Estrogen Balance Herbal Tincture

Hormones play a vital role in every woman’s health and well-being. Very often when women are in a bad mood, you will find that they, or their partners, blame it on their hormones. When hormone levels fluctuate, this can affect your mood, sexual desire, fertility and ovulation. In other words, the imbalance of hormones may impact negatively on how your reproductive system responds. Read more here.

This tea is also good for perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause or premenopause is a relatively new term coined in the last twenty years by the medical community to describe symptoms caused by normal hormonal fluctuations that occur as a woman moves closer to her menopause. These symptoms can be broad-ranging and diffuse and differ for every woman, causing a lot of confusion and anxiety. And the younger you are, the more confused and worried you may be.

Below are natural herbs that will help balance the estrogen in your body along with managing menopausal symptoms.

Raspberry leaf is naturally high in magnesium, niacin, calcium, selenium, magnesium, thiamine, potassium, iron, vitamin C and B vitamins, which make it helpful for leg cramps, nausea, improving sleep, hot flashes and may prevent anemia. This specific combination of nutrients, found in Raspberry leaf extract, make it extremely beneficial for the female reproductive system. Minerals in Raspberry leaf also help to strengthen the nervous system, and the vitamin C is important. In addition, the calcium contained in the leaves may be useful for those who are susceptible to osteoporosis, as estrogen levels drop. It may also help heavy or erratic periods, night sweats, moodiness, insomnia and other symptoms of menopause. 

Chastetree berry, don’t be fooled by the name - chasteberry, often used in conjunction with the herb dong quai, won’t zap your libido. Known as the great equalizer of female hormones, chasteberry can help boost your sex drive by increasing dopamine levels in the brain. Chasteberry is used to help shift your hormone production so you are making more progesterone and less estrogen. Balancing hormonal swings can help you get your appetite under control, which may translate to weight loss. In addition to suppressing appetite, chasteberry can help relieve depression and insomnia, Northrup says. Commission E approves this herb for treating menstrual cycle irregularities, premenstrual syndrome and breast pain. 

Black Cohosh stimulates the body's ability to produce its own hormones and only what it actually needs. It has been used to relieve hot flashes, excessive sweating, and depression, and reduces dryness in the vagina.Obtained from the root of the plant, Black Cohosh has been used for dysmenorrhea, to enhance bone formation and coronary heart disease in early postmenopausal women.

Valerian root is valued for its sedative properties. It has been used to for menstrual cramps, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea. Its anti-spasmodic properties also help for relaxing uterine smooth muscle, as well as mood related symptoms like nervousness, anxiety and insomnia.  Valerian root tincture contains many active compounds such as valerenic acid which has been said to prevent the degradation of GABA, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for muscle tone and nerve impulses.  Valerian directly binds to GABA receptors in the brain, resulting in feelings of mental calmness and relaxation.

Dandelion Root - Many women are bothered by water retention during menopause. You can take dandelion to help lose this water weight, advises Marilyn Glenville, author of “Natural Choices for Menopause.” This herb also is a source of potassium and encourages water loss without loss of vital nutrients.

Blessed thistle has been used to increase appetite, stimulate saliva, bile flow and assist in digestion. It has also been used as an anti-inflammatory, breast-stimulant, menstrual flow stimulant and antioxidant. Blessed Thistle contains primary nutrients consisting of calcium, magnesium, potassium, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, and vitamin C and zinc. It is also useful during menopause for problems with heavy bleeding, as well as the headaches of women experiencing menopausal discomforts. 

Damiana Leaf has been shown to be effective in balancing menstrual irregularities such as cramps and excessive bleeding. It has a long history, used for centuries for its healthful effects in helping to maintain the body's hormonal balance. This action is due to its ability to bind progesterone receptors that assist in alleviating symptoms of hormonal balance and its testosterone-like elements, according to the University of California's online journal, as well as the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. It has also been used to address the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, inflammatory issues and weight loss.

Ingredients: Red Raspberry Leaf, Black Cohosh, Valerian Root,  Chastetree berry, Dandelion Root, Blessed Thistle Herb, and Damiana Leaf.