Being able to discuss health questions for women is not an easy task for many.

It can be embarrassing at times and many women tend to turn online or to friends for some simple remedies.

There are a number of natural substances that can help prevent and cure any illness.

BlackCohoshResearch has been done on a number of herbs that have medicinal qualities pertaining specifically to women’s issues.

The Black Cohosh belongs to the Buttercup family.  It can be had as a nutritional supplement in the form of tablets, infusion tea, and liquid extracts.

It helps menopausal women deal with hot flushes, vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, and migraines and keep the symptoms in check.

Dandelion root is another herb that can be used for a number of women-specific illnesses.  It can be used as a dried leaf infusion, dried root decoction, a powdered extract, and even a root tincture.  It acts as a preventive to breast cancer and works as a diuretic, bringing down water retention.  This helps relieve the stress of painful pre-menstrual cramps and discomfort during pregnancy.

It also stimulates bile production and reduces the chances of a troublesome menopause and menstrual cycle.

Hormonal imbalance can happen at the beginning of your pregnancy, during and most definitely after delivery as well.
For many, weakness and anemia is a common problem and if not taken care of it can escalate into something more serious.

Dong Quai from the celery family is used largely in China, Japan, as well as Korea.  Hailed as the female ginseng, it prevents stagnation of blood because of its anticoagulant properties.dongquai

This purifies the system post pregnancy, alleviates pain and relaxes muscles thereby preventing uterine cramps.  It can be had as a raw root, a tablet or even liquid extracts.

Chewing on raspberry leaves helps prevent spotting during pregnancy.  For women approaching menopause, it helps tone the uterus, bringing down the chances of hot flushes and excessive bleeding. RaspberryLeaves

The reaction of each woman to a herb can be different and therefore, it is best  taken under the supervision of a  medical professional.