With birth control pills, hormone-disrupting chemicals everywhere, and even hormones added to chicken we buy at the supermarket, it’s no wonder women sometimes have a hard time balancing the hormones in their bodies. Some of the symptoms of hormonal imbalance include irregular periods, weight fluctuations, depression and anxiety, fatigue or insomnia, low libido, digestive problems, and thinning hair.
There are a number of herbs that will help balance hormones naturally. The first six are listed below:
1) black cohosh (Actaea racemosa).
It is known to treat the symptoms of menopause and premenstruation, and scientific evidence suggests that it acts like estrogen in certain parts of the body. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which studies have linked to reduced levels of inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
2) Ginseng.
Ginseng is the number one herb for reducing stress hormone and cortisol levels. Cortisol can affect every system in the body, leading to irritability and anxiety, weight gain and bone loss, and energy depletion. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is the best-known adaptogenic herb, and studies have confirmed its ability to help you deal with stress. It is an antioxidant and antidepressant that can lower both blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
3) Ashwagandha.
Commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, this herb also lowers cortisol levels and has anti-aging effects. According to the Global Healing Center, it stimulates blood flow to the female reproductive organs, which helps with sensitivity and arousal. It can also help fight problems many experience during menopause, including hot flashes and depression.
4) Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex agnus-castus).
Leaf and berry extracts have markedly different effects, as do different concentrations of herbal extract, so it is important to use this extract with the utmost precision. Natural Living Ideas explains that vitex affects the pituitary gland by regulating hormones like estrogen and prolactin. It can be used to treat a number of hormonal problems in women, including PMS, cyclical breast pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, and problems associated with menopause.
5) Easter flower (Anemone pulsatilla).
According to Cassie Mendoza Jones, this herb is used to treat pain or inflammation in the reproductive system in both women and men. It has analgesic (pain relieving) and antispasmodic effects, so it can help relieve pain associated with the menstrual cycle. It also alleviates a number of emotional problems associated with depression and anxiety, fatigue and tearfulness, and promotes healthy sleep.
6) the root of the sum.
Also known as South American ginseng, this herb is native to the Amazon and is commonly used to improve mood and promote reproductive health, according to the Global Healing Center. Early research shows that suma increases levels of 17beta-estradiol, a vital sex hormone for balanced hormone levels. It has been used for a long time for its aphrodisiac properties!
Herbs are a powerful tool for regulating hormonal balance, but they must be handled with care.
