PMS, Menstruating and Herbal Management of these symptoms.

PMS, Menstruating, Menopause and Herbal Management of these symptoms include the use of such herbs as:

What is Menopause, well is a natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s, it can be brought on earlier by certain conditions/surgeries.  Some of the most common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness. There may also be sleep disturbances. The severity of these conditions can bring anxiety and depression, and vary in degree from woman to woman. 

  • Black cohosh is known to reduce hot flushes in menopausal women and to have low toxicity.
  • Night sweats – Astragalus, Cat’s claw, Schisandra, Zizyphus.
  • Excessive sweating – Rehmannia, Sage, Red clover, Zizyphus.
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) California poppy, Wild yam, Cramp bark and Ginger
  • Menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) – Beth root, Ladies’ mantle, Chaste tree, Paeonia, Shepherd’s purse, Yarrow.
  • Menopausal – Alfalfa, Black cohosh, False unicorn, Ladies’ mantle, Shatavari, Kava.

Many women experience a range of symptoms as their hormones changes leading up to menopause. While estrogen hormones rise and fall, this can vary from woman to woman.  So why would you seek a one medication fits all when a Herbal prescription is tailor-made to fit your symptoms and your experience with PMS, a healthy menstrual cycle and Menopause.  A herbal remedy has the ability to reduce these and other symptoms of menopause, as you approach menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen, causing symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes but to name a few.

Did you know that a cup of red clover or sage tea has been used to manage the symptoms of hot flushes?  You make this by simply adding a 1 tsp of dried herbs or fresh, per 200ml of water, brew for 3-5 minutes or adjust to your liking if you are wanting to add some sweetness you can add pure honey.  Red clover has been shown to improve sleep as well, but caution if you are on medication you should check with your herbalist before consuming.  

One thing almost every woman struggles with month to month if periods, they can cause back pain, stomach cramps, tiredness, increased appetite but to name a few.  Many herbs can help elevate these troublesome symptoms and restore your bodies natural cycle.  

Why not book now and get relief from your symptoms, all online and from the comfort of your own home, with tailor-made prescriptions delivered right to your door.

Book now with your Herbalist

Get your one on one consult and a tailor-made herbal scripts.  All available online and delivered straight to your door, checking for adverse reactions with current medications and supplements.

Sleep and the Herbs that help you feel Rested

Sleep and the Herbs that help you feel rested, such herbs as Valerian, passionflower, Ziziphus, Withania, chaste tree, valerian are the perfect herbs for achieving quality sleep.

Not getting enough sleep affects our memory, motor skills, metabolism, and how the body repairs itself.   Its import to get quality sleep achieving the REM cycle is essential for waking up feeling rested.  

Herbs such as passionflower, Withania and valerian can be taken as a tea 1/2 hour before bed to help you wind down.   Also, a magnesium bath with lavender added before your cup of tea should help you achieve a night of quality sleep.  

If you are having trouble still you should see a professional such as your GP or Natural practitioner such as my self, to assist you, I would with your current medical team with your consent to do so. 

Book now with your Herbalist

Get your one on one consult and a tailor-made herbal scripts.  All available online and delivered straight to your door, checking for adverse reactions with current medications and supplements.