Herbal Remedies For Infertility

Herbal remedies are serous medicine and should always be seen as such. This means that you should use only medicines prescribed by a qualified herbalist, naturopath or alternative medicine practitioner.

Infertility issues commonly successfully treated with herbal medicines are hormonal imbalances and irregular periods. These herbal medicine need to be used for at least six months to give it a good chance of effectively curing female infertility.

Unfortunately, some herbs taste unpleasant. This, however, is a small price to pay if you are able to easily start a family. Is is important that where you taking prescribed medication that you check that the medicine you are taking is not detrimental to you conceiving or your baby when you fall pregnant.

Herbal remedies are a crucial part of holistic natural medicine. Holistic medicine also entails exercise, diet, lifestyle changes and often acupuncture is involved. It is important that you keep fit and exercise. When you fall pregnant you should not stop exercising, but you must do it in moderation

Herbal treatments for infertility were first used in antiquity. The Greek physician Hippocrates used Chaste Berry to help expel the placenta after birth. The Japanese used licorice to improve the regularity of periods by elevating estrogen levels. Raspberry leaf is known to be an aid to fertility as it restores hormonal balance. This is normally just added to tea. Astralagus helps male fertility by improving sperm quality and quantity. Panax ginseng also helps sperm count and quality, as well as helping the firmness and size of the male's erection. False unicorn root (or Chamaelirium luteum) is used in many cultures as treatment for female infertility. It is a uterine tonic, and diuretic.

Ashwagandha is a nervous system and body rejuvenator, generally aiding fertility. Winter berry is generally known to aid female fertility. Banyan roots are also used to make women more fertile as are jamun leaves.

Nobody should try self-diagnosis or attempt self-treatment for any serious or long-term infertility problems without first consulting a qualified naturopath or medical practitioner. You should not take any medicinal herb without first checking it out.

By: Diane Papps