The Value Of Feminine Herbal Supplements

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.

Physical well-being and emotional stability depend on a healthy endocrine system. This is the network of glands that produce hormones in the human body. Hormones regulate every metabolic process and every stage of life from birth on: growth and development, puberty, reproduction, and menopause. The smooth transition from one stage to the next can be disrupted if hormones are out of balance. Imbalances can be caused by glandular disorders, improper diet, deficiencies, stress overload, environmental pollutants, and emotional or physical trauma.

People learned to depend on the plants around them for healing long before recorded history. We are indebted to ancient herbalists for a long list of beneficial herbs. Modern research has validated much of this folk lore, and exploration of the corners of our planet has expanded the list. The wealth of knowledge and options might seem overwhelming. However, herbs are remarkably safe when used properly, and people can simply try a tincture, tea, or pill to see if a particular herb gives them what they need.

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.

Women have suffered with premenstrual symptoms so much that this natural, regular occurrence is called 'the curse'. Fortunately, herbs help. Licorice promotes a regular cycle, and ginger and black cohosh reduce the pain of cramping. Lady's mantle and cayenne pepper curb excessive bleeding.

During pregnancy, ginger and wild yam are used for morning sickness. Nettle, red raspberry, and dandelion nourish mother and baby. Not yet pregnant? Maca, vitex, and lady's mantle are said to boost fertility. Dandelion and milk thistle are especially good for the liver, which produces hormones important 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.

Finally there is menopause, when estrogen production may slow or become wildly erratic. Generations of Women have battled the emotional confusion and physical symptoms of this natural progression out of the childbearing years. However, there is help. Sage, Asian ginseng, black cohosh, vitex, and dong quai are only a few of the herbs known to help during this transition.




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