MENOPAUSE S.Ø.S

Dong Quai:

According to an Italian study, dong quai could have an estrogenic effect and could help regulate hormonal levels and relieve menopausal symptoms without the use of synthetic chemicals. (1)

Another study found that a mixture of dong quai and German chamomile was able to reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes by up to 96 percent. (2)

Reducing stress, sleeping more and supplementing with other natural remedies for menopause such as black cohosh or chasteberry can also relieve the symptoms of menopause.

Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

The leaves of Rufus idaeus (Red Raspberry) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as anti-anxiety effects that help relax the muscles. For a woman who is going through peri-menopause or menopause, if anxiety, muscle tension or muscle spasms are part of that image, the leaves of the red blackberry could produce general relief.

Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-Tree/Berry)

Chemical analyzes of Vitex agnus-castus extracts (Chaste-Tree / Berry) have identified numerous substances that act in many biochemical systems that affect premenstrual syndrome and menopause. Emerging pharmacological evidence supports the role of V. agnus-castus in relieving menopause symptoms. (3)

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

In a study conducted in 2005, the researchers concluded that compared to placebo, supplementation with Red Clover isoflavones in postmenopausal women significantly reduced menopausal symptoms and had a positive effect on vaginal cytology and triglyceride levels. (4)