Treating the hot flashes with herbs

This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.

If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.

A typical hot spot of menopause due to hormonal imbalance is defined as a hot flush. The hot flush is perceived by the woman with a strong sensation of heat, accompanied by sweating and increased heart beats. The sensation of heat starts from the face or chest, and then spreads throughout the body. The parts affected by the hot flash may present a slight redness.

At the end of the hot flash, the person starts to sweat or is hit by sudden chills. To cope with hot flashes there are solutions, such as a hormonal treatment (HRT), intake of alpha 2-agonist drugs, nutrition with foods containing phytoestrogens, vitamin C, vitamin E and bioflavonoids.

Useful medicinal plants and supplements against hot flashes

Legumes, celery, linseed, cimicifuga racemosa, red clover, Agnocasto, Valeriana, Salvia, mistletoe, hawthorn, Chamomile, angelica, hops, Ginseng, Alchemilla, verbena, alfalfa, sarsaparilla, actea racemosa, Horse chestnut, Witch Hazel, Passionflower, Vine, bramble, tormenting tilia, Broom.