Ginkgo Biloba

Soy

Black Cohosh
Black cohosh grows in the woods of eastern North America Ginkgo Biloba
Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years Dong Quai
Dong Quai is often referred to as "the female ginseng" Ginseng
The Chinese word "r�nsh�n" means "man root" in English Red Clover
Originates from Asia, parts of Northern Africa, and Central Europe Soy
Traditionally used in the Orient as a source of protein and medicine Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus is also called chaste tree Macafem
Originates from the Andean mountains of Perú

Types Of Herbs For Menopause

phytoestrogen-abundance Herbs for menopause.com is intended to put to rest any doubts women may have about the herbs used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. Begin by learning about menopause (its causes, stages and symptoms), in order to understand how different kinds of natural herbs (phytoestrogenic and non-estrogenic) can effectively treat menopause symptoms. Keep reading below to get all the information about menopause and the herbs most commonly used to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

Understanding menopause: Menopause is a natural process during which menstruation definitively ceases, and when a whole array of disturbing symptoms may appear. Menopause is mainly caused by a drop in estrogen levels. Click here to learn more about menopause.

Types Of Herbs For Menopause Support

Two major types of herbs exist for menopause symptom relief: phytoestrogenic herbs and non-estrogenic herbs for menopause support. The first group contains phytohormones, while the second group stimulates the body's own hormonal production.

Phytoestrogenic Herbs

Phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause support are plants that contain herbal components called phytoestrogens, which have chemical structures similar to human estrogen. Click here to learn more about phytoestrogenic herbs.


Black Cohosh	Dong Quai	Ginkgo Biloba

Ginseng	Red Clover	Soy

Vitex

Non Estrogenic Herbs

As opposed to phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs for menopause don’t contain estrogen. These herbs for menopause stimulate the hormonal glands to naturally and more efficiently produce body-own hormones. Click here to learn more about non estrogenic herbs.


	Macafem

Which herb should women try? Today women are looking for relief from their menopause symptoms with herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs and non-estrogenic herbs are good in relieving menopause symptoms, but recent studies show that non-estrogenic herbs have no side effects because they help the body to produce its own hormones instead of introducing hormones like the phytoestrogenic ones. Learn more about non-estrogenic herbs for menopause.

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