Absent Period & Lack of Menstruation (Amenorrhea)

Has your menstrual cycle gone missing? Perhaps you have irregular menstrual cycles? Are you ovulating regularly? These herbs may help to bring back an absent menstrual cycle, while also aiding the body in regulating hormones, promoting ovulation. Having a regular cycle makes it much easier to try to conceive.

• Black Cohosh root (formerly known as Cimicifuga racemosa, now Actaea racemosa): May bring on menstrual bleeding. Aids in tone, regular function and shedding of the uterine lining. Learn more here…



• Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis): Increases circulation to the uterus, iron rich for proper blood formation, tones and strengthens the uterus by regulating hormonal control, and improving the timing of the menstrual cycle. Learn more here…


• Maca root (Lepidium meyenii): Promotes hormonal balance, nourishing to the endocrine system, which controls hormone function. Learn more here…


• Motherwort aerial parts (Leonurus cardiaca): This herb is very effective at reducing uterine muscle spasm, cramping and improving uterine tone. Motherwort has been found to mildly stimulate the uterus, while also aiding the uterus to work efficiently, which is helpful in bringing on menstruation. Learn more here…
• Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris): Used traditionally world wide to encourage menstruation in women with amenorrhea. Mugwort is a mild uterine stimulant. It also supports healthy digestion, aiding in assimilation of vitamins and minerals. Its mild nervine action helps relieve tension and stress.
• Parsley tap root, leaves, seeds (Petroselinum crispum): Has been used as an emmenagogue to bring on menstruation. Rich source of vitamin C.


• Vitex, Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus): Aid in regulating hormonal balance, promotes ovulation, improves timing of the menstrual cycle. Learn more here…


• Shatavari root (Asparagus racemosus): Promotes regular menstrual cycles by aiding in regulation of estrogen levels. Learn more here…


• Tribulus aerial parts and fruit (Tribulus terrestris): May normalize ovulation when used prior to ovulation. Increase in serum FSH and estradiol in women. Increase in sex hormone production. Learn more here…


• White Peony (Paeonia officinalis): This herb is helps build the blood and increase circulation to the reproductive organs. Overall this herb has excellent hormone balancing support. It also aids in pain reduction and relaxation. White peony moves the blood in the pelvic area, good for uterine stagnant conditions including absent period. Learn more here…


• Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium): Stimulates uterus to bring on menstruation, by increasing muscular activity of the uterus. The stimulation of the muscles of the uterus, aid in the shedding of the endometrium, stimulating regular menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy. Learn more here…

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