Endometriosis is the medical condition in which the endometrium lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. About 10 to 15 percent of women are affected by endometriosis during their fertility age. Symptoms of endometriosis include painful menstrual period, pain during sexual intercourse, ovarian swelling, swollen abdomen, Dysmenorrhea, painful bowel movement or urination and infertility.
Though certain medicines and supplements have been found to reduce the severity of the condition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very important in this condition. It is advisable to control the intake of inorganic and processed foods. Besides taking herbs also help to reduce the symptoms. Here is a list of herbs that aids to minimize the symptoms of endometriosis.
Best Herbs For EndometriosisÂ
Chaste Tree
Belonging to the Verbena family, chaste tree is also known by the name of Vitex agnus castus. Chaste tree fruits are used in the treatment of many diseases. It is mainly used to treat disease related to hormonal imbalance in women like irregular menstruation, breast pain, fibroids, and uterine bleeding. According to studies, chaste tree stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete luteinizing hormones which helps in the production of progesterone.
Increased progesterone hormone in the body reduces the supply of estrogen hormone to the uterus which helps to lower endometriosis symptoms. Infusion or dry liquid of chaste tree berry can be taken in case of endometriosis. Alternatively, chaste berry capsules are also available in herbal stores. But it should be taken cautiously and under the supervision of a doctor as it may interfere with birth control pills or other hormone therapies.
Burdock Root
Burdock plant is also known by the name of Arctium lappa. It belongs to the Aster family plant and is native to Europe and Northern Asia. It is now cultivated in US and in many parts of the world the plant is eaten as vegetables. Since ancient times, burdock root is used for the treatment of diseases related to digestive system, skin and common cold.
Burdock roots acts by stimulating liver to metabolize and excrete hormones. It can be consumed as vegetable, as a decoction, tincture or fluid extract and capsules. It is not recommended to take burdock root during pregnancy.
Goldenseal Root
Goldenseal plant is also called as orangeroot or yellow puccoon. It is a perennial herb belonging to the family of buttercup. This herb is native to Southeastern Canada and Northeastern United States. It is used for medicinal purpose to cure many ailments due to its antibiotic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
It acts by healing any infection in the reproductive organs and also lowers pain and inflammation from tissue growth. Therefore, it works well to reduce the symptoms of endometriosis.
Prickly Ash
This herb belongs to the rue family and also called as Xanthoxylum americanum. The bark of this plant is used to make herbal medicines. This herb works by increasing the blood circulation throughout the body.
Increased blood circulation helps the nutrients to reach the organs. Improved blood circulation in the pelvis area of women with endometriosis reduces its symptoms.
Jamaican Dogwood
Scientifically known as Piscidia erythrina, this herb is immensely antispasmodic and analgesic. In case of endometriosis, it relieves muscular cramps and spasm. Jamaican dogwood is also prescribed to woman who has other health problems related to reproductive system.
