Women Benefit From Feminine Herbal Supplements

By Deborah Morris


Being a woman is a wonderful thing. She is a complex and complicated mixture of wisdom, humor, emotion, intuition, pliability, and strength. The medical profession, dominated by men for much of its history, has failed to unravel the true nature of women and their health needs. Fortunately, wise students of nature have discovered a bounty of feminine herbal marvels that nourish, soothe, energize, and balance the female body.

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 Some of the earliest historical documents concern herbal medicine.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 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 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.

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.

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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