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Menopause, the cessation of menstruation, marks also the end of a woman's reproductive ability. It can also be accompanied by undesirable physical and emotional changes that can be minimised, sometimes prevented, by prudent use of herbal supplements. Black Cohosh, in particular, has been shown to be effective, sometimes in conjunction with other herbs that target women's general health.
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Herbs commonly used for the relief of menopause symptoms
commonly used herbs for menopause :
Black Cohosh, 
Dong quai, 
Wild Yam, 
Pasque flower, 
Diamana, 
Panax Ginseng, 
Chasteberry, 
occasionally used herbs for menopause
Red clover, 
Licorice, 
Cramp Bark (Guelder Rose), 
Mugwort, 
Shepherds Purse, 
Motherwort, 
,
Skullcap,
,
Dandelion, 
Nettle Root, 
Ginger, 
Rosemary, 
Fennel, 
Lemon Balm, 
,
other herbal ingredients of recommended products
Pot Marigold (Calendula), 
Milkthistle, 
Herbal Medicine Guide - Herbs for the relief of Menopause Symptoms
For most women the stage of menopause is accompanied by hot flashes, night sweats, panic attacks, headaches, and mood swings the combined effect of which can affect their whole outlook on life.
Fortunately, there are a number of options available to women who prefer to experience menopause naturally rather than use HRT.
With
Black Cohosh, herbal medicine has a winner. The herb has most certainly been shown to relieve most of the unpleasant menopause symptoms and research is continuing. There are few direct side effects from Black Cohosh, except for occasional gastric discomfort, and rare hepatic (liver) dysfunction.
Supplements using Black Cohosh, either on its own or in
combination with other herbs, are popular. It is the main, sometimes the only, herbal ingredient of the herbal formula products featured here. Other herbal ingredients of these menopause supplements include Pasque Flower, Wild Yam, Damiana 
leaf and Licorice root.
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The
ginsengs are known to be effective, when taken regularly, in regulating the menstrual cycle. Panax ginseng has been used to tone the uterus in preparation for implantation of the foetus after conception Ginseng may also help the body deal with physically and mentally stressful exposures such as heat, cold, physical exhaustion, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, extreme working conditions, noise, and pollution. 
This article cites a study published in the April issue of American Journal of Epidemiology where ginseng has been linked to better breast cancer survival.
Ginseng has antioxidant properties, as has
green tea The health benefits of green tea, in fact have been the subject of much recent debate. Its antioxidants have been clearly demonstrated to be highly beneficial to the heart by helping prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed a significant inverse relationship between the
consumption of green tea and cardio vascular disease
