Menopausal troubles.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 1995 19:39:46 -0400
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Subject: Herbs

I am seeking safe, medicinal herbs to counteract some of the effects of pre-menopausal syndrome i.e. insomnia, anxiety, moodiness, hot flashes. Can you be of assistance. I am not aware of any herbologists in my area.

Karen

From: Deb Phillips <ARmidwife.AOL.COM>

Donq quai and red raspberry tea help with the menapausal symptoms. I find nettles tea also helps since it is so high in calcium and iron. Calcium is good for pms symptoms and also the symptoms you described.

Deb

From: Colette Gardiner <coletteg.EFN.ORG>

In addition many of the women I see have sucess with Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) Generally tincture is easiest with this herb. Tea of it is a little bitter. It seems to help most in my experience with hot flashes, nerves, and nightmares in some cases.

Colette Gardiner

From: Paula Oliver <doliver.MINERVA.POLARISTEL.NET>

I recommend a tea of motherwort, three or four leaves (dried or fresh) in a cup of hot water, once a day, for menopausal symptoms including hot flashes. Let it steep for at least 10 minutes.

My symptoms diminished after a week. They were completely gone after two weeks.

The taste is not very pleasant. It can be improved by adding some mint leaves to the tea.

Vitamin E and exercise are also important in controlling these symptoms.

I have tried raspberry leaves, often also recommended, but the motherwort was much more effective.

- Paula

From: Deb Phillips <ARmidwife.AOL.COM>

>I have tried raspberry leaves, often also recommended, but the motherwort was much more effective.

The nice thing about red raspberry is it can be made into an iced tea and you can drink it for refreshment instead of feeling like its medicinal.

Deb Phillips
Licensed Midwife