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Cimicifuga racemosa: Black cohosh (blacksnake root)
This root has been used to treat arthritis and muscle pain and recently research has shown it is effective in treating night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, amenorrhea and other symptoms including menstrual irregularities, and PMS. It has also been used to induce labour.
Trifolium pretense (Red clover)
This is an antispasmodic that has been used to relieve respiratory problems, skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, and to treat and prevent some types of cancer, including breast and prostate cancer.
It is used as an herbal tonic and cleanser to promote good general health and to revitalize the spirit. It contains stilbene which stimulates estrogenic activity, thus increasing fertility and reducing hot flushes. It also has an alkalizing effect on the body, which improves the vaginal and uterine acid/alkaline balance and supports the uterus.
Viburum opulus (Cramp bark)
It relieves cramping including menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, and stomach cramps. It has a direct effect on muscle tissue, particularly the muscles in the uterus. Cramp bark has anti-inflammatory, nervine hypotensive, astringent, emmenagogic and sedative properties. It also contains vitamins.
Cramp bark can also be used to treat breathing difficulties associated with asthma, and other conditions such as, colic, spastic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hysteria, nervous complaints, convulsions, fits, lockjaw, heart palpations, tension headaches, spasmodic stricture, bladder muscle spasm, high blood pressure, rheumatism, heart disease, circulatory problems and arthritis. Cramp bark can induce a delayed period. It also can help in the treatment of endometriosis.
Dioscorea villosa (Wild yam)
This plant grows in US, South America, China, Africa and India. The root and rhizome contains powerful estrogen like phyto-chemicals, which help women of menopausal age to balance their hormones. It nourishes the female reproductive system.
Wild yam is very effective for treating disorders of the urinary, nervous and respiratory systems. It can also be used to treat intestinal colic, diverticulitis, dysmenorrheal, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a strong pain reliever.
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion root)
The word Dandelion means lion tooth, so named because of the sharply lobed leaves of the plant. It is very rich in potassium and grows everywhere in the world. Since ancient times it has been used for the treatment of many types of disease.
Dandelion has many properties and has been used as a diuretic to increase urine flow; help to relieve bloated feelings, strengthens the heart and normalizes heart rhythms. It may lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also a liver cleanser and liver tonic, promoting healthy gallbladder, pancreas and spleen function.
It is a good cleanser and detoxifier for all organs of the body.
Dandelion promotes gallbladder function, preventing gallstones and is considered a good remedy for kidney ailments.
It purifies the blood and helps to neutralize the acids in the blood.
It is one of the best herbs for building the blood and for treating a lack of iron in the body.
Dandelion can treat a variety of ailments such as:
- Gout
- Toxic condition
- Weak immunity
- Joint inflammation
- Osteoporosis (it has boron which increases estrogen levels in the blood helping to preserve bone, and also contains calcium and silicon).
Shatawari: Asparagus racemosa (Shatawari)
The word Shatawari means, one who possesses 100 husbands. It is a calming, nourishing and purifying herb, which is very rich in vitamin A, starkches and phytoestrogen hormones. Shatawari has been used for hundreds of years to treat PMS, amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, leucorrhea, endometriosis and menopause. It is one of the best herbs to treat infertility and to strengthen the uterus for conception and the prevention of miscarriage.
Shatawari also affects the nervous system and can be used in the treatment of insomnia, anorexia hyperactive and underweight in children.
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Yarrow is an astringent and has been used to stop bleeding and to treat inflammation such as hemorrhoids and piles.
It can be used to treat cold and flu, digestive disorders, the urinary system and circulatory problems.
It is used externally as a compress or cream to heal wounds, ulcers, eczema and varicose veins.
Inserting a leaf in the nostril stops nose bleeding.
It is useful in menstrual disorders and to stop menopause symptoms like hot flushes.
It is also a blood purifier and can lower blood pressure, treat cystitis, diabetes, internal bleeding, lung bleeding, suppressed periods, toothache, stomach sickness, and uterus problems. Chinese scientists reported that yarrow brighten the eyes and promotes intelligence.
The name Achillea comes from Achilles who used this herb in the battle fields of Troy to stop the wounds of his soldiers from bleeding.
This herb is considered to be an all-purpose woman’s tonic and is grown in China, Korea and Japan. Containing vitamin A, E and B12, it is used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, delayed menses, PMS, balancing women’s hormones and menstrual cramping. It has other properties such as aiding in reducing blood clotting, relaxing blood vessels, preventing spasms, strengthening the reproductive system, relieving headaches associated with the menstrual cycle as well as relieving vaginal dryness, hot flushes and nourishing the blood.
It is also very high in iron content and therefore prevents iron deficient anemia, and regulates blood sugar. It also relieves insomnia, constipation and migraine headaches.
Dong quai relieves stress and is one of the best herbs to stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth.
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