Herbal Natural Remedies for Menopause
Herbs are effective natural remedies for menopause...Are you looking for an effective alternative to HRT? Learn which herbal treatments work well as natural menopause remedies. They are safe and gentle on your body ... no nasty side effects!
Some of the most effective menopause natural remedies, are dietary and lifestyle changes.
Regular exercise, and a healthy diet, containing plenty of those special ‘menopause foods’ and supplements, will go a long way towards removing or relieving your menopause symptoms.As well as these healthy lifestyle changes, there are effective herbal natural remedies for menopause available too… Some herbal natural menopause remedies are so strong and powerful, that you should certainly not take them at the same time as any hormonal treatments. Consult your healthcare provider, if you are in any doubt. Some of the most effective herbal natural remedies for menopause are: Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.
Black Cohosh
Agnus Castus
Raspberry Leaves
Liquorice
Saw Palmetto
Dang Gui
St John’s Wort
Ginseng
Comfrey Salve
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Black Cohosh - This is one of the most effective natural remedies for menopause. It has even been officially recognised as an effective menopause treatment, in Germany.
- The herb works in a similar way to the estrogen in the body, that is lost as part of the menopause. So it helps to relieve and soothe some of the symptoms, especially:
- hot flashes
- vaginal dryness
- depression
- hormonal mood swings
- water retention
- bloating
- Take capsules or tincture.
- Caution:
- Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not exceed stated dose.
- May cause stomach upset, or heavy menstrual bleeding in some women.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Agnus Castus (Vitex Agnus Castus) - This is another of the most effective natural menopause remedies – it really works very well!
- The herb works on the pituitary gland, which is the centre of hormone management. In this way, it keeps the estrogen, and other female hormones, in a state of balance, and relieves menopausal symptoms.
- Capsules or tincture are best.
- Caution:
- Do not use if pregnant, or trying to conceive.
- Do not take with oral contraceptives, or other hormonal treatments.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Raspberry Leaves
- Raspberry leaves are a very good herb to tone up and strengthen the womb.
- This herb should settle your menstrual pattern and flow - and make periods less painful.
- Capsules and tincture are available, but the tea is most effective:
- Use 1 teaspoon of dried raspberry leaves, in a cupful of hot water
- Steep for 10 minutes
- Strain and drink twice a day
- Caution: Do not use during pregnancy.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Liquorice - Liquorice helps the body to use estrogen – so it is one of the most widely used natural remedies for menopause, either on its own, or together with other menopause herbs.
- It helps to relieve all hormone related menopause symptoms, especially:
- water retention
- bloating
- breast tenderness
- It is best to take DGL (deglycyrrhizinated) liquorice (in capsules), rather than ‘whole’ liquorice.
- Caution:
- Do not take whole liquorice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not take whole liquorice if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
- Do not take whole liquorice for longer than 6 weeks
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Saw Palmetto - This helps to balance fluctuating hormones in women, so is widely used as a menopause natural remedy.
- Try capsules or tincture.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Dang Gui (Dong Quai or Angelica sinensis) - This is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the most commonly used Chinese medicine for ‘women’s problems’.
- It acts in the body in a similar way to estrogen - so does help to balance out some of the hormonal symptoms
- Take capsules or tincture.
- Get More Info on Dong Quai for Hormone Balancing, Menopause and PMS
- Caution:
- Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Do not use if you have a cold or the flu.
- May cause sun sensitivity in some people.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies St John’s Wort - St John’s Wort is not one of the specific natural remedies for menopause, but many women do find it very helpful with hormone related anxiety, depression and mood swings.
- Take capsules or tincture.
- Caution:
- Do not take with hormonal contraceptives.
- Do not take with anti-depressants or L-dopa.
- May cause sensitivity to the sun in some people.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Siberian Ginseng - Siberian Ginseng helps to balance hormones in menopause.
- At menopause, the ovaries stop producing estrogen, but other glands in the body do still produce some estrogen.
- Siberian Ginseng helps the adrenal gland in producing estrogen. This makes the levels of female hormones better balanced within the body.
- Take capsules for up to 3 months, for the best results (but see the ‘caution’ below.)
- Caution:
- Do not take for longer than 6 weeks without a break.
- Do not take if you suffer from high blood pressure.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies Comfrey - This is a remedy to help purely with the vaginal dryness which often accompanies menopause.
- Use a natural salve or ointment with comfrey as the main ingredient.
- Apply a little of the ointment after bathing, to soothe and moisten delicate vaginal tissues.
Return to the list of natural menopause remedies All of these, are of course, long term menopause natural remedies, but you should start to see the difference within a few weeks, or even months.
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Other natural remedies for menopause which deal with single symptoms of menopause, are mainly for hot flashes. These can be very embarrassing, and disruptive of your everyday life.For the best results, do combine all of these remedies with diet and lifestyle changes. Before too long, you should be able to experience a positive difference in your menopausal symptoms. If you have any concerns about your menopause symptoms, do consult your healthcare provider. What works for you? Do you have any tips and experiences in finding natural remedies for menopause, to share? Tell us about your experiences... Return to look at symptoms and treatments of menopause.
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