Herbs For Menopause

Menopause is a term used to describe the time when a woman stops having her menstrual period. Menopause is often associated with menopause symptoms. Some women will treat their menopause symptoms with traditional western medicines, and some women will choose to treat their symptoms using herbal or natural remedies.

Herbal or natural menopause treatments for menopause symptoms can include:

Herb, Vitamin or Mineral	To Treat The Symptom
Black cohosh	Hot flashes
Dong quai	Hot flashes
Phytoestrogens	Hot flashes Other menopause symptoms
St John's Wort	Depression Mood swings Anxiety
Damiana	Mild anxiety Fatigue Stress
Potassium and Magnesium phosphates	Stress Anxiety
Valerian	Mild anxiety Insomnia Nervousness
Passion flower	Insomnia Mild anxiety Nervousness Restlessness
Hops	Insomnia Mild anxiety Nervousness
Gentian	Nervous dyspepsia Indigestion
Oats	Insomnia Nervous debility Exhaustion Restlessness
Vitamin B Complex	Fatigue Depression and mood swings Vitamin B6 - Insomnia Vitamin B3 - Insomnia
Ginseng	Exhaustion Fatigue Stress
Gotu Kola	Fatigue Mild Anxiety
Multivitamin and Iron	Exhaustion Fatigue
Essential Fatty Acids, Zinc and Selenium	Dry and weak hair Dry Skin
Vitamin E	Dry and weak hair Dry Skin Vaginal dryness
Saw Palmetto	Vaginal Dryness
Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese	Osteoporosis

The information provided is intended solely for general information and is NOT to replace advice from your physician or other medical professionals and should NOT be relied upon for any diagnosis, treatment or care. Always check with your doctor before starting any new drug or alternative/natural/herbal treatments and supplements.

		Tell A Friend March 15, 2010

Herbs for menopause