Herbs for PCOS
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Introducing any new herbs or supplements, although they are natural can cause chemical changes in the body!
This post is for informational purpose only.
This post is for informational purpose only.
Please consult a provider before starting any regimine including herbs.
HERBS/NATURAL for PCOS
Agnus Castus
has been found to stimulate and normalize the function of the pituitary gland and help regulate hormone production. In particular it appears to increase the level of LH (luteinising hormone) that helps maintain ovary health
Apple Cider Vinegar
is beneficial because it helps control blood sugar and keeps your body from producing too much insulin
Ashwagandha
is a natural stress reliever. Also known as the hormone balancing superhero, it reduces depression, and improves memory.
Black Cohash Root
very effective for PMS, excessive menstrual cramps and hormone related symptoms.
Chasteberry
also called vitex, is a herb for treating infertility due to a hormonal imbalance.
Ceylon Cinnamon
Researchers from Columbia U have found that cinnamon can help improve menstrual cyclicity in women with PCOS. It increases the hormone progesterone and decreases testosterone, which helps balance hormones and stabilize blood sugar which will also combat insulin resistance.
Coconut Oil (organic, raw, unrefined)
The acids in coconut oil can protect the digestive tract, helping with systemic inflammation and leaky gut to allow better metabolism to restore hormone balance.
HERBS/NATURAL for PCOS
Agnus Castus
has been found to stimulate and normalize the function of the pituitary gland and help regulate hormone production. In particular it appears to increase the level of LH (luteinising hormone) that helps maintain ovary health
Apple Cider Vinegar
is beneficial because it helps control blood sugar and keeps your body from producing too much insulin
Ashwagandha
is a natural stress reliever. Also known as the hormone balancing superhero, it reduces depression, and improves memory.
Black Cohash Root
very effective for PMS, excessive menstrual cramps and hormone related symptoms.
Chasteberry
also called vitex, is a herb for treating infertility due to a hormonal imbalance.
Ceylon Cinnamon
Researchers from Columbia U have found that cinnamon can help improve menstrual cyclicity in women with PCOS. It increases the hormone progesterone and decreases testosterone, which helps balance hormones and stabilize blood sugar which will also combat insulin resistance.
Coconut Oil (organic, raw, unrefined)
The acids in coconut oil can protect the digestive tract, helping with systemic inflammation and leaky gut to allow better metabolism to restore hormone balance.
Cod liver Oil
Great for hormonal, reproductive and neurological health. Cod Liver Oil contains potent anti-inflammatory properties to help with low grade inflammation
Cordyceps
improves digestion, balances blood sugar, helps fight fatigue, improves sleep, activates liver and balances hormones.
Dandelion Root
This herb is an effective liver detoxifier and bile flow stimulant. It is used to cleanse the liver and get rid of any build-up of hormones.
Dong Quai root
promotes blood flow to the pelvis where it will stimulate an absent or scanty period and help with bringing on menstruation
Evening Primrose Oil
can help balance the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the woman’s body balance. Great for PMS and breast tenderness
Fenugreek
Fenugreek promotes glucose metabolism in the body and improves insulin resistance, helping balance your hormones....
Fish oil
Being loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil helps reduce androgens and improve insulin sensitivity.
Flaxseed
being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels, it also reduces androgens
Goats Rue
is the natural source of guanidine which is in an anti-diabetic diabetic drug class known as biguanides. It functions as a natural form of Metformin
Gymnema
reduces high blood sugar. This herb has a “sugar blocking” action. It blocks the typical paths that sugar molecules take during digestion, delaying the absorption of sugar.
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds contain a type of omega-6 fat called GLA (gamma-linoleic acid). that can help maintain healthy progesterone levels. It is a great source of plant-based protein.
Holy Basil
also known as tulsi, has anti-androgenic properties. It also helps manage insulin levels and aid in weight loss
Hops
This herb is used to relieve the stress that many women with PCOS experience with hormonal anxiety
Licorice Root
Licorice root has been suggested as an anti-inflammatory agent. It works to help metabolize sugar and balance hormones.
