Herbs for Menopause

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American Chronicle: Alternative Medicine - Herbal Remedies For Menopause Alternative Medicine - Herbal Remedies For MenopauseRicky HusseyOctober 20, 2007

Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. At this time, =menstrual cycles cease, and there is a drop in hormone levels, =especially those of estrogen and progesterone. Some women decide to take =herbal, natural, or plant-based products to help their symptoms. Some =women turn to herbal remedies or to certain estrogen-like chemicals in =plants (called phytoestrogens) for help. These products are not =regulated through the same government system as drugs are. There is =limited and conflicting research on their safety and effectiveness. For =those women who want a natural alternative to Hormonal Replacement =Therapy there is a new herbal treatment with the herb called Black =Cohosh. Menopause presents many uncomfortable symptoms such as hot =flashes and mood swings. These symptoms can be reduced with the use of =Blach Cohosh and St. 's wort.St. 's wortMay be helpful in the short-term (2 years or less) to treat mild to =moderate depression in women (when given in doses of less than 1.2 =milligrams a day.) A recent study showed it is not effective in treating =severe depression. It also can increase skin sensitivity to the sun and =may interfere with prescription antidepressants.What exactly is Black Cohosh?=20This herb, which also goes by a few other names like black snakeroot, =bugwort, bugbane, rattleweed and rattletop, is known to be found in =North America and is part of the plant family of the buttercup. The =active ingredients from this plant is taken from the roots and rhizomes. =These parts of the plant are then prepared by extracting the juices of =the Black Cohosh for use in certain tablets and capsules.The herb has been used by Native American Indians for a number of =medicinal purposes like for the treatment of malaria, malaise, =rheumatism and a whole lot of other diseases and ailments. It was used =as a herbal remedy during the 19th century for menstrual problems. These =medicinal properties of the herb has indeed been widely known in the =past and its usage as a treatment for such menopausal problems like hot =flashes is just another addition to the long list of ailments that it =can treat and help with.Vitex Angus Castus also known as chaste tree berry, is a hormone =balancer. Since most of the symptoms of menopause arise from an =imbalance of hormones, the corrective action of Vitex Angus Castus is =the perfect solution.Horse Chestnut promotes circulation through the veins. Horse Chestnut is =known to assist in preventing menopausal women's tendencies to develop =varicose veins.Lemon BalmLemon balm, used as a herbal tea, has traditionally been considered to ='lighten depression'. It helps relieve tension and stress, and is easy =to grow and have regularly as a home remedy.Oat StrawOat Straw 'feeds the nervous system'. Women should be encouraged to eat =oats in the form of porridge or muesli to gain benefit.Read out Home remedies for acne. Also check out for home remedies and =herbs=20Ricky Hussey