Menopause

Native to western Asia and the Mediterranean region, it is the dried leaves that are mainly used in herbal medicine, though the seeds are sometimes also used. Alfalfa sprouts are available as a food, which are eaten in salad dishes and are very nutritious.

Action of Alfalfa

Alfalfa is an example of a nutritive herb as it contains many nutrients: vitamin A, B1, B6, C, E, K and protein. This herb yields 10 times more mineral value than the average grain, containing Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, phosphorus and Zinc.

Alfalfa also contains many other compounds including, chlorophyll, isoflavones, Bioflavanoids and 8 digestive enzymes. Its actions include: anti-cholesterol, anti-haemorrhagic, anti-anaemic and anti-coagulant.

Alfalfa Uses

Our experts recommend Alfalfa for the following disorder:

Tags: Appetite, Cholesterol, Menopause, Osteoporosis

Red Clover is a perennial herb with dark pink flowers and is native to Europe and Asia, but has become naturalised in Australia, New Zealand and North America. The flowers are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Red Clover

Red Clover contains high levels of Antioxidant isoflavones, particularly genistein, which has weak oestrogenic properties which have actions of female hormone health. In addition, Red Clover is said to be alterative (promotes health) and is anti-inflammatory in skin disorders, a heart protector and an anti-cancer agent.

Red Clover Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend red clover for the following disorders:

Fibroids
Infertility
Menopause
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Tags: Cancer, Cough, Depression, Detox, Eczema, Fibroids, Flu, Heart, Infertility, Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Psoriasis, Skin

Evening Primrose Oil is the oil from the seeds of the plant, evening primrose. It is primarily used as a food supplement for the omega-6 essential fatty acids it contains, GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). GLA is needed in the body for the production of hormone liked chemicals called prostaglandins E1, (PGE1) which control numerous mechanisms such as inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol regulation and hormone regulation to name a few.

Our bodies can normally convert other essential fats found in the diet into GLA, however nutritional deficiencies, saturated fat, alcohol and abnormalities can block this conversion. This causes a deficiency in PGE1 which can lead to many health problems. Evening primrose oil supplementation gives the body a direct source of GLA and therefore is very useful for health maintenance.

Tags: Arthritis, Cholesterol, Epilepsy, Inflammation, Menopause, PMS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Skin

Black cohosh is a shrubby plant native to North America and the root is used in herbal medicine.

Action of Black cohosh

Black cohosh contains many active compounds including icifugosides and isoflavones and so demonstrates many different properties. It acts on the endocrine system and has ‘oestrogen-mimicking’ properties. It is also antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, mildly analgesic and a muscle relaxant.

Black cohosh Uses

Our experts recommend black cohosh for the following disorders:

| Arthritis
| Chondromalacia patellae
| Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation)
| Fibroid Degeneration
| Gout
| Irritable Hip
| Menisceal tears
| Myalgia
| Myositis
| Menopause
| Neuritis
| Osteoporosis
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
| Whiplash

Tags: Arthritis, Cramp, Dysmenorrhoea, Gout, Lactation, Menopause, Menstrual, Muscle, Osteoporosis, Pain, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome