Herbs for menopause (from hot flashes and sweating): sage, red clover, estrogen, oregano

Medicinal herbs with menopause become a real salvation for those who suffer from severe symptoms, but have contraindications to HRT. Few people know, but some plants contain natural estrogen, which means that they partially compensate for its deficiency in case of hormonal imbalance. With proper use, phytoestrogens reduce the severity of climacteric manifestations, normalize the psychoemotional background, and inhibit the aging process. This is what the next review will be about.

HRT or herbal medicine

In most women, the first signs of menopause appear by the age of 45. But since the concept of early menopause has not been canceled, hormonal changes can begin much earlier.

During reproductive years, estrogen is responsible for fertility and the stability of the menstrual cycle. In the menopausal period, a woman's body languishes from the hormonal swing, and the development of estrogen deficiency.

To slow down the development of the latter at the initial stage and reduce the severity of climacteric manifestations in more neglected period, women "sit down" on synthetic hormones, although in most cases such drastic measures are not are needed.

Uncontrolled use of hormonal drugs is fraught with the development of complications (obesity, thrombosis, a rapid increase in malignant tumors, etc.).

But all this can be avoided by stabilizing the hormonal background with the help of plant estrogens. Herbal medicine for menopause effectively suppresses discomfort, restores the functionality of the whole organism.

Infusions and decoctions, prepared on the basis of medicinal herbs, gently and effectively fight depression, normalize the quality of sleep, reduce the intensity of hot flashes, etc.

Natural, self-prepared medicines do not contain chemicals, so the risk of side effects is minimal.

What herbs to choose for menopause

Herbs with estrogens are especially effective in menopause, which gradually compensate for the deficiency of the female hormone. Phytoestrogens have an effect similar to that of natural hormones produced by the ovaries. Due to this property, they are used not only in menopause, but also for other hormonal disorders. The most effective are:

Sacred Vitex (prutnyak)

Flavonoids and progesterone in the plant have a beneficial effect on the functionality of the reproductive system. Regular use of a decoction with menopause softens the severity of hormonal deficiency, reduces the intensity of neurovegetative disorders. A 6-week course of treatment is enough for a woman to stop complaining about sudden mood swings, difficulty falling asleep, irritability.

Best recipes:

1. Broth: Pour a tablespoon of leaves or a teaspoon of seeds with 0.25 liters of boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Insist half an hour, strain and take 2 tbsp. lodges 20 minutes before meals, four times a day.
2. Tincture: Pour 50 g of leaves or seeds into 0.5 cognac. Remove to a dark, cool place for 10 days. Take 30g each before dinner.

Interesting fact: The fruit of the cane has a beneficial effect on the work of the hypothalamus, which controls the production of female sex hormones and endorphin (the hormone of happiness).

Red clover

Red clover with menopause has been successfully used to combat hot flashes and other symptoms that develop. The benefits of the herb are due to its unique composition. While phytoestrogens maintain the balance of female hormones, iodine and magnesium prolong youthfulness and improve a woman's appearance.

Tincture: Dried, crushed flowers (2 tbsp. lod.) pour a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Take three times a day, until the pathological symptoms disappear completely. It is necessary to take a week break if the treatment lasts longer than one and a half weeks.

Do not self-medicate after reading reviews of women who have taken red clover with menopause. Consult with a specialist, otherwise you will not only waste your time, but, quite possibly, provoke an exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Linen

Flax seeds are rich in natural estrogens, due to which they are prescribed for menopause. But this is not the only advantage of the herb. With proper use of flax-based products:

• stabilize the work of the nervous system (the frequency and intensity of hot flashes decreases, blood pressure stabilizes, tachycardia and dizziness cease to bother);
• restore the psycho-emotional background;
• increase sexual interest (which is important for menopause);
• make up for the lack of useful microelements, vitamins;
• improve the condition of the skin;
• control body weight.

Broth: Grind 20 g of flaxseed to a powdery state and pour 0.4 liters of water. Boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Take half a glass 20 minutes before meals, twice a day. The course of treatment is 2 months. With an intense climacteric syndrome, you can resume taking the decoction after a 14-day break. Attention! Flaxseed broth is stored exclusively in the refrigerator and no longer than a day.

Sage

Scientists have long paid attention to this herb and even conducted a number of studies. It turned out that the regular use of preparations based on sage relieved hot flashes and sweating in more than 80% of patients, had a beneficial effect on the general condition of the female body.

