Menopause Remedies: Herbs for Menopause
Now that we know that HRT can have serious side effects, more and more women are turning to natural
menopause remedies in order to help them deal with the more unpleasant symptoms of the menopause. Menopause
remedies can take the form of herbs, nutrition or home remedies. The home menopause remedy that is the most useful
is Herbs can be very effective in easing the menopause naturally and here are the most common ones.
- Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh is one of the most widely used and studied
natural alternatives to HRT and standardised extracts have been shown to produce better results in relieving
hot flushes, vaginal thinning and dryness, depression and anxiety compared to standard HRT
- Agnus Castus-the female health tonic that nourishes the pituitary gland
Information on Agnus Castus, description, dosages, side effects, benefits for hot flashes, headache, fatigue, breast tenderness and PMS
- Milk Thistle-potent liver detoxifier
Milk thistle is one of the most potent herbal detoxifiers, it is a must-have supplement for anyone concerned about blood sugar, liver health, chemical allergies, pollution or cancer.
- Damiana-the woman's aphrodisiac
Damiana is popular as a sex herb and it has a reputation for being an aphrodisiac for women.
- L-Theanine-a non sedating relaxant
Theanine is a unique amino acid, in that it acts as a non-sedating relaxant by increasing the brain's production of alpha waves.
- Sage
Sage helps with hot flashes, night sweats and even general sweating problems
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