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Plant Name: Gan Cao or Licorice Root Latin Name: Glycorrhiza uralensis, Licorice is a Phytoestrogen and Harmonize
reproductive problems, menopausal hotflashes & vaginal dryness in comb w/ other things.
Plant Name: Ge gen /googun/ or Kudzu Latin Name: Pueraria pseudo-hirsuta, P. pseudo-harsisa, P. thunbergii, Kudzu
is a really good source of diadzin an isoflavone - phytoestrogen. Reduces menopausal symptoms.
Plant Name: Alfalfa or "King of Herbs" Latin Name: Medicago sativa, Alfalfa is nutrative herb- it is used as the nucleus
of bone formula along w/ Horsetail, nettles to help strengthens integrity & density. It is good for osteoporosis,
degeneration of jaw, vertebrae, hips, weak teeth, broken bones & hard to heal fractures, osteoarthritis w/ osseous
changes. This herb is rich in caritonoids, B Complex, Vit D,E,K , flavanoids, K+(potassium), CA+ (Calcium),
Phosphorus, Mg+(magnesium) , & trace elements, Fe+ (Iron) and folic acid. It also contains a substantial amts of
phytosterols, phytoestrogens or Isofavones. It is somewhat amphoteric to FRS- i.e. it regulates estrogen levels/effects
(in estrogen deficiency it mimics estrogen/ In excess it takes up receptor sites).
Plant Name: Anise Seed Latin Name: Pimpinella anisium, Anise is a mild, good tasting herb which can be used as a
flavoring agent in formulas. It is carminative (cramps, tummy aches, gas) so it would be good to alleviate the gas from
the beans along use along with fennel, coriander, caraway and cumin. It contains a mild phytoestrogens.
Plant Name: Fennel Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgarus, Fennel does contain some mild phytoestrogens- how it works
and the role that it plays in its use is undetermined.
Plant Name:Solomon's Seal Latin Name: Polygonatum biflorium, P. odoratum (Uuzhu), P. commutatum (Wang jing),
P. siberium, Solomon Seal is primarily used externally, but it can be used internally as a women's tonic - it contains
diostenin a phytoestrogen, use for menopause discomfort, vaginal dryness and PMS.
Plant Name: Nu Zhen zi, Shiny Privet or Ligustrum fruit Latin Name: Ligustrum lucidum, LIgustrum helps with problems
of FRS - menopause symptoms, symptoms due to deficient Estrogen. such as weak libido, perimenopausal symptoms
it is also an immune tonic it strengthens and stimulates WBC count. It is good for the eyes and works through the liver,
also has a lot of EFAs & carotinoids. Cataracts, retinitis, mac. degen, poor night vision, dry, irritated, red eyes
Plant Name: Aletris , Unicorn Root, Star Grass Latin Name: Aletris farinosa, Aletris has some phytoestrogen activity
and also helps for nausea.
Plant Name: Chaste Tree, Monks pepper Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus, Chaste Tree does not contain
phytoestrogens it works via the pituitary balancing FSH (folicle stimulating hormone) and LH (lutenizing hormone).
Good for vaginal dryness with oats and shatavari. The herb to use for menopause: regulation of hot flashes especially
night sweats with sage and ox-eye daisy. menopausal anxiety, irritation skin crawling (formacation). Works best long
term.
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