Modern herbalists claim that there is no more effective herb for reducing menopausal symptoms and maintaining estrogen levels. With adequate use, you can get rid of headaches, strengthen the nervous system, and delay the aging of the body. As well as:

• slow down, soften the processes of hormonal changes;
• relieve abdominal cramps;
• reduce the frequency of nighttime hot flashes;
• normalize the psycho-emotional state (relieve irritability, depressive mood, level the mood);
• restore the quality of sleep;
• relieve headache attacks.

Like any herb, sage can cause side effects. So it is undesirable to take infusions and decoctions without the recommendation of a specialist.

There is a lot of information on how to take sage for severe hot flashes and sweating during menopause. You can drip the essential oil into an aroma lamp and inhale it, which has a positive effect on the state of the nervous system and reduces the frequency of hot flashes. And you can also make decoctions for taking baths, thereby reducing the functionality of the sweat glands. But there is a recipe that addresses all the problems of menopause and has received the maximum number of laudatory reviews.

Tea (relieves sweating and hot flashes, strengthens the vascular walls, improves blood circulation, normalizes sleep, etc.): Two teaspoons of dry leaf (or 4 tsp. fresh stock) pour 200 ml of boiling water, cover and leave for 5 minutes to infuse the drink. Drink this tea up to 8 times a day.

Hop

The composition of hop cones contains phytohormones that allow regulating the severity and frequency of hot flashes. Infusions and decoctions prepared on the basis of this plant have healing properties:

• the condition of the skin and mucous membranes improves;
• capillaries are strengthened;
• metabolic processes are normalized;
• the intensity of the pain syndrome decreases;
• resistance to stress increases;
• the quality of sleep is restored;
• high blood pressure practically does not bother.

Traditional medicine based on hops has a positive effect on all parts of the body, increasing the quality of life and working capacity of a woman.

Tincture: Place about 130 g of freshly picked inflorescences in a dark glass bottle, pour 0.6 liters of quality vodka and remove for 8 days in a dry, cool cellar. Then strain, squeeze the bumps and take on an empty stomach, 5 drops twice a day. Dissolve the drops of the tincture in a tablespoon of water before taking.

Borovaya uterus

In menopausal age, the herb can be used to ease menopause and prolong youth. An acute shortage of female sex hormones adversely affects the functionality of the female body, leading to the development of dangerous pathologies. Progesterones and estrogens contained in the boron uterus mitigate the imbalance and provide the following effects:

1. The mucous layer of the uterus is formed without pathologies, the likelihood of developing dysplasia is minimized.
2. Hormonal imbalances are leveled out.
3. The pain syndrome decreases during menstruation (in premenopausal women).
4. Metabolic processes are normalized (excellent prevention of osteoporosis, obesity).
5. The activity of the sweat glands decreases (the woman no longer suffers from excessive sweating).
6. The blood circulation is improved.

Women who take the boron uterus throughout menopause can boast of high stress resistance, the absence of hot flashes and bleeding, and stable blood pressure.

Attention! The toxic herb is used exclusively at the dosages recommended by the doctor.

Broth: Pour a couple of tablespoons of dry herb into 300 ml of boiling water and keep on fire for 7 minutes (let it boil). Remove container from heat, cover and leave for half an hour. Drink ½ cup three times daily before meals.

A still warm broth can be used for douching, but not more than 4 days in a row.

Shatavari (racemose asparagus)

Shagavari (literal translation: “having 100 husbands”) is known for its beneficial effects on the female reproductive system. In the East, the herb recognized as the elixir of youth is used to improve intimate life, stabilize hormonal levels during menopause.

A powerful progesterone stimulant softens the course of menopause, protects against most menopausal complications: uterine fibroids, mastopathy, dysplastic processes in the endometrium, etc. Women who take shatavari-based products have a fresh complexion and firm skin.

Broth: Place 30 g of the plant and 0.45 l of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and take 60 ml before meals. The course is 3 months.

Attention! Just as with HRT, self-medication is inappropriate here. Only a specialist who is familiar with the patient's well-being with menopause, and who knows which herbs replace female hormones, can recommend herbal medicine.

Angelica (root)

The plant with a high reputation cures almost all gynecological diseases provoked by hormonal disorders. Normalizes the content of estrogen in the body, reduces the severity of climacteric syndrome:

• stimulates the activity of the central nervous system;
• keeps the body in good shape;
• eliminates headaches and vaginal dryness;
• supports the activity of the cardiovascular system;
• relieves attacks of hot flashes.

Broth: Place 10 grams of dried angelica in a bowl of hot water (250 ml) and put in a water bath. After 45 minutes, remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain, add boiled water to make 250 ml and divide into 2 doses. The course of treatment is 1-2 months.

