I was reviewing the Damiana MM sheet related to a current preconception/infertility patient I am working with. I noticed the formula mentioned there to enhance libido (a goal of the patient). Specifically, it mentions: "Sexual tonic formula for women: Damiana (2 parts), Shatavari (2 parts), Chaste Tree (1 part), Dang Gui (1 part), Celery seed (1 part), Cotton Root Bark (1 part), 2 tsp. herbs/8 oz. hot water, steep 1 hour, take 4 oz. 3x/day or 2-3 ml TID. I use this formula to enhance pelvic circulation, clitoral sensitivity and libido as well as for treating anorgasmia in women." As this is a person with PCOS recovering from long-term BC use and amenorrhea, and hoping to conceive, I thought this formula looked interesting. I have two questions: 1. Would you want to decoct this or is this formula assuming you're using granules of some of the more hardy herbs (e.g. dang gui) 2. I am not finding organic Cotton Root Bark easily; where do you source this from? Thank you!

the formula is a tincture formula, not a tea or extract granules, Cotton root bark is not active as a dried herb, so you need to get a tincture made from the fresh root bark. I am not sure who is making it these days, H & A used to make it but discontinued it many years ago.