Herbs for Menstrual Health

Evidence-based herbs for menstrual cramps, PMS, and cycle support. Compare effectiveness and safety for Vitex, Cramp Bark, Ginger, and more.

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20 herbs found for this condition

Czech Valerian

Valeriana officinalis var. bohemia

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskinsomnia remedy in Czech folk medicinetreatment of anxiety and nervous tensionantispasmodic for muscle cramps

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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskInsomnia remedyAnxiety reliefNervous tension

Vitex

Vitex agnus-castus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskMenstrual regulationFertility supportLactation promotion

Hops

Humulus lupulus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskSleep aidAnxiety reliefDigestive bitter

Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskDigestive bitterAntiparasiticFever treatment

Shatavari Tonic

Asparagus racemosus

Female reproductive tonicGalactagogue for breast milkAnti-inflammatory and adaptogen

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Saffron

Crocus sativus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskDepression treatmentAphrodisiacDigestive aid

Vitex Negundo

Vitex negundo

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskRespiratory disorders and coughJoint inflammation and arthritisUterine tonic and menstrual regulation

Maca Red

Lepidium meyenii var. rubrum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAndean male fertility remedyprostate tonicbone health

Hawaiian Neem

Artemisia douglasiana

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskmenstrual regulationdigestive conditionsdreams

Maca

Lepidium meyenii

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskEnergy and staminaFertility enhancementHormonal balance

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskMenstrual crampsEye conditionsDigestive aid

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskWound healingSkin conditionsEye infections

Nordic Yarrow

Achillea millefolium var. boreale

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskFever reductionWound healingDigestive tonic

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskFever reductionHeadache treatmentArthritis relief

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskMenstrual pain reliefMenopausal symptom managementRheumatism treatment

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskUrinary tract supportProstate healthMale vitality

Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskMenstrual regulationBlood tonicPain relief

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskWound healingFever reductionDigestive aid

Stinging Nettle Root

Urtica dioica (root)

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskProstate healthUrinary supportHair loss prevention

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