Non-hormonal herbs for menopause symptoms

This group of medicinal herbs does not affect the causes of ailments caused by hormonal changes. Rather, they are prescribed to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms, maintain youth with menopause. Phytotherapists are especially fond of:

Dill

Greens used to prepare all kinds of dishes have a whole range of useful properties. With menopause, dry dill seeds stabilize the emotional state, eliminate flatulence, constipation, calm the nervous system and the severity of hot flashes.

Broth: Pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over one tablespoon of seeds and leave under the lid for 15 minutes. Strain and take half a cup three times a day. Within a month you will get rid of unpleasant menopausal symptoms.

Wormwood (roots)

A bath with wormwood broth quickly relieves attacks of heat, increases stress resistance, reduces the soreness of menstruation in premenopausal women.

Broth: Thoroughly peel the roots from the earth and rinse them. Grind 30 g of raw materials, pour 0.55 l of water and leave for 3 hours. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, cool, strain and add to the evening bath.

Oregano

Oregano with menopause gently eliminates hot flashes and other neurovegetative effects, as it is a natural neuropathologist.

Infusion: 65 g of dry herb, pour 0.35 hot water and leave for 3 hours under the lid. Strain through 4 layers of cheesecloth and divide into three equal portions. Drink the infusion 25 minutes before meals.

Motherwort

A herb with a pronounced sedative effect quickly copes with the symptoms of climacteric changes: hot flashes, mood swings, uterine bleeding.

Infusion: 65 g of dry grass, pour 0.18 liters of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey (if you are not allergic to bee products) and drink instead of regular tea twice a day. Duration of treatment is 4 weeks.

Attention! Just like medications, traditional medicine is not used without the recommendation of the attending physician.

Fundamentals of herbal medicine

To get the most out of herbal treatments and not harm your body during menopause, follow these rules:

1. You do not need to use the products and dosages prescribed to other women. Each climax is different and each organism reacts to hormonal changes in its own way.
2. Start using infusions and decoctions with the permission of your doctor. He will also select the most effective remedy for your case, write down the treatment regimen and indicate the duration of the course.
3. Strict adherence to the therapeutic program. Do not exceed the dosage recommended by a specialist in order to accelerate a positive result. This can lead to the development of side effects: skin rash, digestive disorders, etc. Only the attending physician can adjust the treatment regimen for menopause, lower or increase the indicated dose.

Harmony with biorhythms. To enhance the result, treat yourself by the hour:

• In the morning - herbs with hormones.
• During the day - increasing stress resistance.
• In the evening - sedatives, cardiovascular.

The quality of the medicinal herb

Buy from the drugstore or collect in green, off-road and industrial areas. Observe harvest times and plant drying rules.

Storage conditions

Store harvested plants in dry, well-ventilated areas. Do not put in polyethylene! Only in cotton or paper bags.

Herbal remedies for menopause

By combining plants skillfully, you can get a herbal remedy for menopause. There are countless variations for this:

1. Sage (50 g), blackberries, lemon balm, marsh creeper (2: 1: 1: 1). A combination that eliminates hot flashes, headaches and sleep disturbances. Drink as tea up to 4 times a day. The course is 3 months.
2. Dried hen (75 g), hawthorn, chamomile, motherwort (3: 1: 1: 1). A full replacement for a pharmacy sleeping pill is prepared in the morning and drunk fresh. Pour 550 ml of boiling water over the herbal mixture and leave for 45 minutes. Drink 50 ml up to four times a day. The course is not longer than 3 months.
3. Oregano, upland uterus (50 g each). This recipe is praised by those patients who suffer from hot flashes, sweat a lot and are faced with vaginal dryness. Pour 0.45 boiling water over the herbal mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Drink 50 ml before each meal, a course of 2 months.
4. Sage, peppermint, valerian (root), dill seeds, rose hips, corn silk, immortelle. Pour 25 g of each herb into a container and pour 400 ml of boiling water. Insist 25 minutes, strain and drink 60 ml three times a day before meals. The duration of therapy is 2 months.

Contraindications

Do not self-medicate. Only a qualified specialist, familiar with the peculiarities of the course of menopause and the patient's condition, can choose an effective remedy and a safe dosage.

Attention! If menopause is not confirmed by a doctor, refrain from treatment. Confusing menopause with pregnancy is easy. It is difficult then to return the deceased child and women's health.

It is better to refrain from herbal treatment for menopause with such diseases:

• diabetes;
• tendency to develop allergic reactions;
• hypertension and hypotension;
• epilepsy;
• violation of the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract;
• blood disease.

Medicinal herbs help relieve insomnia, hot flashes, migraines and sweating during menopause. Delicately affecting the problem and having no chemicals in their composition, they practically have no side effects. The main thing is to approach the problem wisely and before proceeding with the elimination of the symptoms of menopause, get the approval of a specialist.