exertion.

Key indications

  • Best for: Very heavy menstrual bleeding or haemorrhaging with bright red or clotted blood
  • Profuse periods worse from motion, jarring, or least exertion
  • Bearing-down or labor-like pains extending to thighs or back during menses
  • Bleeding that feels worse from exertion and better from rest
Worse from

Motion, jarring, exertion, warmth

Better from

Rest, cool air, lying down

Suggested dosage

6C every 3 hours; taper as bleeding slows.

Frequently taken with

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.