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Natural herbs for curing menopausal symptoms have become very popular because of its safe nature and also because of its effectiveness in providing relief. Here are some commonly used natural herbs to deal with the symptoms of menopause.

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

This is one of the most popular herbs used during menopause. It reduces and gives relief from hot flashes, mood swings, depression and memory loss. It also reduces cramps and congestions, and improves the thickness and elasticity of vaginal tissues. The dried root of this herb is used.

Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)

Chasteberry is widely used to bring the hormonal fluctuations (experienced during menopause) to control. Dried fruit of this tree is used.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

During menopause, because of hormonal imbalance, your liver might get under trouble. Dandelion is an excellent herb for your liver. Leaves, roots and tops of Dandelion are used.

Sage

The cooking herb sage is very good for hot flashes. It helps eliminating night sweats. Fresh or dried leaves of the herb are used.

Valerian

Insomnia is a common symptom during menopause. Valerian easily helps you drift into deep sleep.

St. John’s Wort

Mood swings during menopause can also be cured by St. John’s Wort. Fresh or dried flowering plant is used.

Dong quai

Roots of the herb Dong quai helps in reducing the symptoms of estrogen deficiency.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Leaves of Gingko bilobia give relief from symptoms of fatigue, depression and memory problems.

Raspberry

Raspberry acts directly on the muscles of the uterus and tones the weakened muscles. Fresh or dried leaves and fruit of the herb are used.

Wild yam (Dioscarea villosa)

This estrogenic herb is helpful in giving relief from menopausal arthritis. It also helps reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. Dried roots and rhizomes of the herb are used.