Herbs Menopause Relief

Don't forget: lifestyle can also improve symptoms of menopause. Regular exercise really reduces hot flashes and restores sleep. By regular I mean sweating 3 times a week! Deep breathing exercises also help with hot flashes and are recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil.

Herb	Dosage	Comments
Aloe	Gel apply to vagina at night.	Relieves vaginal dryness.
Black cohosh	Tablets. 500-100mg/day.	Increases vaginal lubrication, relieves headache, muscle ache; stops irregular bleeding.
Blue cohosh	Tablets. 250mg 3x/day.	Relieves hot flashes.
Calendula	Cream apply as directed on label.	Relieves vaginal itching.
Damiana	Tincture. 1/2 tsp in 1/4c water 2-3x/day.	Restores sexual desires while reducing hot flashes.
Dong quai	Angelica sinensis tablets. 250-500mg/day.	Increases circulation, protects heart, increases effectiveness of other herbs.
Panax ginseng	Panax ginseng tincture. Take as directed on label.	Stops hot flashes, increases estrogen in early menopause. Taken with Vit E increases effects.
Red clover	Capsules. 500mg 1-2x/day.	Relieves abdominal pain.
Sarsaparilla	Extract. 1 tsp 4x/day.	Restores libido.
Valerian	Tablets. 50-100mg 1 hour before bed.	Relieves anxiety and insomnia.

Considerations

Do not take any of the above herbs if you think you are pregnant. Do not use damiana if you are anemic or have chronic bleeding. Different forms of Dong quai have different effects on the uterus..make sure you use the one specified above.