My 5 Favourite Herbs to Balance Women’s Hormones

Herbal medicine is a fantastic tool to help regulate women’s hormones to assist with management of a variety of conditions like PMS, PMDD, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, menopausal symptoms and more. Here are my top 5 herbal medicines to help balance hormones:

🌸Vitex/Chaste tree: Vitex is particularly useful in the treatment of menstrual irregularities and can help alleviate symptoms of PMS. It can help to normalise the length of the menstrual cycle and regulate hormone levels contributing to conditions like PMS and PMDD.

🌸Peony: a key herb that works by modulating levels of oestrogen in the body, which can help relieve uncomfortable symptoms like breast tenderness, irritability and mood swings in the lead up to your period. It has a relaxing effect on smooth muscle so it can also reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.

🌸Black Cohosh: our go-to herb for relief of menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh has an oestrogenic effect, which can help reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

🌸Liquorice: used in conjunction with Peony, this combination is used to treat PCOS, a condition characterised by elevated levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone), leading to symptoms like acne, weight gain, facial hair and menstrual irregularities. It’s also a tonic for the adrenal glands, helping to restore their function after prolonged periods of stress.

🌸Dong Quai: is useful for a variety of menstrual complaints, including PMS, menopausal symptoms and painful periods. It is a tonic for the uterus, helping to reduce spasm and improve function. It is also a blood tonic, used to treat various reproductive disorders with a circulatory influence.

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