An increasing number of women are seeking natural ways to relieve their menopause symptoms. Natural medication is not about medicine in the pharmaceutical sense of the word but rather the use of natural substances such as herbs, herbal supplements and nutrients that can help relieve menopausal symptoms that can be very distressing during this very natural time of a women's life.
Herbalists generally accept, as do, in fact, many in mainstream medicinal practices that Black Cohosh is the most effective herb for combating menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Indeed, as far as a natural ways to deal with menopause, Black Cohosh is being increasingly recommended by open-minded general practitioners as an alternative to standard hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which has a record of producing undesirable side effects in many women. Indeed, this herb is widely regarded as a natural medication for menopause, that is, an effective herbal remedy.
Another widely acclaimed herb in relieving menopause symptoms is Dong Quai. Donq Quai is a member of the celery family and well known for its ability to regulate the female reproductive system. Its greatest use is to relieve women's ailments such as premenstrual stress, menstrual cramps, irregularity, and the various symptoms of menopause, including relieving hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
The third main herb that is important to be aware of is Red Clover. Red Clover is rich in phytoestrogens whish is a naturally occurring plant compounds. Research has found that herbs rich in these plant-based compounds may relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. Red Clover is particularly rich in isoflavones, an important class of phytoestrogens. It may even be effective in delaying the onset of osteoporosis.
Other herbs useful for the relief of menopause symptoms are Sage, which contains phytoestrogens, Sarsaparilla and the root of the Wild Yam, which are natural estrogen promoters.
Other than herbs Soybeans contain a class of isoflavones. Studies suggest that high consumption of soy reduces menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes. Like Red Clover, Soy may also reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Vitamin E is also thought to reduce the intensity of hot flashes.
There are many different menopause herbal formulas, that is a combination of herbal ingredients, as well as other formulas containing herbs combined with other natural substances. In fact, some such comprehensive formulas are known to, not only help combat menopausal symptoms but also increase sexual desire. It is important therefore to understand what makes these products useful-an important factor in making an informed decision about a natural way to deal with menopause.
Often better results are achieved using a menopause comprehensive product that is professionally and scientifically formulated by accredited and reputable manufacturers of herbal products that can ensure the proper blending of ingredients to maximize the therapeutic benefits needed to combat menopausal symptoms. Such comprehensive formulas using carefully selected ingredients many times can offer greater therapeutic benefits, often better than taking a single herb or nutrient on its own.
Do not, however, try mixing and matching nutrients and herbs on your own. This can be very dangerous to your health and your purse. Ratios of ingredients need to be balanced perfectly in order for it to be optimally effective.
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Author Bio
Ian Finlayson is chief writer and Webmaster of The Herb Spiral a website dealing with medicinal and culinary herbs. His articles aim to provide a balanced insight into the known and traditional therapeutic properties of commonly used medicinal herbs. The Herb Spiral has a section devoted to herbal treatments of menopause.
