Herbal help for Hot Flushes
Currently there are about 1.5 million women in the UK taking some form of HRT to ease symptoms such as hot flushes. Liz Chandler from Natures Corner looks at some natural alternatives that are both effective and safe.
Not all menopausal women suffer hot flushes, but those that do agree that they can ruin an otherwise healthy active life. Not only can they occur in the day, causing distress, discomfort and potential embarrassment, but they can occur at night leading to sleeplessness, exhaustion and physical deterioration.
Most herbal remedies for menopausal hot flushes work by acting on the hormonal receptor sites in the body and are effective for many women but sometimes herbs that work differently can be more suitable. Two herbs to consider are peony and sage and here we concentrate on the benefits of peony.
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Jenny Owen, a 57 year old shop worker had been suffering hot flushes for 6 months. They were occurring 4 or 5 times a day and also at night. Being aware of herbal alternatives to HRT, Jenny began a course of Red Clover and also tried Black Cohosh and Soya. These herbs helped but the flushes remained. Then she learned about a tincture of Peony. Peony has a reputation for the treatment of female problems that stretches back thousands of years in Chinese medicine. It was used extensively to treat conditions associated with what the Chinese call 'Hot Blood', where a person suffers increased body temperature and sweating. We can see then, that Peony is perfectly placed to treat the hot flushes that often accompany the menopause. After just 2 weeks Jenny noticed a dramatic reduction in her symptoms and said 'I have been taking the peony tincture for just a fortnight and it seemed to work straight away. Relief came so quickly. The flushes are now reduced in number and severity. I call the Peony tincture my 'miracle cure''! Peony works by adjusting the body temperature control system in the brain.
This makes peony perfect for all women, but particularly those worried about affecting hormone levels or those taking medication that affects hormone levels or hormone receptors.
Peony is supplied as a tincture (liquid extract) and 20 drops are taken 3 times daily added to a little cold water. It is a remarkably safe herb and can be taken alongside other medication for the menopause and the other conditions named above.
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There are many options for relieving symptoms of the menopause so for friendly and knowledgeable advice please call us at Natures Corner on 01635 33007 or email info@naturescorner.co.uk
