Women Benefit From Feminine Herbal Supplements

By Deborah Morris


Women have particular health needs, many of which have not been well understood by the medical profession. A woman needs wisdom, humor, flexibility, strength, energy, and serenity to meet all the demands of work, home, and family. Feminine herbal supplements have helped women cope for centuries, and research has validated folk lore passed down through the ages.

Hormones, produced by the glands that make up the endocrine system, are the conductors of physical harmony. They regulate every bodily function. Growth and development, reproduction, performance, and emotional and mental health are good as long as the endocrine system is functioning properly. Unfortunately, modern life is hard on this critical component. Bad food choices, a sedentary lifestyle, high stress levels, and living in a polluted environment can cause hormonal imbalances. Tried and true herbs help restore health.

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 Some of the earliest historical documents concern herbal medicine.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 key to a happy life. Herbs can enhance puberty, childbearing, and menopause. Vitex is one traditional plant known to ease menstrual pain, boost fertility, and help with hot flashes and vaginal dryness during menopause. Red raspberry leaves, a popular pregnancy tonic, also help prevent uterine prolapse. Dandelion, nettle, hawthorn, oat straw, and dong quai are nourishing herbs that support every part of a woman's body.

Menstruation, a natural function of the reproductive system, can cause so many problems that it has been considered a curse. Licorice is particularly helpful in regulating the cycle, while ginger and black cohosh ease menstrual pain. Lady's mantle and cayenne are useful when bleeding is excessive. The list of PMS symptom relievers is a long one.

There is a long list of herbs for the childbearing years. Nutritive ones like nettle and dandelion keep blood and bones strong. Fertility can be supported with maca, vitex, and lady's mantle. Wild Yam and ginger can ease morning sickness. Dandelion supports the liver, which produces hormones essential for conception.

A lack of energy is one of the most common complaints of modern women, who often have to balance the demands of both workplace and home. Blue vervain and licorice root are specifics for an energy boost. Ashwaghanda can increase stamina and promote sound sleep. Maca, a South American root, has become popular for its hormone balancing and energizing effects. Hawthorn is heart healthy and also helps with mood swings and depression; evening primrose and schizandra may alleviate these enervating problems.

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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