It can also help reduce serum testosterone in women with PCOS and promote ovulation It can also aid in liver detoxification and NAFLD
Maca Root
Maca supports healthy progesterone levels in the body. Maca is an adaptogen and great for fertility. It also helps balance the hormones
Red Clover
Red clover acts like estrogen. It is used to purify the blood and treat hormonal acne
Saw Palmetto
helps prevent hirsutism or excessive hairiness in women with PCOS. It also helps thinning hair grow back.
Spearmint Tea
can help reduce hirsutism, or excess body hair, by reducing testosterone levels and increasing luteinizing hormone.
St John’s Wort
This herb is very commonly used to help treat the symptoms of depression linked to hormonal imbalances
Stinging Nettle
The root of this plant increases the production of SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) which reduces the level of free testosterone in the blood to restore hormone balance.
Great for hormonal, reproductive and neurological health. Cod Liver Oil contains potent anti-inflammatory properties to help with low grade inflammation
Cordyceps
improves digestion, balances blood sugar, helps fight fatigue, improves sleep, activates liver and balances hormones.
Dandelion Root
This herb is an effective liver detoxifier and bile flow stimulant. It is used to cleanse the liver and get rid of any build-up of hormones.
Dong Quai root
promotes blood flow to the pelvis where it will stimulate an absent or scanty period and help with bringing on menstruation
Evening Primrose Oil
can help balance the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the woman’s body balance. Great for PMS and breast tenderness
Fenugreek
Fenugreek promotes glucose metabolism in the body and improves insulin resistance, helping balance your hormones....
Fish oil
Being loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil helps reduce androgens and improve insulin sensitivity.
Flaxseed
being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels, it also reduces androgens
Goats Rue
is the natural source of guanidine which is in an anti-diabetic diabetic drug class known as biguanides. It functions as a natural form of Metformin
Gymnema
reduces high blood sugar. This herb has a “sugar blocking” action. It blocks the typical paths that sugar molecules take during digestion, delaying the absorption of sugar.
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds contain a type of omega-6 fat called GLA (gamma-linoleic acid). that can help maintain healthy progesterone levels. It is a great source of plant-based protein.
Holy Basil
also known as tulsi, has anti-androgenic properties. It also helps manage insulin levels and aid in weight loss
Hops
This herb is used to relieve the stress that many women with PCOS experience with hormonal anxiety
Licorice Root
Licorice root has been suggested as an anti-inflammatory agent. It works to help metabolize sugar and balance hormones.
It can also help reduce serum testosterone in women with PCOS and promote ovulation It can also aid in liver detoxification and NAFLD
Maca Root
Maca supports healthy progesterone levels in the body. Maca is an adaptogen and great for fertility. It also helps balance the hormones
Red Clover
Red clover acts like estrogen. It is used to purify the blood and treat hormonal acne
Saw Palmetto
helps prevent hirsutism or excessive hairiness in women with PCOS. It also helps thinning hair grow back.
Spearmint Tea
can help reduce hirsutism, or excess body hair, by reducing testosterone levels and increasing luteinizing hormone.
St John’s Wort
This herb is very commonly used to help treat the symptoms of depression linked to hormonal imbalances
Stinging Nettle
The root of this plant increases the production of SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) which reduces the level of free testosterone in the blood to restore hormone balance.
Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris may help stimulate ovulation and supports healthy menstruation. It may also decrease the number of ovarian cysts.
White Peony Root
White Peony promotes circulation to the reproductive organs which helps to reduce uterine stagnation, ovarian cysts and painful menstruation.
Tribulus terrestris may help stimulate ovulation and supports healthy menstruation. It may also decrease the number of ovarian cysts.
White Peony Root
White Peony promotes circulation to the reproductive organs which helps to reduce uterine stagnation, ovarian cysts and painful menstruation.
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