Hi David- Can you give more clarification on using blue cohosh as the MM says it's best used short term. Would you ever use it as part of long-term formula at 1/36 part? Or is the recommended 1/18 to 1/36 part dosing applied to the short term use? When using short term, for ovarian pain, could it be used for a few days before ovulation each month? And in that case, would you have the client add a few drops to their long-term formula for a few days. For inflammatory arthritis of the small joints, would it only be added to the client's protocol when they were having a flare and what is the max number of days you would recommend using it? Thanks!

David said: Would you ever use it as part of long-term formula at 1/36 part? Rarely, but if truly indicated, yes. Or is the recommended 1/18 to 1/36 part dosing applied to the short term use? When using short term, for ovarian pain, could it be used for a few days before ovulation each month? Yes. And in that case, would you have the client add a few drops to their long-term formula for a few days. Yes, if I can trust that they will follow directions. For inflammatory arthritis of the small joints, would it only be added to the client’s protocol when they were having a flare and what is the max number of days you would recommend using it? No, that would be long tern use at 1/36 part, for up to 3 months, giving cardioprotective herbs with it.