The Chinese have been using Chinese herbs for centuries to help with menopause hot flashes and symptoms. Traditional Chinese herbs are used to promote natural well being and are considered one of the best ways for women to fight the symptoms of menopause. A lot of Chinese herbs have been found to help with a variety of different menopause symptoms such as:
- hot flashes
- night sweats
- sexual desire
- low estrogen
- depression
Soy
During menopause a woman’s estrogen levels decline pretty quickly, but soy has an ingredient called phytoestrogens that works naturally with the body to bring back up estrogen levels. Soy helps to balance out hormone levels, which would also help to prevent hot flashes. With soy working to bring up estrogen levels, soy is also helping to keep the bones in a woman’s body from weakening, which of course helps to fight off Osteoporosis. Soy contains protein that will bring down cholesterol levels and likely reduce the probability of women with menopause from experiencing a stroke or heart attack. Products that contain Soy include:
- soy beans
- tofu
- soy milk
- soy nuts
Black Cohosh
For women going through menopause Black Cohosh helps with quite a few menopause symptoms. Black Cohosh has been known to stop symptoms for menopause such as hot flashes, depression, vaginal dryness, and insomnia. Black Cohosh works with a woman’s body to bring estrogen levels back up. With estrogen levels up and hormone levels balanced, stress levels come down and mood swings tend to equal out. Black Cohosh comes from the roots and rhizomes of the Black Cohosh plant.
Ginseng
Ginseng has been found to boost back a woman’s sexual desire after it has been lost during Menopause. Ginseng also helps with vaginal dryness to help make sexual intercourse more comfortable for the woman. Ginseng also helps to control menopause hot flashes and keep night sweats under control. Ginseng has been shown to help a woman relax, and also helps to moderate mood swings and keep sleep disturbances to a minimum.
Angelica Sinesis
Angelica Sinesis is a dried root from China that works to alleviate menopause hot flashes by stabilizing a woman’s blood vessels. Angelica Sinesis also helps to stop night sweats. This helps women going through menopause be comfortable and get a good nights rest. Getting quality rest is important to prevent against becoming fatigued and stressed. Angelica Sinesis also helps to regulate your hormones to stop women going through menopause from experiencing unwanted mood swings.
Motherwort
Motherwort helps to prevent women from getting any hot flashes by regulating the heart, liver, thyroid, and blood vessels. Motherwort also helps to relieve shortness of breath to keep a woman’s blood flow oxygenated and flowing naturally. Motherwort works to keep women going through menopause calm and peaceful. Women who are at peace tend rest better and avoid more mood swings. Motherwort also helps to strengthen the heart and protect against any Cardiovascular Diseases.
Sources:
http://www.menopauseatoz.com/chinese-menopause-herbs.shtml
http://www.menopause.org/hotflashes.htm
http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-alternative-therapy?page=4
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