Friday, January 6, 2017

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.

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.

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.

Some herbs are helpful all through a woman's like, from puberty to post-menopause. Vitex is one; it eases menstrual pain, boost fertility, and moderates such menopausal symptoms as hot flashes and night sweats. Red raspberry leaves are known as a pregnancy tonic, but they also help prevent uterine prolapse in the elderly. Dandelion, nettle, hawthorn, and oat straw nourish and strengthen the entire 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.

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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