Herb Your Enthusiasm: Plant Medicine for Hormone Support Part 1
4 months ago
- Herbs must match the hormonal pattern—not just the diagnosis – The hosts explain that the most common hormonal pattern they see is estrogen dominance paired with low progesterone, especially in PMS. Liver-supportive herbs like Dandelion, Burdock, and Milk Thistle help clear excess estrogen, while Vitex and Evening Primrose Oil support progesterone production. The key is understanding whether estrogen needs to be cleared, balanced, or supported.
- PCOS and PMDD require targeted strategies beyond “hormone balancing.” – For PMDD, the focus is stabilizing severe hormonal drops and supporting mood pathways. Herbs like Valerian, Saffron, Rhodiola, and St. John’s Wort (with strong medication cautions) can support GABA and serotonin pathways, alongside high-dose I3C and Vitex.
- Herbs are powerful—but dosing, safety, and timing matter. – The hosts emphasize that herbs are not benign supplements.
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