Some women suffer from more severe menopausal symptoms. These symptoms may be the result of malfunctioning adrenal glands, which, during menopause, “take over” some of the traditional functions of the ovaries, easing menopausal symptoms. For these women, the use of herbs can be very effective. Note that the herbal tea remedy below is not meant to take the place of any prescribed medicine. Rather, always consult your health care professional before making significant changes to your diet. The recipe below can, however, be added into the diet as a health promoting supplement.
Parsley is known specifically for its effective work with the adrenals. Here is a simple-to-make tea recipe, which will help to integrate parsley into the diet.
Menopause Tea
- ½ oz nettle
- ½ oz cleavers
- ½ oz parsley
- ½ oz orange leaves and flowers
- ½ oz red raspberry
- ¼ oz hops
- ¼ oz senna leaves
First mix the herbs together and store in a glass container, preferably in a dark and cool cupboard. Then, as needed, use 1 tsp of the herb blend to prepare a tea. The ratio is 1 tsp of the herb mixture to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep the herbs for 10-15 minutes. Prepare as needed. Do not store for long periods of time. Drink 1-3 cups a day between meals.
For more information about the use of herbs, check out the ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs available through Amazon. In this guide, detailed herb monographs include an overview of the herb, a description, primary uses, dosage, duration, chemistry, and contraindications.
Article comments
1 - Joanne Huspek
Good advice.
2 - sangeeta khanna
very good information.
soybean is also good for menopausal women as the phytoestrogens found in them help a lot.
3 - Klimakteriebesvär
Interesting perspective. I had not heard of the toxins having to be eliminated in other ways. But a lot of raw foodists seem to have less menopausal problems. Their bodies are in general not as toxic. So, you may be onto something. Thanks for sharing.