Perimenopause is a phase before menopause and after perimenopause.Various kind of problems are faced by women in this phase. So the following herbal remedies are advised for the treatment of perimenopause.
9 Herbal Remedies For Perimenopause
Dong Quai
It is a herb that is found in Chinese countries. This is very good for the perimenopause. It can be taken in combination with chamomile for better results.
This dong quai interacts with warfarin and it is related with photosensitivity. Hot flashes are effectively treated with this medicine.
Ginseng Root
Ginseng root is very good for the treatment of the symptoms of perimenopause.The ginseng root is available in different preparations. You can get it from a drug or herb store. The combination of ginseng with placebo is good for the perimenopause.
Red Clover
Red clover contains phytoestrogens which fulfills the deficiency of estrogens in the body. The hot flashes in the perimenopause are caused due to the deficiency of estrogen in the body.
So phytoestrogens will restore the deficiency of estrogen in the body.Phytoestrogens are found in the plants and in some foods like soy and lentils. So diet containing soy and lentils should be taken.
Wild Yam
It acts as an antioxidant and help to relive the symptoms of perimenopause.
Chaste Berry
The production of progesterone will increase by taking chasteberry.The chastberry is good for female who have more of estrogen than progesterone.
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh is popularly called as woman’ herb as it helps a lady to recover her illness. The black cohosh has an ingredient known as isoflavone that helps to increase the hormonal activity in the body.
Primrose Oil
It has some essential fatty acids that help to give relief from perimenopause symptoms. It helps in the production of hormones like prostaglandins which helps to counter the other hormonal changes in the perimenopause phase.
Though this is safe for most of the people but it causes stomachache and nausea to some so it is advised not to take primrose oil with any other drugs of blood thinning or anesthesia.
Sage Leaf
Sage leaf is a very common herb that is used in many herbal medicines and a kitchen spice. It is a light gray green plant which gives earthy smell at the time of crushing.
It is found in Spain and Mediterranean countries. Sage leaf can be used in the form of tea or diluting sage extract in a glass of water. It is easily available at any spice store.
Sage leaf has got antibacterial, antiviral properties which are good for the women when she enters her menopause phase. It regulates the mood swings of the women in per menopause period.
Kava Kava
Kava Kava is a unique plant that is found in south pacific islands. The ingredient kava lactones that are found in the roots of kava are very good for the female in perimenopause.
The roots of the kava plant are crushed and a powder is made. This powder when taken with any liquid is good to fight many diseases in addition to the symptoms of perimenopause like insomnia, anxiety and depression.
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