Home Remedies for Night Sweats

Night sweats are a common symptom of menopause and affect millions of women the world over every night. They are typically caused by fluctuations in the levels of estrogen in women and testosterone in men. There are a number of different home remedies that can be used to treat night sweats.

Herbal Teas

• Herbal teas brewed from sage, red clover or black cohosh are a popular, age-old remedy for night sweats.

Flaxseed Oil

• Extracted from the seeds of the flax plant, flaxseed oil is rich in plant-based compounds called lignans that help normalize estrogenic levels in the body and alleviate the symptoms of night sweats.

Soy Products

• Soy products such as tofu and soy milk are rich in a hormone called phytoestrogen, a mild, plant-based estrogenic compound that helps to relieve night sweats.

Evening Primrose

• Evening primrose oil is a very rich source of naturally-occurring gamma linoleic acid (GLA), a compound that helps to alleviate night sweats. It is available as a supplement in the form of capsules from health stores and some pharmacies.

Stay Cool

• Sleep in a well-ventilated room and use bedding produced from an breathable fabric such as cotton. Sleep in loose garments or in the nude.