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The following article is reproduced with kind permission
of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
 Black
Cohosh
Black Cohosh has been used for centuries to help with conditions that
affected women's reproductive organs (including menstrual problems,
inflammation of the uterus or ovaries, infertility, threatened miscarriage,
and relief of labour pains).
Studies have shown that black cohosh is a root that has estrogenic
properties; it supplies estrogenic sterols which are the beginnings
for steroid hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
 Chasteberry
Chasteberry is also known as vitex agnus-castus and it is a native
of the Mediterranean. It is a perennial shrub with palm-shaped leaves
and small purple flowers in the summer, which are followed by tiny
seeds. The whole plant is strongly aromatic.
Chasteberry is reputed to help with female hormonal imbalances.
It stimulates the release of hormones, which help stimulate progesterone
production. Studies have shown that Chasteberry may help to restore
a regular menstrual cycle after the cycle has been disrupted. It
is often combined with other regulating herbs such as Wild Yam and
Dong Quai.
Wild Yam
Wild yam is a powerful estrogenic herb used by women around the
world. It has a good anti-inflammatory action and can give relief
from menopausal arthritis. It also has progestogenic properties,
and may help to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
It has also been used throughout the ages to help with the pain
of childbirth and many female problems. It is often used for hot
flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
Dong Quai
Dong quai has been called the "female ginseng" and is
excellent as an all purpose women's herb. It has been used for centuries
in China for regulating the menstrual cycle and easing menstrual
pain and cramping.
It can be used to help women regain normal menstrual cycles after
taking "the Pill." It has proven helpful for relieving
hot flashes during menopause.
Female Herbal Tea
The Female Herbal Tea is a delicious combination of herbs designed
to help with female hormonal fluctuations. The tea includes the
following herbs and can be drunk between 1 and 3 times each day.
- Red Clover
- Red Raspberry
- Lemon Balm
- Dong Quai
- Chasteberry
- Damiana Leaf
- Rose Hips
- Fennel Seed
- Liquorice
- Dandelion Root
- Orange
The tub of tea is enough for approximately 40 cups. This tea should
not be confused with the usual herbal tea bags you can buy. You can
make it at the strength you prefer. This tea is completely organic
and full of active herbs whilst at the same time having a delicious
refreshing taste. If you drink it very regularly and run out you can
order more tea separately from our main A to Z of products page.
Copyright © 2004 P. Topham: U.S. Nutritional and Herbal
Researcher
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