How Do You Control Heavy Periods With Herbs?
If you suffer from a heavy menstrual period (or menorrhagia), then you know the drill. Tired of your situation, you visit the doctor who then puts you on birth control to manage it. Some doctors may even suggest getting a hysterectomy to fix it. However, there are natural options too. The birth control option attempts to address the fact that your hormones are out of whack. However, as an herbalist, I believe that it is better in the long run to encourage your body in a gentle way to fix the imbalance. To do this I recommend using two types of herbs: one that is good for the liver and another that is good for the endocrine system, as well as making the following lifestyle changes. Select one herb from each category. Liver: • Burdock root • Dandelion root • Pau d’arco • Yellow dock Endocrine System: • Wild yam root • Licorice root • Vitex • Ginger root • Dong quai Take each herb once or twice a day in capsule form or as a tea. It’s easier to take them as a capsule, however. Continue tak
