A great home treatment to combat hot flashes, common in menopause, is the consumption of Blackberry ( Morus Nigra L. ) in the form of industrialized capsules, tincture or tea. Blackberry and mulberry leaves contain isoflavone, which is a phytohormone similar to those produced by the ovaries, and which decreases in climacteric and menopause.
Menopause usually begins between 48 and 51 years of age, but in many cases the woman enters the climacteric, which is the period when the woman is entering menopause about 2 to 5 years before, when symptoms such as hot flashes appear, sudden changes in mood and increased concentration of fat in the belly area.
This natural treatment with Blackberry, very common in Brazil, can be useful to help decrease the frequency and intensity of these unpleasant symptoms, making the woman feel better and feel less heat. Here's how to prepare.
How to make blackberry tincture
This tincture is more concentrated than tea and gives great results.
Ingredients
- 500 ml of Vodka (from 30 to 40ยบ) 150 g of dried mulberry leaves
Method of preparation
Combine the two ingredients in a dark glass bottle, such as an empty beer bottle, for example, cover well and let it sit for 14 days, stirring the mixture twice a day. After the 14 days of rest, strain the mixture and keep it tightly closed in a dark glass container, protected from light and heat.
To take, just dilute 1 tablespoon of this tincture in a little water and then drink it. It is recommended to take 2 doses of this a day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
How to make mulberry leaf tea
Mulberry leaves also help with hormonal regulation during climacteric and menopause.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mulberry leaves 1 liter of water
Method of preparation
Boil the water and then add the washed and chopped mulberry leaves. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, strain and take during the day.
If you can't find mulberry leaves, another possibility is to take the mulberry in capsules, which can be purchased at pharmacies, health food stores or over the internet. See how to take and its effects on the body.
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