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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.

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.

Before recorded history, folklore taught women how to alleviate all sorts of disorders. Ancient herbalists compiled a long tradition of beneficial plants. The burgeoning interest in natural healing has spawned new research that validates many 'old wives' tales'. As we explore the planet, new herbs are added to the list. Although the sheer volume of knowledge might seem overwhelming, the safety record of properly prepared and used remedies is reassuring. People can try a tea, a tincture, or a pill to see if a particular herb is helpful.

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.

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.

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.

Hormone levels decline with age. In women, this stage of life is called menopause. Women may experience mood swings, mental confusion, weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, dry skin, sleep disruption, and thinning hair. Herbs help here, too. Black cohosh, soy extracts, Asian ginseng, dong quai, vitex, wild yam, maca, sage - the list goes on. Each of these herbs helps with one or more symptoms. Many contain phyto-estrogens, which are bio-identical hormones compatible with the human body.




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