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Agnus Castus or Chaste Tree
Agnus Castus
This pretty tree bears fruit that is taken as a natural aid for the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome, known as PMS and PMT, and the symptoms of the menopause. It really is an all round tonic and balancer for the reproductive organs.
It has the reputation for regulating the pituary gland function, thus normalising the progesterone function and being helpful as a natural aid for conditions related to the reproductive organs.
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Black Cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa
Black Cohosh works to balance female reproductive hormones and for this reason can be useful in giving relief from PMS, menstrual cramps
It is also effective in bringing relief to menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal dryness, irritability and tiredness.
It can be used as a natural alternative to HRT as it boosts oestrogen levels naturally. |
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Dong Quai
Angelica sinensis
Chinese Angelica has been used in China, Korea and Japan as an all purpose women's tonic for many years. It appears it really is one of the ultimate herbs for women, restoring health and balancing hormones in all cycles of a women's life. |
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Maca
Lepidium Mayenii
Maca is a adaptogen which means it has stress busting qualities, as it helps the body adapt to extreme circumstances.
It is particularly useful for women as it's phyto-oestrogen content helps with hormone related issues.
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Motherwort
Silybum Marianum
It is thought to be effective in relieving insomnia and anxiety, whilst easing the user of depression. It is widely known as a uterine stimulant and holds an age-old role in encouraging strong effective contractions in childbirth and bringing on menstruation if it is withheld. It is also known to be good as a relaxing tonic taken to aid menopausal changes. |
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Red Clover
Trifolium pretense
Red Clover is good for hot flushes and night sweats during the menopause, and helps the body to balance oestrogen. Red Clover has been shown to improve cardiovascular function in menopausal women and is also taken to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome PMS. |
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Sage
Salvia officinalis
For woman Sage can reduce night sweats during the menopause, and can help reduce the flow of breast milk, and is therefore helpful during weaning. It is also a fantastic antibiotic and therefore indicated for candida problems |
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Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus
Shatavari contains natural phyto-oestrogen hormone precursors that help women to maintain a healthy reproductive system and optimum energy. |
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Suma / Brazillian Ginseng
Pfaffia paniculata
Suma (also known as Brazillian Ginseng) has a broad range of therapeutic applications and is believed to be a bit of a cure-all. It is an adaptogen sohelps the body tackle stress, it is also widely used to treat hormone imbalance. |
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Wild Yam
Dioscorea villosa
Wild Yam / Dioscorea is a popular modern use is as an alternative to HRT, a natural breast enhancer and treatment for PMS. |
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