5 Herbs For Women - 5 Herbs Every Woman Should Know About

Need PMS relief, balanced hormones, ease your stress, or just to age gracefully? Here are 5 herbs for women that can help you do all this and more!

Do you take herbs for reproductive health? What are your \u201cmust know about\u201d herbs?

Are you looking for freedom from PMS?

Do you want to ease the effects of stress \u2014 and age gracefully?

How about something that will tone your skin and make you glow from the inside out?

Here are 5 herbs for women that will do just that and more!

1. Ashwagandha

Also known as winter cherry, Withania somnifera, and Indian ginseng.

Ashwagandha has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine. Many of its benefits are of particular help for women.

The herb is known for its anti-stress and anti-anxiety benefits, with modern studies showing its effectiveness. The herb calms the nervous system and promotes restful sleep, which in turn keeps us healthy and helps us to age gracefully! What woman doesn't want that?

Are you dealing with other issues?

Not to mention, reducing your risk of cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s, periodontal disease, and type 2 diabetes, while increasing muscle strength, and protecting your heart and liver.

Whether in cut root or powdered form, this is definitely an herb to know about!

2. Chaste Tree/Vitex

Also known as chaste tree berry and Monk's pepper.

Chaste tree is truly an herb for women, used almost exclusively for issues related to the menstrual cycle. It has long been used as a hormone stabilizer, to regulate menstruation, fight PMS, and support fertility.

It has also been noted to have benefits during conception and pregnancy, and can be used throughout menopause to balance hormones (source).

Please note that pregnant women should always work with their health care provider when using any herbs.

3. Nettle

Also known as stinging nettle or common nettle.

Nettles are often considered to be a \u201cweed\u201d. They are easily recognized by the red rash and sharp sting caused by contact with the leaves.

Despite their stinging reputation, the plant is also nourishing medicine. And don't worry \u2014 once cooked or dried, the leaves no longer sting.

Nettles act as a tonic to the adrenals and kidneys, which soothes stress, reduces toxicity, and promotes healthy, glowing skin.

Nettle is high in iron and vitamin K and is great for strong nails and healthy hair.

4. Red Raspberry Leaf

Red raspberry leaf is another vitamin- and mineral-rich herb, high in iron as well as calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, manganese and vitamins A, C, and E \u2014 all of great benefit to women at all stages of life.

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It also contains a compound known to strengthen the uterine muscles.

The combination of vitamins and minerals leads to strong teeth and bones.

5. Dong Quai

Also known as Chinese Angelica or female ginseng.

When I started seeing a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong Quai was one of the first herbs he told me to take. And with good reasons.

Dong Quai is known as a liver and blood tonic and is very high in minerals.

Noted herbalist Rosemary Gladstar calls this \u201cone of the most useful of female tonic herbs\u201d (source). She notes that it is best taken before or after menstruation, but not during. It is not recommended during pregnancy.