There are several herbs for menopause that can offer long-term treatment for menopause symptoms like hot flashes and other menopausal side effects. The relief is achieved by balancing and toning the hormonal system. For this, the herbs for menopause such as vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry) and dong quai (Chinese angelica), which balance the pituitary gland, and black cohosh and red clover blossoms, which contain plant hormones that can act as herbal hormone therapy are very useful.
These herbs for menopause may be combined in a formula – equal parts of each, to which your herbalist may add other herbs according to your individual condition. (Red clover should not be used if you are being treated for breast cancer).
For hot flashes, sage tincture should make up part of the formula. If your flashes are severe, you may take sage tincture on its own – 15-20 drops three times daily or as needed.
Herbalists believe that an aging liver can contribute to menopausal problems. The following herbs for menopause offer a naturopathic liver flush may help hot flashes. First thing in the morning, before eating anything, blend the juice of a whole lemon, half a pint of apple juice, a minced clove of garlic, a small piece of fresh ginger, grated, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Drink this, then prepare enough hot herbal tea (dandelion, nettle or peppermint) to make up two mugs. Sip the hot tea during the following two hours, and do not eat until this time has elapsed.
You can also add other herbs for menopause like a liver herb, such as dandelion or milk thistle, to your tea. Perform the flush for five days, rest two days and then repeat for five days.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) characterizes menopause as a deficiency or stagnation in the blood, liver or kidney, and a practitioner will prescribe specific herbs for menopause depending on your symptoms. Proponents of TCM claim that it is very effective in treating hot flashes, using herbs that are gentle yet potent.
