Herbal medicine has been in use for thousands of years to prevent illnesses. It helps your body heal itself and return to its natural balance. But how does it benefit women’s health, and why is women’s health concerning? Let’s explore.
Why Is Women’s Health Important?
Let’s face it, women are complex in nature. We have unique concerns like menstruation, fertility, childbirth, skin, stress, menopause, bone health, underlying conditions, etc. Herbal formulations can be a potent tool to boost your physical and emotional well-being. It can help you manage the transitions your body goes through in your entire lifecycle.
How Does Herbal Medicine Help
Herbal therapy focuses on overall balance within the body. It offers profound and promising benefits. These potent formulations can address various concerns and make for a more comprehensive treatment approach. They boost your immunity, reduce bodily inflammation, relieve nausea, improve blood circulation, and reduce the risk of heart problems. Herbal medicine, prescribed by a qualified practitioner, has minimal side effects and is gentle but potent enough to strengthen the body.
Here are the top 10 herbs that support fertility and overall women’s health:
1. Dong Quai (Chinese Angelica Root)
This Chinese herb, also known as female ginseng, can help relieve irregular periods, menstrual cramps, PMS, and menopausal symptoms. Other uses may include reducing high blood pressure, heart diseases, and migraine.
2. Yi Mu Cao (Chinese Motherwort)
This herb, too, allows for a healthier menstrual cycle. It has cleansing properties to improve blood circulation, promote fertility, clear out any stagnation, promote uterine function, and enhance bowel movements. It also supports emotional well-being.
3. Huang Qi (Astragalus Propinquus)
Huang Qi has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports your immunity, heart health, hormonal balance, and menstrual cycles. It’s a qi-replenishing herb helpful in treating kidney diseases and has anti-aging effects on the immune system.
4. Hong Zao (Chinese Red Date)
Chinese red dates symbolize well-being and nourishment. They have restorative properties and are highly valued during postpartum recovery. They also improve your sleep quality, enhance vitality, strengthen your spleen, benefit digestion, and counter the effects of stress.
5. Dang Shen (Codonopsis Pilosula)
Dang Shen is another fantastic Chinese herb, also called Chinese red sage. It can help manage hypotension, digestive disorders, anemia, and diabetes. Correct formulations can also help with obesity, stroke, weak limbs, lungs, acute renal failure, wound healing, and more.
6. Bai He (Lily Bulb)
This herb helps with respiratory problems. It can have a restful effect and also manage sleeplessness and irritability. The herb can also address vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and hormonal imbalance.
7. Zhang Hong Hua (Saffron)
Another powerful herb in Chinese medicine is Zhang Hong Hua. It can address joint pains, muscle pains, and skin issues. It also helps with body heat, high cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose.
8. Long Yang Rou (Longan berry)
This one’s wonderful for skin, health, and spleen health. Longan also supports your mental function and relieves stress, overthinking, etc. The flower and seeds of Longan have anti-inflammatory properties for better immunity.
9. Sheng di Huang ( Rehmannia)
This herb is used in a lot of women’s formulas to help the kidney energy and nourish the blood which is important for women.
10. Bai Shao ( Peony root)
May help with dysmenorrhea, irregular menses, vaginal discharge, and uterine bleeding
Contact Dr. Denise Wiesner for Better Assistance
If you’re struggling with maintaining optimal health, now is the time to take action. With Chinese medicine, you can tap into the potential of this time-honored practice for overall wellness. Different formulations help balance your body, mind, and spirit. When used individually or as part of a broader treatment plan, Chinese medicine can benefit you immensely.
At Natural Healing & Acupuncture, Inc., Dr. Denise Wiesner has years of experience managing women’s health issues. She understands that offering the best care requires special attention and expertise. Dr. Wiesner is a board-certified Chinese medicine specialist serving Santa Monica and other West Los Angeles areas for years. Please call 310-473-7474 or email [email protected] to book an appointment and see how she can help you with your concerns.
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