Herbal remedies for menopause

   Menopause is a very important period in a woman’s life. The reason is that menopause defines the end of reproductive capacity as well as hormonal changes that affect body’s mood and function.

  Menopause is characterized by intense symptomatology due to hormonal changes. Hormonal substitution has been the first solution to treat symptoms of menopause, so far. However, as many studies have shown, hormonal substitution is not that innocent, because has been associated with cardiovascular problems. In nature, there are many herbs that help relieve menopause symptoms.

What is menopause?

   Menopause is a a natural biological process that defines the end of fertility, because of reduction of estrogen production. Common symptoms that may vary from woman to woman are:
Hot flashes

• Vaginal dryness
• Emotional instability
• Blood lipid disorders (cholesterol, LDL, TGL)
• Changes in body weight distribution – weight gain
• Bone density reduction
• Migraines

   Although the precise mode of action has not been established, there are many herbs in nature that relieve the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. The reason is that they contain substances with estrogenic activity, called phytoestrogens. In particular, phytoestrogens mimic the action of human estrogen, thereby helping to reduce the intensity of menopausal symptoms.

• Black Cohosh – Cimicifuga racemosa

• Agnus Castus – Lygaria
• Evening Primrose Oil 
• Red clover (Trifolium pratense)

• Dong quai – Angelica sinensis

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