What herb(s) would help with a hormonal imbalance?!


Question:

What herb(s) would help with a hormonal imbalance?

I'm wanting to avoid going to a dr. as much as I can so I'm wanting to know any kind of herbs that are good for balancing hormones for a woman. And are Saw Palmetto, and Black Cohosh good for it? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

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2 months ago
I've been having all kinds of mood swings, I've been a little irritable, excess facial and body hair, and very irregular periods *maybe 4 periods a year* so of course I know that there's somethin' going on (b/c I'm only 20 years old).


Answers:

Evening Primrose Oil or Agnus Castus. Saw Palmetto is more for prostate trouble and black cohosh is reported not to be of benefit for menopausal symptoms and should carry a warning.

Agnus Castus is known as 'the women's friend'. The extract acts on the pituitary gland to balance hormonal fluctuations, so is helpful in the treatment of a wide range of disorders, inlcuding PMS, painful periods, menopause (particularly the relief of hot flushes), polycystic ovaries and some other causes of infertility,and loss of libido. It is also effective in stimulating lactation in nursing mothers.




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