Feminine Herbal Supplements Benefit Women

By Deborah Morris


Women are blessed to have many natural remedies for what ails them. This is especially important since most medical research has been done on men. Even though doctors pay more attention to women's health now, there's a huge demand for alternative ways to maintain health and restore balance. Smart women all over the world are using feminine herbal supplements for common health issues.

Health and balance depend on the proper functioning of the endocrine system. This system consists of a number of glands that produce hormones. Hormones regulate every function of the body: growth and development, metabolism, energy production, reproduction, and mental and emotional stability. Improper nutrition, lack of some essential nutrient, a stress overload, and environmental pollution are some things that can disrupt the hormonal balance so vital to health. Fortunately, nature is a treasure house of beneficial herbs that help women maintain or regain this balance.

Since the dawn of time, people have relied on plants for healing. Some of the earliest historical documents concern herbal medicine. As modern research has proved, 'old wive's tales' are often true. As cultures intermingle, more valuable healing plants become available. There is so much knowledge it may seem overwhelming, but there's no need to try it all. Find an herbal remedy that works for you and stick with it. Fortunately, the safety of herbs properly used is so great that it doesn't hurt to experiment. Read up on herbal supplements and then try one in a tea, a tincture, a capsule, or an oil.

Hormonal balance is important during all the stages of a woman's life, from puberty, through childbearing, into menopause, and beyond. Many herbs are helpful in every phase, while others have more particular applications. For example, Vitex is used for menstrual problems, fertility issues, and menopausal symptoms. Red raspberry leaves are well known as a pregnancy tonic, but they are also useful in preventing uterine prolapse in the elderly. Dandelion, dong quai, hawthorn, nettle, and oat straw nourish the body, helping to restore and replenish during the years of menstruation and childbearing.

Menstruation is a natural function of the female body, but it can be so out of balance that it used to be called 'the curse'. Licorice regulates the cycle, lady's mantle and cayenne help curb excessive bleeding, ginger and black cohosh help with pain. Many more herbs help with PMS symptoms.

There are many herbs for the childbearing years. Nettle and dandelion are valuable sources of minerals that keep blood rich and bones strong. Maca, vitex, and lady's mantle boost fertility. For morning sickness, try wild yam or a cup of ginger tea.

Women often complain of fatigue as they try to balance home, family, and career. Blue vervain and licorice root restore energy. Maca root has become popular for its energizing effects. There are over a dozen forms of this South American root, some which work best for women and others that benefit men. Schizandra, hawthorn, and evening primrose are among the herbs that help with mood swings and mild depression, both of which can sap energy.

Menopausal symptoms - hot flashes, night sweats, emotional instability, weight gain, skin problems - have perhaps made more herbs famous than any other complaint. Fortunately, herbs can bring real relief. Sage, Asian ginseng, vitex, dong quai, wild yam, and black cohosh are used by million of women all around the world. Maca, soy, and motherwort can also help ease women through this transition.




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