Helpful Herbs For Menopause
Author: Wade Robins

Menopause is an extremely difficult time in a woman's life.
Many factors make menopause difficult including the physical
symptoms and emotional changes. Herbs for menopause are just
some of the ways you can help yourself feel better in a natural
way. They can help counteract the physical changes. Below are
just a few of the herbs for menopause that you can use to lessen
your symptoms.

Different Herbs For Relief of Menopause Symptoms

The dandelion leaves, roots, and tops can be a useful herb in
getting your hormones under control. It is recommended that you
take 1,000- 3,000 mg tablet or 2-3 cups of tea when you use this
herb for menopause.

Ginseng root is another form of herb that is found to be very
helpful during menopause. Ginseng has been found to strengthen
the adrenal glands, increase the immune system, and provide
energy. One of the symptoms of menopause is fatigue so this can
help with that. Again taking 1,000- 4,000 mg is a proper dosage,
but keep in mind you should take this in the morning, as it will
provide energy.

Licorice root is another herb for menopause that helps the
adrenal glands. It is considered an estrogenic herb because it
stimulates the estrogen production your body is lacking. Speak
with a doctor before using this herb because taking too much can
deplete your potassium stores. When you have hot flashes
licorice, root tea is also good for controlling them.

Lavender is also another good herb for menopause. Rather than
ingesting the lavender, it is known as a calming agent. If you
have lavender oil for a bath or a spray for your bedroom, it can
enhance your relaxation and help you to sleep.

The herb sage is used for a natural reduction of hot flashes.
It can reduce the excessive sweating. It also contains plant
estrogen. It is extremely helpful if you take it an hour before
sleep to help reduce the sweating during the night though it is
recommended that you drink at least 3 cups of sage tea during
the day or incorporate sage into your food. For more info see
http://www.menopausesymptomshelp.com/Natural_Remedies_For_Menopause
on diet and exercise.

Your physician should approve each herb for menopause listed
above. You doctor will be able to help you figure out the dosage
that works for you and give you a little advice on other herbs
that might also help you. Remember if these herbs for menopause
do not help alleviate your symptoms you can ask your doctor for
other medicine, however these remedies have been around for
centuries and have proven effective.

For those menopausal women who suffer from frequent hot
flashes, sage is one of the herbs for menopause known to curb
sweating. Sage is also rich in plant estrogens, and if taken one
hour before bedtime can significantly reduce night sweats. Sage
taken during the day can be consumed in three cups of tea or
used to flavor food.

If you decide to begin taking herbs for menopause, you should
first consult your doctor to arrive at an appropriate dosage and
to make sure that the herbs will not interfere with any other
medications you are taking.


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http://www.menopausesymptomshelp.com/Menopuase_And_Insomnia on
menstrual cycles. http://Menopausesymptomshelp.com is a
comprehensive resource to know about Menopase Symptoms.