Estrogen Balance

In order to promote healthy estrogen balance we must consider how herbal phytoestrogens protect us from harmful xenoestrogens, which come from human-made chemicals. Xenoestrogens may cause estrogen dominance. Because of this we must consider liver supporting herbs for natural detoxification. Endocrine nourishing herbs are also very supportive of healthy estrogen balance.

• Burdock root (Arctium lappa): Nourishing and cleansing for the liver, aiding in hormonal balance. Helps to remove excess estrogen from the liver for proper estrogen balance in the body.


• Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale): Aids in liver health, stimulates digestion for improved hormonal balance.


• Evening Primrose Oil, cold pressed from the seed (Oenothera biennis): Supports overall hormonal balance through its high content of the omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA’s), Linoleic Acid (LA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). LA is needed for prostaglandin E and GLA is needed for the synthesis of prostaglandin E. One of the many functions of Prostaglandins is to help control regulation of hormones. Learn more here…



• Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum): Flax seeds contain lignans, which are the second strongest group of phytoestrogens. Flax is also high in fiber. Studies have shown that these the combination of the lignans and fiber in flax help to remove excess estrogen from the body, while also protecting it from xenoestrogens.


• Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Has the propensity to mimic estrogen (phytoestrogen). Licorice is an adaptogen herb, supporting the endocrine system for overall hormonal support. Learn more here…


• Maca root (Lepidium meyenii): Aids the body by helping to control estrogen/progesterone balance in the body. Learn more here…


• Milk Thistle seed (Silybum marianum): Supports hormonal balance. It is one of the best plants for liver health. Liver health is vital for hormonal balance. The liver helps to filter toxins from the body, including excess hormones. Learn more here…



• Red Clover aerial parts, blossom (Trifolium pratense): Red Clover is a nourishing food herb. It is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. It is one of the best blood purifying herbs, aiding in detoxification of environmental pollutants prior to conception. Rich in phytoestrogens, may help protect body from xenohormones. Learn more here…


• Seaweed, leafy parts, variety of species: High in fiber for improved estrogen metabolism. Learn more here…


• Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum): Has the highest oil content of any seed, providing a rich source of omega 3 and 6 EFA’s (see the benefits for hormonal balance above, under Evening Primrose Oil). Contains lignans which help promote healthy estrogen balance and overall hormonal balance.


• Shatavari root (Asparagus racemosus): Shatavari’s main constituents are steroidal-sapponins, suggesting its use as an estrogen regulator, the estrogen modulating in turn may contribute to menstrual cycle regulation. Learn more here…


• Tribulus, aerial parts and fruit (Tribulus terrestris): Has been shown to increase in serum estradiol in women. May normalize ovulation in infertile women when used prior to ovulation. Learn more here…

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