Womens Health Herbal Remedies

WOMEN'S HEALTH

These herbs strengthen bones, regulate menstruation, and provide nutrients specific to the female body.

The Female Reproductive System:

Black Horehound Ballota nigra

Chaste Tree Vitex agnus castus

Dong Quai Angelica sinensis

Squaw Vine Mitchella repens

Blue Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa

Goldenseal Hydratiscanadenis

Sage Salvia officinalis Menstrual Pain:

Black Haw Viburnum prunifolium

Native Americans and colonial women used Black Haw to relieve menstrual pain. This herb contains four different compounds which help to relax the uterus. Cramp Bark

Viburnum opulus

Raspberry Rubus idaeus

American Partridgeberry Mitchella repens

Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa

Wild Yam Dioscorea villosa

Combo

Equal parts Wild Yam

Black Haw

Cramp Bark

Flavored with Caraway seeds

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome:

Dong Quai Angelica sinensis

Damiani Turnera aphrodisiaca

Ying Yang Huo Epimedium, VS

Anise Pimpinella anisum

Fennel Foeniculum vulgare

Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum

Ginger Zingiber officinale

Asian Ginseng Panax ginseng

Wild Yam Dioscorea villosa Menopause:

Black Cohosh Cimicijilga racemosa

Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra

Chasteberry Vitex agnus-castus Pomegranate Punica granatum

For hot flashes.

Red Clover Irifolium pratense

Evening Primrose Cenothera biennis

Fenugreek Kudzu

Breast Enlargement:

Fenugreek

For centuries this herb has been a folk remedy for enhancing breast size and although no studies have been conducted, modern testimonials give good evidence to its efficacy. Fenugreek seeds contain diosgenin, which is a chemical compound often used to synthesize a form of the female sex hormone estrogen. Fennel This is another estrogen producing herb which has been used for centuries to promote the flow of milk in nursing mothers. In a non pregnant female, it has the same effect as fenugreek.

Saw Palmetto

Best known for its ability to shrink an enlarged prostate in men, saw palmetto has also been applied for breast enlargement purposes.

HERBS FOR ENERGY AND MENTAL ACUITY

These herbs contain high levels of cineole, a substance which sharpens mental ability, increases circulation, and improves baseline vitality. Cineole provides a subtler and long lasting lift than more robust stimulants such as caffeine.

Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus

Spearmint Mentha viridis

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis

Ginger Allium sativum

Nutmeg Myristica fragrans

Peppermint Mentha piperita

Yarrow Achillea millefolium

Stress Busters

(Herbs to calm anxiety and soothe mild depression) Valerian Valeriana Officinalis

Saint john's Wort Hypericum perforatum

Hop Humulus lupulus

Passionflower Passiflora incarnata

Chamomile Anthemis nobilis

Bergamot Monarda didyma

Lavender Lavandula VS relaxant

Rose Rosa gallica

Especially good for post-natal malaise.

Sandalwood Santalum album

Cranesbill Root Geranium maculatum Recommended in small quantities.

Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata

Frankincense Boswellia thurifera

Calms the body and deepens breathing, great for meditation.

Bitter Orange Citrus aurantium

Calms the body, encourages sleep.