Helpful Chinese herbs for menopause follow below. Before discussing Chinese herbal remedies for menopause, a few words about how the Chinese view menopause.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees menopausal symptoms as signs of liver functioning.
During puberty, kidney functioning (energy) increases. This leads to a great deal of blood being diverted to the uterus and intense fertility.
However, as a woman matures, kidney blood flow decreases leading to menopause. Energy from the kidneys is decreased.
The systems of the body become imbalanced which leads to the whirling symptom picture during menopause.
Hot flashes are hallmark symptoms of energy imbalance. The experience of hot flashes comes from sudden jolts of energy.
As time goes on, some of the energy jolts flatten and women learn to use the energy productively. At least, that’s the ideal.
Energy imbalances can be corrected by any number of therapies including traditional Chinese herbs menopause.
Chinese herbal remedies for menopause are really aimed at addressing the many different symptoms attached to menopause.
As with other conditions addressed by Chinese herbs, you should consult with a knowledgeable Chinese herbalist for best effects.
Maybe, I shouldn’t say this but … I think that some staff persons at Chinese herb stores are quite good at making recommendations. I know they are not doctors, that they might be trying to sell some expensive herb, etc. etc. But, my experience has been that they are quite knowledgeable about the herbs they sell and they want your business in the future so…
Chinese herbal remedies for menopause
* Morinda Root, which is also termed Bai Ji Tan (Radix Morinda Officianalis) tones and strengthens the kidneys. It also strengthens muscles and bones.
* Licentious Goat Wort called Yin Yang Huo (Herba Epimedi) increases hormone production and helps balance energy.
* Golden Eye Grass called Xian Mao (Rhizoma Curculinginis Orchioidis) also increases kidney energy and helps with dampness.
* Amur Cork Bark called Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri) Helps with hot flashes and dampness.
* Anemarrhena called Zhi Mu (Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis) reduces hot flashes and helps with dryness.
* Oyster Shell called Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) eases anxiety & hot flashes, reduces excess sweating.
* Dang Gui called Tang Kwei (Radix Radix Angelica Sinensis) increases energy while easing nervous tension.
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