DISCLAIMER: The information provided below is based on my own personal experience of using these remedies and is only intended as anecdotal information not as any form of medical advice. Please consult a qualified practitioner if you require such advice, especially if you have any other medical conditions or are on medication.
I am currently taking:
Agnus Castus - to regulate my periods and stop them coming to frequently / lasting too long.
VERY effective, this herb has been an absolute life saver for me for 3 years. It quickly and definitively sorted me out after three months of period hell!
Sage - for general sweating / hotness / night sweats
Effective - it definitely 'calms things down' but does not completely eliminate problem, I still have to have an afternoon wash when it is hot. I could try upping the dose, especially in hot weather...
Maca - for libido and general vitality boost
Effective - has had a definite positive effect on my libido and vaginal dryness. Currently on the powdered super food which I add to my morning drink. The capsules seemed more effective to me and were easier / more pleasant to take but unfortunately way too expensive with everything else!
Chinese Angelica (Dong Quai) - initially for libido, but also to prevent delayed / phantom periods.
VERY effective as a 'period booster' (bringing it on when late.) IMPORTANT NOTE: It is not advised to take this during your period as it can make bleeding heavier. DO NOT use if you suffer from heavy bleeding / fibroids or want to get pregnant - it will likely bring on a miscarriage. The jury is currently out on its effectiveness as a libido booster as I am also taking the Maca and so it is difficult to separate the effects. I got an initial sexual energy rush when I first started taking it so I think it is also helping :) It also seems to have helped reduce my rages / irritability...
Black Cohosh - for the extreme mood swings / depression
I started taking this last week so haven't much to report yet except I think I may have inadvertently triggered an earlier period as I may have taken too high a dose - difficult to say as it may have happened anyway... Am taking a break during my period and will start again with a lower dose.
Motherwort - Have read that this is a good one to take for mood swings, will be trying this one next!
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