Herbs For Strengthening Female Reproductive System

The female reproductive system is marked by periods that stay from 5 to 7 days. Taking care during this period solves half of the problem.

Yet, there are certain tonic and mixtures which when taken regularly strengthen the system and protect it from many type of disturbances related with the system.

Uterine Tonics

These tonics improve functioning of hormones and maintain health of womb and ovaries. They are commonly used as daily tonics to improve over-all health of the women`s body.

Uterine tonics are raspberry, yarrow, sage, Ladies’ Mantle and marigold.

Hormonal Regulators

Hormonal imbalance is common in women these days. Common signs and symptoms of hormonal disturbance include irregular periods, painful periods, hair on face, sudden increase in weight and weakness.

Herbs that are used as hormonal regulators are especially effective for estrogen and progesterone. They regulate the functioning of ovaries and pituitary gland.

Chaste tree, watercress and alfalfa, borage seed oil and evening primrose are some of the most powerful hormonal regulators.

Emmenagogues

These substances help in stimulating the flow in the pelvic region and hence facilitate blood flow during periods. They act on congestion in the pelvic area during periods.

Emmenagogues help in relieving pain from the abdominal region. They are contra-indicated during pregnancy. Cinnamon, rosemary and ginger are potent emmenagogues.

Astringents

Astringents are used to handle heavy bleeding. These are taken in form of herbs teas that are consumed several times during days.  These herbs are nettle, yarrow, sage, Ladies’ Mantle and raspberry.

Nervines and Anti-spamsmolytics

Nervines improve functioning of nerves that are connected to the reproductive system. It contributes in revitalization of the system.

Anti-spamsmolytics help in reducing muscular cramps and reduce stress of the reproductive system.

The herbs are cramp bark, rosemary, skullcap, wood betony, lemon balm and lavender.

Demulcents

Herbs like ribwort, marshmallow and marigold come under category of demulcents and they help in healing of the inflammation of the mucous membranes. They are usually taken in small quantity and under guidance of an herbalist.

Immunity Boosters and Anti-septics

Any type of infection in the system can be treating using sage, yarrow, cinnamon, marigold and ribwort. They are primarily used to treat infection of urinary tract.