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Alfalfa Alfalfa contains plant world equivalents of human estrogens, so a woman, whether she is going
through menopause or breastfeeding a baby, may derive some benefit from it. (Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Black Cohosh Black cohosh root can mimic estrogen in the body. It is useful for hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and even the depression sometimes associated with menopause. (White,Linda B., M.D. )
Black haw Rich in steroidal saponins that serve as precursors for hormone production by the liver, black haw is an excellent herb during menopause.
Black haw Viburnum Black haw is an excellent remedy for menstrual cramping, and is used by herbalists in helping to prevent miscarriage, and to prevent excessive flow at the menopause.(Mabey, Richard p37-40)
Black, Blue cohosh Though black and blue cohosh are unrelated, they are often used together and have a synergistic, not interchangeable, relationship...While blue cohosh is primarily associated with blood flow to the pelvic area, black cohosh maintains it's effects through it's estrogen-like action. Black cohosh has a special affinity with menopausal women and is used in formulas to balance and regulate hormonal production during menopause.
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Clary Sage oil For relief of hot flashes take a sponge bath with a few drops of clary sage oil in cool water
Dong quai Dong quai is an excellent herb to help ease women into menopause if difficulty arises. balances and regulates hormone production.(Gladstar, Rosemary )
Fennel Extracts of fennel have estrogenic properties that may benefit women going through the hormonal imbalances caused by menopause.
Fo Ti Fo-Ti is a mild stimulant to estrogen production in women, making it appropriate for treating a variety of undesirable symptoms in menopause.(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Hemp seed tea Crushed hemp seed (Cannabis sativa) tea
-rich in essential fatty acids - is a specific against menopausal constipation.
Lady's mantle The semi-magical and gentle healing powers of this traditional women's herb can be quite helpful during the menopause years.(Gladstar, Rosemary )
Licorice It has estrogenic and other steroidal properties and is used to normalize and regulate hormone production.(Gladstar, Rosemary )
Panax ginseng Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb that helps the body copy with the stress of hormonal changes
red clover Clover's phytoestrogens relieve menopause and menstruation related problems(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )
Sage Regular garden sage is a yang, grounding herb and many women find sage tea relieves hot flashes. (Gladstar, Rosemary )
Tribulus Terrestris The hormone balancing effects of Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris for women makes this herb suitable for premenstrual syndrome and menopausal syndrome.(. . (), )
Valerian Provides a grounding and stabilizing effect on women with menopausal tensions.(Gladstar, Rosemary )
Vitex An excellent herb for restoring and regulating the estrogen/progesterone balance(Gladstar, Rosemary )
Wild Yam Wild Yam regulates the female system, particularly during menstrual distress and menopause,as well as used in treating infertility.
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