Herbal
Combination For The Treatment of Menopause
By Miranda Thompsen
When a number of herbs are combined in a
singe supplement, it is called a herbal combination. It is often used to
treat the uncomfortable symptoms and side effects of menopause.
While herbal combinations used to treat
menopause contain many different herbs, some of them are common and are
referred to as ‘female herbs’. They are given below:
Black Cohosh
Known for its curative properties black
cohosh or Cimicifuga racemosa were used by native Americans to cure many
female problems. Experiments done recently shows that it contains many
ingredients which classify black cohosh as a phytoestrogen,. The components
are acetin, cimicifugioside, acetylacteal, 27-deoxyactin, cimigenol, and
deoxyacetylateal. Though its exact mechanism of action is not known, various
clinical studies have revealed its hormonal properties. This makes black
cohosh a popular ingredient in herbal combinations meant for menopause
treatment.
Dong Quai
Another oft-used ingredient to treat
menopause is a herb called dong quai. Also known as Angelica sinensis, this
herb is originally from China, where it has been used as a food additive for
more than a thousand years. The herb is used in China to treat various
ailments, of which treating menstrual problems and menopause are two of
them. It is known as the ‘menopause herb’ in western countries where it is
used to correct hormonal imbalance.
Chaste Berry
This comes in the shape of a large shrub,
common to the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. The name is derived from
its property to suppress sexual desire. Used by Greeks and Romans to promote
chastity, the Chaste berry was used by medieval monks to lessen sexual
desire. These days this herb is used extensively to treat various disorders
of the female reproductive system. Physicians who believe in naturopathy
recommend this herb for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome as well as
peri and post menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, etc. No wonder then that
chaste berry is used as a herbal combination for the treatment of menopause.
Over and above the herbs mentioned above herbal combinations also contain
other herbs which are useful to treat some specific symptoms. Herbs like mix
soy, kava, and dandelion root, added with a dose of vitamins E, C, and B,
magnesium, and calcium are frequently added to menopausal herbal
combinations.
The quantity of herbs which are used for herbal combinations are usually
very small, but the overall effect it has on symptoms like hot flashes and
other distressing symptoms of menopause is commendable.
Simply because the menopausal herbal combinations draw its benefits from
herbs, trying out these on your own should be done with caution. Proper
research should be done with each item before ingesting any of the herbs.
Because some herbs do not go well with other herbs and could prove to be a
health hazard also.
Read the labeling instructions carefully before trying out any of the
menopausal herbal combinations, to check whether all the critical
ingredients are there or not. Special look out should be made for black
cohosh. Also check the number of milligrams of the ingredients in the herbal
combination.
To know more about the many herbal combinations available in the market,
talk to your health food store attendants. Or better still, talk to your
physician if he is a herb believer. Much information is available online
also and you can order and get the products delivered to your doorstep.
About The Author: Miranda Thompsen is a staff writer at
http://www.aging-guide.com and is an occasional contributor to several
other websites, including
http://www.wellness-digest.com.
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