HERBS AND REMEDIES FOR
THE
MENOPAUSE AND PERIOD PAINS
MENOPAUSE
Menopause brings with it various undesirable symptoms. Black Cohosh is a member of the buttercup family and is one of the most commonly used herbs during menopause.
BLACK COHOSH
This is one of the most commonly used herbs during the menopause. It
helps with many symptons, such as low libido, hot flushes, aches and
pains.
* Contains soya and sulphites.
* Do not use if taking HRT.
* Do not take if allergic to aspirin.
* Vegetarian approved.
* Not suitable for pregnant or breast feeding women.
200mg - 180 tablets
PMT – PRE-MENSTRUAL TENSION
This may be helped by evening primrose oil, chaste berry, black cohosh and skullcap.
PERIOD PAINS AND CRAMPS
Try cramp bark, motherwort, white peony, evening primrose oil or skullcap.
HEAVY BLEEDING
Herbs that help are raspberry leaf, nettle and yarrow, which can be taken as tea.
RASPBERRY LEAF TEA
Traditionally, Raspberry Leaf is used to aid childbirth, relaxing the
cervix and toning the muscles. Can be taken as a daily infusion during
the last three months of pregnancy, freely during labour to ease
contractions. Daily dose - 1/2 cups of tea.
DO NOT take during the first
three months of pregnancy, and always ask your doctor's advice first.
It has a strong astringent action - tea makes a
gentle and effective remedy for diarrhoea in children. Can also be used
as a gargle for sore throat. Raspberry leaf may help heavy menstrual
bleeding and is sometimes used to relieve PMT and period pains. 100g
NETTLE TEA
Rich in iron, calcium and silica, nettle leaf makes a useful tonic for
anaemia and rheumatic problems. Nettle may also help those suffering
from eczema, psoriasis, uticaria, hay fever or asthma.
Nettle's primary
use is for stiff and swollen joints, including problems with gout. An
infusion can be used as a lotion to relieve swollen and weakened skin,
including varicose veins. Nettle is commonly used for treating urinary
problems.
SORE BREASTS
This may be helped by calendula, red clover and Echinacea.
TWININGS ECHINACEA & RASPBERRY TEA
40g - 20 tea bags
OSTEOPOROSIS
Herbs to help are black cohosh, withania, alfafa capsules and evening primrose oil. Please see our seperate section on osteoporosis, for more detailed information.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Evening primrose oil is well known for its use during the Menopause, but may also help with eczema, arthritis, rheumatism, epilepsy, painful periods and pre-menstrual tension.
* Free from added starch, gluten and yeast.
*Not suitable for vegetarians.
30 capsules 500mg
THIS
DOCUMENT IN NO WAY EXCLUDES THE NECESSITY OF A DIAGNOSIS FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE OR IF PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING.
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