It is imperative that hormone balancing herbs are utilized, as well
as ones for pain management, proper detoxification, astringent and
anti-inflammatory herbs to shrink tissue, promote healthy circulation
and support overall health of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are
considered an estrogen dominant condition, so herbs that support proper
estrogen/progesterone balance should be taken into consideration.
- Bee Propolis: Bee propolis has been shown to be extremely anti-inflammatory, promotes proper hormonal balance. Learn more here…
- Black Haw root bark (Viburnum prunifolium): Extremely effective at reducing uterine contractions, and uterine muscle spasm. Interchangeable with Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus). Cramp bark and Black haw have been shown to have a specific action on the uterus, the relaxing action increases circulation to the uterus, allowing for toxin removal which may aid the uterus in healing and overall improvement in uterine health. Learn more here…
- Black Cohosh root (Actaea racemosa): Promotes regulation of the entire menstrual cycle. For women with a uterus that feels inflamed or irritated throughout the month, Black cohosh may be an effective option in relaxing the uterus, reducing inflammation of the uterus. Learn more here…
- Blue Cohosh rhizome and root (Caulophyllum thalictroides): Wonderful for uterine weakness, where the uterus has lost strenght and tone.
- Blue Vervain aerial parts (Verbena hastata): Antispasmodic, supports proper function of the uterus.
- Castor Oil, oil pressed from bean (Ricinus communis): When Castor Oil is applied as a pack to the abdomen it can be used to enhance circulation and promote healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. Castor oil works to dissolve foreign tissue growth, including uterine fibroids. Learn more here…
- Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus): This is one of the most effective herbs for reducing uterine spasm and cramping. Cramp Bark brings relief of pain and muscle spasm for smooth muscle, especially the uterus. Interchangeable with Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium). Learn more here…
- Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis): Dong Quai increases circulation, which helps to bring in fresh healthy blood to remove excess tissue growth, heal tissue damage, limit scar tissue and adhesion formation. Healthy circulation ensures healthy natural cleansing of the body as well. Proper circulation is required to remove toxins, dead tissue, diseased tissue, metabolic waste from our bodies. This is very important for women with uterine fibroids. Learn more here…
- Ginger root (Zingiber officinale): Anti-inflammatory. Increases circulation, which also helps to reduce inflammation. Supports proper digestion, very important for inflammatory and estrogen dominant conditions . Reduction in inflammation reduces pain.
- Maca root (Lepidium meyenii): Supports endocrine system function for overall hormonal balance support. Learn more here…
- Motherwort aerial parts (Leonurus cardiaca): A powerful herb that brings quick relief to women who have painful periods. 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 Learn more here…
- Red Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus): Raspberry leaf works to tone the uterine muscles and normalize blood flow during menses. This is one of the best normalizing herbs for the female reproductive organs. Raspberry leaf is astringent, contracting and shrinking internal and external body tissues. May help prevent hemorrhage excessive bleeding. One of the best herbs for uterine health. Learn more here…
- Shepherd’s purse, aerial parts (Capsella bursa-pastoris): Astringent used to reduce acute heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding. Supports normal tissue growth.
- Vitex also known as Chaste Tree Berry, berry (Vitex agnus-castus): Vitex supports hormonal balance in the body by having an effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis (hormonal feedback loop). Supportive of hormonal balance and normalizing for the reproductive system as a whole. Learn more here…
- White Peony root (Paeonia lactiflora): Used in TCM to increase iron levels in women with menorrhagia, combines well with Dong Quai. Moves the blood in the pelvic area, good for uterine stagnation including conditions such as uterine fibroids. Learn more here…
- Yarrow, aerial parts (Achillea millefolium): It promotes circulation, yet is extremely astringent, stopping excessive blood flow. Works well for a boggy, weak uterus. Yarrow aids in toning the muscles of the uterus. Learn more here…
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