Sage: A great herb for menopause, especially hot flashes
Sage is a herb that can help manage hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. Woman can safely take sage to control their symptoms, it usually starts working within one week of the first dose. Post-menopausal women report feeling better rested and happier overall when they use herbs for health reasons. Sage is an herb that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is well tolerated by most women.
Some reasons we like sage:
- Good for many of the symptoms related to menopause.
- Helps with hot flashes and other menopausal problems, such as forgetfulness, mood swings, insomnia and irritability.
- Great natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Please consult a licenced medical professional before beginning or stopping any new treatments.
Benefits: sage is a great herb for menopause, especially when dealing with hot flashes in women who are peri- and postmenopausal because sage helps relieve these symptoms quickly without side effects. Sage also improves sleep patterns by helping you stay asleep longer, which means people often feel more rested in the morning.
Other plants that are good for menopause: Stinging Nettle, Black Cohosh (caution required), Dong Quai Root (also called Angelica Sinensis)
Side Effects: Sage provides benefits as an herbal supplement with no side effects or risks associated with these supplements when taken in moderation. There isn't enough research on long term use to tell if there are any negative effects.