BEST Natural Women’s Health Care Supplement (Plant-Based)
10 Herbs and Plant Extracts that Help Keep Women in their Best Health
As women go through all the different stages of their lives, they will inevitably find that their bodies need specific nutrition to support their needs. This is where nature steps in with its bounty of nutrients which can be found in various plant foods such as herbs, flowers, fruits, seeds, etc, and their extracts. Here are 10 such plant foods which are found to be of immense benefit for women’s health and vitality.
Ashwagandha1
Ashwagandha helps to rejuvenate the body’s immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems, while assisting a woman’s body in adapting to changes.
Fennel2
Tiny yet mighty, fennel seeds have traditionally been used to control flatulence, as well as to increase milk flow in nursing mothers, while aiding in their weight loss!
Inulin3
A natural prebiotic found in plants, it feeds the friendly bacteria in our gut, improving digestive health and preventing constipation. It also promotes weight loss while improving bone health and mineral absorption.
Maca4
Maca, a treasure chest of unique compounds, and nutrients such as amino acids, iron, and calcium, is known to be useful in improving sexual function and fertility in women.
Fenugreek5
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is useful in promoting breast milk production, relieving menstrual cramps, improving digestion, as well as contributing to healthier skin and hair.
Angelica Gigas6
A well-known traditional remedy for women’s ailments such as impaired menstrual blood flow and menstrual cycle irregularities. It is also used for relieving anaemia.
Kacip Fatimah7
Used for many decades to improve sexual health and sexual functions in women, the herb also promotes skin collagen synthesis, resulting in healthier, stronger skin.
Phlomis umbrosa
Phlomis umbrosa has been found to reap beneficial results in improving several different symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, including hot flushes, nervousness, vertigo, fatigue, rheumatic pain, vaginal dryness and more. This is especially so when it is taken together with other plant extracts such as Cynanchum Wilfordii and Angelica Gigas.
Soy isoflavones
Soy isoflavones are helpful in addressing hot flashes in women experiencing PMS as well as menopause. It promotes a healthier heart, and is also useful in preventing bone loss, or osteoporosis.
Berries
Rich in antioxidants, fibre as well as vitamins C and K, berries help fight infections, boost our digestive health and keep our skin and bones healthy.
References:
1. Ashwagandha: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects; https://pharmeasy.in/blog/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-ashwagandha/
2. Effect of Fennel seed: On women health; https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2022-10-2-2
3. What to know about inulin, a healthful prebiotic; https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318593
4. Health Benefits of Maca; https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-maca
5. What Does Fenugreek Do for Females?; https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_benefits_of_fenugreek/article.htm
6. Journal of Medicinal Food; Ultrafine Angelica gigas Powder Normalizes Ovarian Hormone Levels and Has Antiosteoporosis Properties in Ovariectomized Rats: Particle Size Effect; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3466922/
7. Review on Labisia pumila (Kacip Fatimah): Bioactive phytochemicals and skin collagen synthesis promoting herb; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0367326X12000949
