Hormone Balance for Women's Health

Hormones produced by the human body act as messengers which oversee a wide range of body functions including sleep regulation, metabolism, body temperature, reproduction, emotional health, mental acuity, the immune system, and energy levels. ​ Hormonal imbalance is an issue that affects many women and can be experienced as a range of symptoms including low energy, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, skin conditions, sweating, and unexplained weight gain. ​ In Traditional Chinese Medicine hormonal balance is closely tied to the concept of Yin and Yang balance. Although Yin and Yang are opposite in nature they depend on one another to function properly. Hormonal balance occurs when Yin and Yang interchange smoothly making room for change and transformation. Just as it is important for estrogen and progesterone to be balanced so too should the Yin – Yang ratio be balanced. If there is too much or too little Yin or Yang in the body, imbalances will occur, which leads to hormonal imbalance.

How Chinese medicine sees hormone balance

The goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is to restore balance in the body. The treatment is tailored to each individual. In Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine are traditionally used to help restore a healthy equilibrium. In Chinese medicine, acupuncture is used to help regulate the body, and herbs are traditionally used where hormones are out of balance. Both are traditionally used to support the menstrual cycle, the emotions and healthy organ function.

Chinese herbs for women's hormone health

In Chinese medicine, there is no 'one size fits all' approach to health. Each individual and their unique constitution matters when determining which herbs are most beneficial. We recommend you seek advice from a specialist before taking herbal medication.

Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry) Builds and nourishes blood and yin (blood in Chinese medicine is considered vital for a healthy endocrine system)

High in antioxidants

Dang Gui Regulates and nourishes blood and yin

Rich in phyto-estrogens

Shan Yao (Chinese Wild Yam) Increases qi and yang energy

Traditionally used where progesterone is low

Traditionally used to support digestion

Bai Shao (White Peony root) Nourishes the Blood and regulates menstruation

Traditionally used where there is nervous tension

He Shou Wu Nourishes the blood

Traditionally used as an adaptogen

Traditionally used to support the immune system

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