What if, even in midlife, you could simply leave hot flashes, night sweats, and emotional chaos behind? If there were a way to gently support your body and bring it back into balance?
Naturopathy offers many plants that can help you experience a more relaxed and balanced menopause.
THE BENEFITS OF NATUROPATHY: REDISCOVERING THE POWER OF PLANTS
The soothing effects of certain plants and herbs have been trusted for thousands of years to support women’s health. Even in the earliest medical texts from antiquity and the Middle Ages, their power was recorded.
One example is the Tacuinum Sanitatis, a medical compendium from the Orient, later reflected in the writings of Hildegard von Bingen, which describes the sweat-reducing effect of sage.
This knowledge has been passed down through the centuries and enriched with modern scientific findings.
At the same time, modern medicine and surgery have advanced, pushing this ancient wisdom increasingly into the background. Yet purely plant-based substances are often no less effective than synthetic ones. However, as with synthetic medicines, incorrect dosage can lead to unwanted side effects, which is why you should always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking them.
7 PROVEN PLANTS FROM NATUROPATHY
Here are seven herbal remedies from naturopathy that we’d like to introduce in more detail:
SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS)
Sage has been valued since antiquity in both the kitchen and herbal medicine. It contains not only phytohormone-like compounds but also essential oils that can help reduce excessive sweating. This makes it especially beneficial for hot flashes and night sweats.
The simplest way to use sage is to drink one cup of freshly brewed sage tea before bedtime. However, you should not exceed one cup, since sage’s essential oils also contain thujone—a neurotoxin that can negatively affect your nervous system if overdosed.
Modern preparations such as herbal medicines and supplements, however, carefully minimize thujone content to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality.
BLACK COHOSH (CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA)
The root of black cohosh was already used by Native American women long before synthetic drugs existed to help relieve menopausal symptoms.
Black cohosh can have hormone-modulating effects without overstimulating estrogen receptors. It is believed to support restful sleep and help reduce psychological unrest and hot flashes.
Today, standardized extracts are especially recommended, as they allow for more controlled and reliable effects.
CHASTEBERRY (VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS)
Chasteberry has been traditionally used since antiquity to support hormonal balance in women.
Regular intake can help harmonize progesterone levels and promote greater calm and balance during menopause.
Here too, doctors and pharmacists recommend standardized extracts that allow for precise dosing.
RED CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE)
Red clover has been valued for centuries for its beneficial effects.
Its beautiful blossoms, which decorate meadows and roadsides in spring and summer, are rich in isoflavones—plant compounds with estrogen-like effects.
Studies have investigated red clover’s potential to reduce hot flashes and relieve vaginal dryness. Its supportive role makes it a valuable option during menopause.
You can use it as freshly brewed tea or in the form of a medical extract.
MACA (LEPIDIUM MEYENII)
The maca root from Peru supports your energy levels and metabolism, making it especially useful for fatigue and exhaustion during menopause.
Maca has a long tradition as a remedy for libido-related and hormonal concerns. Today, it is mainly used to help stabilize the hormonal balance.
You can take maca as a sweet-tasting powdered root, added to yogurt or smoothies, or in the form of pre-dosed capsules.
ST. JOHN’S WORT (HYPERICUM PERFORATUM)
St. John’s wort has traditionally been used to support emotional balance. Extracts from its blossoms can be helpful for mood swings and inner restlessness.
However, caution is necessary: St. John’s wort can interact with a variety of medications, including hormonal contraceptives, antidepressants, blood thinners, and immunosuppressants. Always consult your doctor before taking St. John’s wort supplements and make sure to use standardized preparations.
SOY (GLYCINE MAX)
In recent years, soy has received increasing attention in research on menopausal complaints. Not surprisingly, since soy is particularly rich in isoflavones, especially genistein and daidzein.
These compounds can act in an estrogen-like way and may help relieve hot flashes, mood swings, and concentration problems.
THE COMBINED POWER OF PLANTS – PRACTICAL AND SMARTLY FORMULATED
What if you could safely and conveniently access the combined power of these plants in a single, well-formulated capsule?
With menofemme, that’s exactly what’s possible. It offers a carefully thought-out blend of these valuable, purely plant-based active ingredients, precisely dosed and safe to use.
Additional ingredients such as flaxseed and hop extracts, along with dong quai from traditional Asian medicine, further enhance this natural support.
The application is simple: just two capsules per day can help support hormonal balance during menopause.