There are a couple of things that make being menopausal something really hard to embrace. First, it’s a definite sign that you are older. Second, it’s something that comes with all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms.

If you are not particularly happy with all of the things you are experiencing now that you are in the menopausal stage of your life, then this article is for you.

Below you will come across some herbs that are especially beneficial for a menopausal woman like you because they are known to help deal with some of the nastiest symptoms of menopause.

Skullcap

Mood swings due to menopause can easily ruin your day as well as that of everyone else around you. One of the most recommended herbs for moods swings, be it due to menopause or something else, is skullcap.

Based on numerous studies, skullcap is something that can help stabilize the mood. It’s also proven beneficial for menopausal women who are suffering from depression.

And by the way, you can also count on skullcap if you are having anxious thoughts and insomnia — this herb is also commonly taken by those who have a hard time calming their minds and having a good night’s sleep.

Black Cohosh

One of the things that can really make you feel upset now that you are a menopausal woman is having hot flashes all the time. It’s so uncomfortable, and it can also make you sweat a lot especially upon hopping into bed.

If you want to put those hot flashes under control, you may consider taking black cohosh. While scientists are not so sure how it works exactly, they know for a fact that it can reduce the occurrence, intensity and duration of hot flashes.

A lot of menopausal women who have tried black cohosh said that this amazing herb also helped deal with a bunch of other menopause-related issues like mood swings and vaginal dryness.

Red Clover

One more herb that is revered for its ability to tame hot flashes is red clover. It got its name from the fact that it is a variety of clover plant that produces lovely reddish flowers.

According to experts, red clover works as an effective controller of hot flashes due to the fact that it contains certain compounds that are capable of mimicking the action of estrogen in the body.

It is said that red clover works best if its intake is combined with probiotics. Supplementing with probiotics is also a wonderful idea for every menopausal woman out there.

Wild Yam

No, wild yam is not in any way related to yams that are commonly roasted or candied. Also known as diosgenin, wild yam is an herb that is known to help a lot of women deal with so many unfavorable menopause symptoms.

Some of the things that wild yam is known to address include low energy levels and vaginal dryness. In fact there are so many lubricants out there that are intended for menopausal women that contain wild yam.

Because of the many perks that wild yam can offer women who are already in the menopausal stage, there are lots of products containing it that are being marketed as a natural alternative to estrogen.

WARNING: Before using any herb, make sure that you first let your doctor know about your plan. This is especially true if you have a known medical condition.