Herbal Remedies for Perimenopause
Because of the associated health risk of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) many women have been looking for old-school herbal remedies for perimenopause. But do they really work?
St John's Wort
St John's Wort is one of the herbal remedies for perimenopause recommended for centuries and has often been merged with other vitamins, minerals, and herbs to this end. Still, there is not much hard evidence that St John's Wort is an effective perimenopause symptom helper, though it is moderately useful at treating depressive disorders. Red Clover
For all of the previous centuries has only ever been recommended as a treatment for skin troubles like eczema. Most of the present studies recommends that red clover is not one of the herbal remedies for perimenopause that offers safe and effective treatment viability.
Hops
Hops is not recommended for anyone diagnosed with severe depression and so, is not one of the herbal remedies for perimenopause advocated.
Passionflower, Chamomile, or Valerian
Panax Ginseng should not be looked to for long term use because it has been linked to high blood pressure.
Dong Quai may be benificial for hot flushes associated with symptoms of general fatigue and overwork but no studies exists that this herb actually affects hot flashes or night sweats tied with perimenopause.
Licorice
Because to this fact, it cannot be recommended as an effective treatment for perimenopause symptoms.
Lavender
Lavender has been looked to for its depression leveling properties though no studies exists to recommend it as an antagonist against perimenopause symptoms.
Lemon Balm
Used as an herbal tea, Lemon Balm has in the past been used to reduce symptoms associated with depression, tension and stress. While not a very strong candidate for real perimenopause symptom treatment, it is easy to grow as a home remedy.
Oat Straw
Black Cohosh
Unfortunately, an extensive 2006 in vivo study indicated that its use was no more effective than a placebo at treating perimenopause symptoms.
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