Menopause

Caused by a reduction in the oestrogen levels in the blood, symptoms are many and various. The most common are hot flushed and sweats, menstrual irregularity (flooding), drying of tissue and loss of tone, fatigue, insomnia and emotional problems.

There are many herbs which can help to combat these symptoms including red clover, red sage, angelica sinensis, agnus castus, panax species, solomon's seal and black cohosh. Each of these herbs has a different mode of action and use, indicated below. Caution needs to be used with some herbs such as black cohosh, which can be very strong.

The most effective treatments are often compounds, which may relieve a broad range of symptoms or be formulated to resolve a more specific problem. All of the examples given below have been used in my clinic with considerable success.

1. Panax and Angelica Compound with Orb

Indicated for hot sweats and flushes, fatigue and low-ness of spirits.

It is a compound of tonics with a natural homoeopathic oestrogen preparation.

2. Trillium and Hamamelis Compound

This is a specific formulation for menstrual irregularities and heavy periods.

3. Leonorus Compound

This mixture is formulated for a wide range of menopausal symptoms but especially with anxiety, tension and depression.

4. Polygonum Compound

Of especial use when drying of the tissues becomes a problem.

Indicated for vaginal dryness and related difficulties.

These formulae are easily mixed if more than 1 is required.

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