How to do natural hormone replacement in menopause

A good strategy to do hormone replacement naturally in menopause is to regularly consume foods such as soy, flax seeds and yams. Soy reduces the risk of osteoporosis and breast cancer, flaxseed helps to reduce PMS symptoms, while yams are great for fighting swelling and fluid retention, common situations at this stage of life.

Another form of natural replacement is through food supplements such as soy lecithin or soy isoflavone whose effectiveness is safe and proven, helping women to feel better during the climacteric until the onset of menopause. Here's how to use soy lecithin.

Medicinal plants for natural hormone replacement

The following are 5 plants that can be useful to combat the unpleasant symptoms of menopause:

1. St. Christopher's Herb ( Cimicifuga racemosa )

This plant is known to help relieve menstrual cramps because it is anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and contains phytoestrogens, but it should not be used at the same time as tamoxifen.

How to use: Add 1 spoon of dry leaves in 180 ml of boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes, strain and take warm.

2. Chastity tree ( Vitex agnus-castus )

Restores the hormonal balance, acting under the pituitary gland and increases the production of progesterone but should not be used when using bromocriptine.

How to use: Add 1 tablespoon of flowers in 200 ml of boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes, strain and take warm.

3. Agripalma (cardiac Leonurus )

This plant is an emenagogue and therefore facilitates the fall of menstruation and is therefore potentially abortive and should not be used in case of suspected pregnancy. It also protects the heart and has soothing and relaxing properties, but it should not be used when taking antipsychotic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

How to use: Add 2 teaspoons of dried herb in 180 ml of boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes, strain and take warm.

4. Lion's foot ( Alchemilla vulgaris )

It is efficient to stop heavy menstruation, which for many women is common during the climacteric period, and can be combined with other plants such as Chinese Angelica ( Dong quai ) and Black Cohosh for a faster effect.

How to use: Add 1 tablespoon of dried dandelion leaves in 180 ml of boiling water. Strain after 5 minutes and take warm.

5. Siberian ginseng ( Eleutherococcus senticosus )

Helps in maintaining good mood, is antidepressant and helps to recover lost libido, in addition this plant helps women to adapt to hormonal changes, reducing stress and increasing energy.

How to use: Boil 1 cm from the root in 200 ml of water. Strain after 5 minutes and take warm.

6. Blackberry ( Morus Nigra L. )

Mulberry leaves help fight menopausal symptoms, especially against hot flashes, because they contain phytoestrogens that decrease hormonal oscillation in the bloodstream.

How to use: Boil 5 mulberry leaves in 500 ml of water. Strain after 5 minutes and take warm.

7. Salvia ( Salvia officinalis )

Especially indicated to fight hot flashes in menopause because it helps in the correction of hormonal levels, being effective and well tolerated by the body.

How to use: Add 10 g of dry leaves in 1 liter of boiling water. Strain after 10 minutes and take warm.