Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, with remedies for practically every ailment imaginable. The theme of regulating progesterone was as relevant in ancient times as it is today. Without the correct balance of progesterone in the body, estrogen becomes dominant, causing a number of adverse symptoms like thyroid irregularities, weight gain, depression, and insomnia. Many women who undergo perimenopause and menopause experience a decreased level of both progesterone and estrogen. Women in various stages of pregnancy also have the need to pay special attention to progesterone content in the body. There are many Chinese herbs that have been used for centuries to help stimulate the production of this essential hormone.
Dong Quai
Dong Quai, known as Angelica sinensis root, Dang Gui ,Tang Kwei, Radix Angelicae sinensis, and Chinese angelica is a powerful root that grows high in the mountains and gets its medicinal qualities from its iron, vitamin B12, E, and photochemical content. It is its photochemical composition that allows dong quai to be especially effective in balancing the estrogen/progesterone ratio by catalyzing natural progesterone synthesis. By compensating in this manner for the natural drop in estrogen levels during menopause, along with its ability to regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce spasms in internal organs, dong quai is called the female ginseng and has been used in a dried, powdered form for centuries.
Ge Gen
Ge gen, also known as Kudzu, is a legume used in China for over 2,000 years. Containing the phytoestrogen, puerarin, an antioxidant with 100 times the power of vitamin E, the starchy root of the plant is able to bind estrogen receptors, preventing the body from producing too much estradiol, the prevailing sex hormone in women, and elevating progesterone levels to maintain correct hormonal balance.
Gan Cao
Commonly known as Chinese licorice root, gan cao has been used for 5,000 years in China and is called the "grandfather of herbs." It is extremely high in phytoestrogens, which makes it a potent medicinal for nourishing the adrenal glands. In fact, the herb functions similarly to the body's own natural adrenal cortical hormones. In this regard, it is used to regulate hormone levels by keeping the ratio between estrogen and progesterone in check, which helps to ease many of the symptoms of menopause. It is also effective in building energy without causing jitters, along with supporting the liver and eliminating toxins.
Yin Yang Huo
Also called epimedium or goat wort, yin yang huo grows close to the ground and after harvesting, is used as a tea or made into a tablet. The Chinese have used this herb to stimulate hormone production as it helps the body produce progesterone when the balance swings in the direction of excessive estrogen. Yin hang huo contains icariin, sterols, tannin, palmitic acid, benzene, linolenic acid, oleic acid, and vitamin E, which also help to strengthen the yang element in the body, making the herb effective during menstruation and menopause.
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