Cleansing Herbs for Menopause

Menopause causes a variety of symptoms that may be due to hormonal imbalances and the buildup of toxic substances. Cleansing herbs for menopause have been used by many cultures to help women deal with these symptoms.

Types

• The cleansing herbs used for menopause are usually both blood cleansers and hormone regulators. The three most commonly used cleansing herbs for menopause are black cohosh, vitex and dong quai (angelica).

Black Cohosh

• Black cohosh is a traditional Native American remedy for a variety of female problems, and modern research has confirmed its effectiveness as a cleansing herb for menopause.

Vitex

• Vitex, also know as the chaste tree, has a long history in European medicine as a cleansing herb for menopause. Modern research confirms its blood-cleansing and hormone-balancing actions

Dong Quai

• Dong quai is the most important herb in traditional Chinese medicinal for female problems. Modern research proves that dong quai is a very effective blood cleanser and hormone regulator, making it an important cleansing herb for menopause.

Forms

• Most herbs can be purchased in capsule or bulk form. Teas made from cleansing herbs for menopause can be found already mixed as well.