Dear Stephen,
I noticed that Japanese knotweed is a phytoestrogen. I have endometriosis in addition to lyme. Could taking this herb exacerbate my endometriosis by mimicking estrogen? Are there any others I should avoid? Replacements? Thank you for a great book! I really appreciate the detail put into the explanations.


Stephen’s response:
No, it should not add to the problem. I would not hesitate to use it. You might check out the book (abebooks.com) American Herbalism, edited by Michael Tierra, published about 1992 or so (out of print, so a used copy is what you will find). Selena Heron developed a great protocol for endometriosis that I have used many times with great success.
Stephen

This protocol was incredible. After only a few weeks most of my symptoms were gone. After six months all my symptoms were gone… it has given me my life back.

– Amazon review by Joseph

Please note:

Stephen Buhner is no longer living and this Q + A column on Planet Thrive is closed to new questions. It will be kept on our website so readers can access vital information in the archives, communicate with each other in the comments section, and find herbs, books + lyme adjuncts in our directory. If you want to read more of Stephen’s writings, please see his website at: stephenharrodbuhner.com.



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