Infertility And Herbs
Over 150 different kinds of herbs are being used to treat infertility. Sometimes herbs are used in different combinations but it is also dependent on the needs of the patient. These herbal cures can now be obtained in the form of pills, tablets, powders and also decoctions. Herbs have been used to treat infertility for many centuries. The story of Rachel and Leah is one such example from the Bible. Rachel has been trying to conceive for over thirty years and she finally succeeds after eating mandrakes. Some of the herbs which are being used to treat infertility are:
Dong Quai – Chinese women have been using this herb for over a thousand years to maintain the regularity of their menstrual cycles and to keep their reproductive systems healthy. This herb contains a large amount of Vitamin E, cobalt and iron but this herb has to be used for many months before its benefits can be reaped.
Red Raspberry leaves – Women in China have used this herb for many centuries to keep their reproductive system healthy. This contains a lot of vitamin C, A, B-complex, D, E, iron, Phosphorous, manganese and calcium.
Black Cohosh – This is a herb which has been used by the ancient Americans and it helps in maintaining the hormonal balance in the body. Some scientists in Europe state that this herb contains triterpenes and flavonoids which stop the secretion of the luteinising hormone. This herb should be consumed only in small amounts in every dosage and excessive consumption can give rise to headaches.
Alfalfa – This contains large quantities of beta carotene and trace minerals which helps in giving nourishment to the glands and the chlorophyll helps in making the blood pure.
Kelp – This herb contains a large amount of trace minerals which help in purifying the blood. This also contains iodine, potassium and calcium. The iodine helps people who have hypothyroidism which is one of the reasons for a miscarriage and it helps in increasing the levels of prolactin.
Ho Shou Wu – Many research studies have shown that is very useful in treating ovulation and infertility.
False Unicorn – This is also known as the helonias root. This can be used for the uterus as well as a diuretic. This helps in treating menstrual pains, ovarian pains and other dysfunctions. False unicorn is one of the strongest herbs which help in treating fertility.
Damiana - Many specialists have recommended this herb for treating fertility and increasing the libido in both men and women. But no scientific studies have been conducted to prove its effectiveness.
Wild Yam – A study was conducted on the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. This tribe has the reputation of having the largest rate of twin births in the whole world. Through the study, scientists found out that their food contained large quantities of yam. Yams help in increasing fertility since they contain many compounds like steroids which get converted into sex hormones and this initiates the release of FSH which lets the eggs get released by the ovaries. If large amounts of yam are consumed, then more than one egg will be released every month. Wild yam is now available in the form of a cream and this is known as progesterone cream. This cream should be applied on the abdomen, thighs and the upper arm where it gets absorbed easily. This is also available in the form of capsules and this can be used as a combination with other herbs to make the hormones function normally.
Blessed thistle – This helps in maintaining the balance of hormones in women.
Liquid chlorophyll – This is the green pigment which is found in plants and it helps to clean the liver and it helps in maintaining the regularity of the menstrual cycles and in building the blood.
Evening primrose oil – This contains essential fatty acids (EFA) which help in proper functioning of hormones like prostaglandins which induce ovulation. Infertility has very often been connected to the deficiency of EFA and the imbalance of prostaglandin which prevents ovulation from taking place.
Astragalas – This is a herb from China which keeps the immune functions of the body strong and it increases the motility of the sperms by 150%.
Chaste tree berry – This helps in increasing the levels of progesterone and decreasing the levels of oestrogen. Some women experience low levels of progesterone during the second half of their menstrual cycle and this is one of the main reasons for miscarriage and infertility. This herb works on the hormones by acting on the pituitary gland.
Siberian Ginseng – This is a tonic which increases the sexual desire in men and this is done through the extra production of LH which increases the production of testosterone.
Sarsparilla – This is usually used to add flavor and foam to food and it is also used as a tonic for men and women in New Guinea and Central America. This contains testosterone, progesterone and cortin and it can also be used to make a synthetic of testosterone.
Saw Palmetto – This was used by Central Americans as a tonic for men and it also helps in nourishing the glands. This is known to reduce the occurrence of BPH and prostrate problems and it also has oestrogen compounds.
Pumpkin seeds – This contains large amounts of zinc and this is essential to the working of the male reproductive system. A lot of zinc is found in the male reproductive fluid. Supplements of the pumpkin seed can be found in the form of capsules.
Bee Pollen – This is found in the male portion of flowering plants and this is considered a complete food. The Hunzas who live in the Himalayas and the people of Russia have large amounts of bee pollen in their food and also raw honey. This is a source of energy and is consumed by athletes and health conscious people. This contains all kinds of vitamins as well as amino acids which are necessary for proteins, enzymes and coenzymes. This helps in increasing the number of sperms produced by men and in improving the menstrual problems in women.