3 Herbs To Help Prevent Menopause

There are many alternative treatments for helping to reduce the side affects of menopause for many women including these top 3 herbs used during menopause. If you are one of the many women who have hit this life phase, you may benefit from the use of some herbs that are generally helpful and have no significant negative side affects. Black Cohosh, Ginseng, and Dong Quai are 3 of the most often used herbs by women experiencing menopause.

Black Cohosh   A phytoestrogen, Black Cohosh helps to relieve hot flashes by providing some natural estrogen that soothes the body systems as it dumps the already existing estrogen from the body during menopause. This herb helps to normalize the body systems during this phase and provides a better sense of well being. It should be taken over the course of 3 or 4 weeks before you see real benefits of it because it has to be built up in the body for proper benefit. Suggested dosage: Take 20 milligrams to 60 milligrams, 3 times a day everyday for a month to see results.

Ginseng   Ginseng is known for its general revitalization function for the body. It is used for better immune function, mental alertness, health problems such as diabetes as well as other health issues. However, those who have illnesses such as cancer, uterine fibroids and other issues should not take Ginseng since it is also a natural estrogen enhancement herb. Suggested dosage: Take 100 milligrams to 500 milligrams, 3 times a day.

Dong Quai   This herb is considered the “female” Ginseng because it tends to balance the female hormone system when taken correctly. It has traditionally been used by menopausal women, for those experiencing PMS, as a tonic after childbirth, for fibrocystic disease, headaches, constipation, anemia and any number of health complaints especially attributed to females.

There are some side effects to watch for such as menstrual bleeding or abdominal bloating. Also, if you have cancer or are pregnant, you should not take Dong Quai as it is also a phytoestrogen. Suggested dosage: Take 500 milligrams to 1000 milligrams, 2 or 3 times a day.

You may either take each herb separately or there are several menopausal treatment capsules on the market that contain the correct amounts of each of these herbs. For more information, consult your natural healthcare provider or health food store associate.