Menopause: Herbs That Have Proven To HELP.

"I've got hot flushes".

"I just can't seem to fall asleep every night, its so frustrating!"

"My mood swings are just all day long. I don't feel like myself any more".

These are just some very common complaints of the dreadful condition, beginning with capital M.

MENOPAUSE.

As a woman reaches the age of 50, she is likely to begin experiencing many of the above mentioned symptoms, which accompany the end of her fertile years. The effects of menopause- sometimes lasting for years, can have a significant impact on the woman's quality of life, leaving her unable to function optimally.

There are many available options in the market that one can get today, to help ease the symptoms of menopause. However, many are already looking for more natural/less synthetic remedies that they can use to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

Herb#1- Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

The roots of the Black Cohosh has been used by the Native Americans since centuries ago to help relieve hot flushes, irritability and sleep disturbances linked to menopause. A year 2005 review of several studies 

examining the efficacy of this herb found very promising results in providing relief from menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and mood swings.

Herb#2- St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Again, just like the former herb mentioned, this bright yellow coloured plant has been used as a folk remedy for depression, anxiety and sleep disorders during the ancient times, and it is still practised up till today. In fact, researchers are all trying to get their hands on this herb because it has so much natural cures to ailments today, particularly in the area of depression. In the area of menopause, studies have found that St John's Wort can improve mild depression and irritability associated with this condition.

As with all herbs and supplementation, one is always advised to speak to a healthcare professional if one is uncertain or in doubt. There are always possibilities of medicine-herb interactions or even herbs that might not be suitable to be taken in certain disease conditions. 

Do drop by and visit our pharmacist at Alpha USJ 1 Subang Jaya for professional consultation and counselling services today.