The following are brief descriptions
of the ingredient herbs in MENO-SELECT.
Black
Cohosh Root
In
Western countries, up to 78 percent of menopausal women experience
hot flashes, and 50 percent suffer from accompanying psychological
disorders. Today, women are concerned about the health risks
of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT).
Fortunately, scientific research shows that black cohosh
can be just as effective as HRT in addressing physical symptoms
of menopause and superior to drugs such as diazepam (Valium)
in treating psychological symptoms.
More and more women are rediscovering black cohosh to
ease the transitions through the “change of life.”
Volumes of research show that black cohosh reduces the
physical symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats,
headaches, heart palpitations, dizziness and vaginal atrophy.
Black cohosh also relieves the psychological symptoms
such as insomnia, nervousness, irritability, and depression.
Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla
has a long medicinal history as a tonic and blood purifier.
The saponins that are present in herb are responsible
for the wide range of tonic uses.
Herbalists prescribe it as an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory,
diuretic, and restorative.
Eleuthero
Commonly
known as Siberian ginseng, eleuthero’s medical history dates
back 2000 years. The
Chinese believe that this important adaptogenic herb can provide
energy and vitality, and increase quality of life.
Scientists have shown Eleuthero to increase stamina and
endurance and protect the body systems against stress-related
illness. It has
the proven ability to boost nonspecific resistance of the body
to a wide range of chemical, physical, psychological and biological
stressors.
Wild
Yam
This
valuable herb was, at one time, the sole source of chemicals
that were used as the raw materials for contraceptive hormone
manufacture. Herbalists
use wild yam as a remedy to ease dysmenorrhoea and ovarian and
uterine pains. As
an antispasmodic and relaxant, wild yam can be used in cases
of nervous excitability and give relief from not only uterine
pains, but also abdominal and intestinal irritations and spasms
and nausea.
Chaste Tree
The Chastetree’s
origin is in the Mediterranean, where it has a long folk history
of use in women’s health, especially for mild to moderate complaints
associated with menstruation and menopause.
Studies show a progesterone-like effect from the essential
oils present in both the berries and the leaves.
An excellent uterine tonifier, several human clinical
trials have shown beneficial results with using chastetree in
treating women with menopausal symptoms and a variety of female
health complaints.
Damiana
Damiana
is an aromatic shrub native to Mexico.
It has a long history as not only a powerful aphrodisiac,
but as a mild diuretic, laxative, nervine and central nervous
system stimulant. Science
shows that it is effective for women in treating painful menstruation,
headaches and menopause disorders. The Herbal Materia Medica
says that damiana is an excellent strengthening remedy for the
nervous system.
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