Sunday, September 27, 2009

Herbs To Ease Menopause Symptoms!

Some women feel that menopause can bring them relief from monthly menstrual periods, freedom from worrying about unplanned pregnancy, and a great excitement about entering into a new phase of life.

While, some other women feel that menopause can cause various emotional and physical disturbances.

So, for which category you belongs to or you are in somewhere between them?

Whatever it is, all of us need to suffer from certain menopause symptoms, such as depression, insomnia, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, sore breasts, stiff joints, and bloating.

In order to ease these symptoms, traditional Chinese medicine offered a variety of treatments such as herbs. Some herbs are also scientifically proved, such as black cohosh, vitex, etc.

Here are the herbs for menopause symptoms:

1. Black cohosh

Studies showed that black cohosh is effective in reducing the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), which is a great cause of hot flashes. There are two anti-rheumatic agents in this herb. This herb works effectively in relieving muscular pain and cramping.

2. Vitex

Vitext herb has hormone regulating properties. This herb can not only relieve hot flashes but also helps in treating vaginal dryness and depression. This herb acts on pituitary and hypothalamus glands and regulates the levels of progesterone hormone. This herb won’t cause any side effects and also it won’t react with other medications.

3. Dong quai

This is a well-known herb in Chinese medicine for its blood purifying properties. This herb has tonic and regulatory effects on female reproductive system.

Studies showed that dong quai works effectively as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and pain reliever. It lowers your blood pressure and soothes menopausal discomforts.

This herb can also be called as “female ginseng” because of its ability to re-nourish and revitalize your body by correcting hormonal imbalance. Dong quai when used in conjunction with other herbs that tonify your spleen can work greatly in relieving dizziness, hot flashes, stomachaches, blurred vision, and constipation.

4. Dandelion

It works great for liver. Hormonal imbalances during menopause can put stress on your liver. Dandelion root can greatly helps to prevent it.

5. Chamaelirium luteum

This acts as estrogen regulator. It directly works on your uterus and ovaries. It works greatly for the specific treatment of ovarian cysts.

6. Gingko biloba

It improves circulation, brain function and oxygen supply to all the cells in your body. It works greatly for treating depression, fatigue and memory problems.

7. Licorice

It works as powerful adrenal stimulant and is a wonderful estrogenic herb. But, care must be taken while using the herb. This herb can not be used too often as it can increase blood pressure and deplete potassium.

8. Liferoot

It acts a uterine tonic and contains great amounts of estrogens. This herb helps in establishing vascular and emotional stability and avoids hot flashes. Also it can help in treating painful, irregular and excessive menstrual bleeding.

9. Red clover

It contains a plant estrogen named as coumestrol that can regulate your ovaries. It has good alkaline properties and restores your body functions. It works greatly in treating ovarian cysts.

10. Raspberry

It acts as an astringent. This nutritive estrogenic herb helps in strengthening your uterine muscles and relieves intestinal and uterine spasms. Also, it helps in treating uterine and vaginal prolapse.

11. Saw palmetto

It has astringent and diuretic properties that help in treating urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and fluid retention.

12. Shepherd's purse

This herb has good androgenic properties. It helps in normalizing the progesterone levels. If you are entering into menopause and having excessive and irregular bleeding or spotting, this herb can help in regulating and increasing the length of the menstrual cycle.

13. True unicorn root

This herb can strengthen your genital organs and it relieves indigestion and acts as sedative.

14. Wild yam

This is a powerful estrogenic herb being in use by various women around the world. It has good anti-inflammatory properties and relieves menopausal arthritis.

15. St. Johns Wort

It acts as sedative and works for anxiety states and also helpful in combating menopausal depression.

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