Herbs that can be used for Menopause

What is menopause?

Menopause occurs when a women's’ ovaries stop releasing eggs and diminish the production of estrogen, a hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle. Its firm diagnosis exhibits a period of 12 months during which there is a complete absence of menstrual bleeding along with some extremely vivid symptoms. 


It is a completely natural process and every woman between the ages of 40 to 55 undergoes it. It involves 3 stages: 

  1. Perimenopause (Menopause transition): It begins in the 40s when the women start producing less estrogen and last up until menopause (when the ovaries stop releasing any eggs). During this stage, the woman begins to experience the symptoms but can still get pregnant because her menstrual bleeding periods remain intact.
  2. Menopause: It occurs when a woman between her 40s to 50s experiences an absence of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months due to absolute cessation in releasing eggs from the ovaries and extremely low levels of estrogen.
  3. Post menopause: It is the time after experiencing a whole year without any periods. Due to a lack of estrogen, the woman experiences a whole lot of menopausal symptoms and some women had to go through those symptoms even for a decade.

What are the symptons of menopause?

The most common menopausal symptoms are:

  • Vaginal dryness
  • Irregular periods
  • Hot flashes
  • Chills
  • Night sweats
  • Mood swings
  • Weight gain
  • Sleep problems

3 Herbs Recommended for menopause

Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) is an excellent choice for menstrual cramps. During perimenopause, the estrogen levels show a drastic up and down on the scale. Severely high levels of estrogen account for excessive cramps, breast tenderness, and other symptoms, such as heavy bleeding. Taking Cramp Bark Tincture at least 3 times a day in water or tea can fairly help support the perimenopausal times. 

Lady's Mantle

Lady's Mantle

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is a true ally of women that supports different stages of menopause. It proves to be quite fruitful during perimenopausal and postmenopausal times. It works remarkably by controlling estrogen dominance to reduce abdominal cramps, breast tenderness, and other irregularities associated. It also affects the progesterone receptors that help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, mood swings, and sleep disorders. 

Sage

Sage

Sage is an exceptionally versatile herb that offers remedial benefits to support the treatment of a vast array of diseases. It contains phytoestrogens that interact with estrogen receptors and sometimes make up for its absence. It also alleviates night sweats, hot flashes, abdominal cramps, and other menopausal symptoms. Brew yourself a fine cup of Sage Tea and drink it regularly to get support during these times. 

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