Herbs to Boost Fertility

Herbs act as supplements to a healthy diet to help boost your body’s regular functioning.

• Alfalfa aerial parts (Medicago sativa): Alfalfa is very nutritious, high in vitamins and minerals contains some phytoestrogens and aids in protecting against xenohormones. It also aids in reducing vaginal atrophy and dryness.
• Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera): Ashwagandha supports overall endocrine system function for proper hormonal balance, while also helping the body to support the immune system and stress response.
• Burdock root (Arctium lappa): Burdock root is nourishing and cleansing for the liver, which aids in hormonal balance.
• Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale): A nourishing herb, Dandelion leaf is used to increase nutrition and is supportive of liver health for hormonal balance.
• Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale): Dandelion root aids in liver health and stimulates digestion for improved hormonal balance.
• Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis): Dong Quai aids hormonal balance and is commonly used for congestive fertility states such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PCOS, and ovarian cysts. It supports healthy circulation to the uterus, is nourishing for the blood, and reduces pain associated with reproductive organs.
• Eleuthero root and stem bark (Eleutherococcus senticosus): Being an adaptogen herb, Eleuthero promotes proper endocrine function, making it useful for hormonal imbalance. Being one of the most popular adaptogen herbs, it is widely used to aid the body in times of stress.
• Evening Primrose Oil cold pressed from seed (Oenothera biennis): EPO supports overall hormonal balance and cervical mucus production through its high content of omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs), Linoleic Acid (LA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). LA is needed for prostaglandin E and GLA is needed for the synthesis of prostaglandin E. One of the many functions of Prostaglandins is to help control the regulation of hormones as well as control proper cell growth.
• Hibiscus flower petals (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Hibiscus is very high in vitamin C and may support healthy cervical mucus. Vit. C is essential for the proper absorption of iron. It is best combined with herbs high in iron such as Raspberry leaf, Yellow dock, and Nettles. It also supports proper heart health and blood pressure.
• Lemon Balm leaf (Melissa officinalis): Lemon balm offers excellent nervous system support. It supports a healthy stress response and lessens depression and anxiety. Good emotional health and maximal stress response are important prior to conception. Not for use by people with hypothyroidism.
• Maca root (Lepidium meyenii): Maca is nourishing food for the endocrine system, aiding the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands (all involved in hormonal balance.) It supports overall hormonal balance and works to balance estrogen/progesterone levels.
• Milk Thistle seed (Silybum marianum): Milk Thistle seed is one of the best plants for liver health. Liver health is vital for hormonal balance. The liver helps to filter toxins from the body, including excess hormones.
• Nettles leaf, root, seed (Urtica dioica): Nettles are nutritive and are high in minerals, vitamins, and chlorophyll. This herb is supportive of gentle cleansing of the liver, lungs, intestines, and kidneys. Nettles offer great adrenal support and proper blood formation through their high iron content.
• Oatstraw (stems), Milky Oats (tops) exert a stronger effect than oatstraw, (Avena sativa): This herb is very nourishing, aids in stress reduction by supporting the nervous system, and offers great support for stress-related fertility issues.
• Red Clover leaves, blossoms (Trifolium pratense): Red Clover is a nourishing food/herb. It is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. It is one of the best blood-purifying herbs, aiding in the detoxification of environmental pollutants prior to conception. It is also phytoestrogenic and may help protect the body from xenohormones. It may also increase cervical mucus.
• Red Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus): Red Raspberry leaf is one of the best herbs for pregnancy preparation. This is because it is extremely nutritious, and high in vitamins and minerals. It is also one of the most beneficial uterine tonics available which can help a woman prepare her uterus for pregnancy and labor.
• Schisandra, fruit, and seed (Schisandra chinensis): An adaptogen, Schisandra supports healthy hormonal balance through endocrine system support and promotes proper immune and stress response.
• Seaweed (variety of species): Extremely high in vitamins and minerals, including iodine, which is necessary for proper thyroid function. Seaweed is high in fiber for improved estrogen metabolism.
• Yellow dock root (Rumex crispus): Yellow dock stimulates bile production and gentle liver detoxification for the healthy removal of toxins. It also aids in the absorption of iron, helping to ensure adequate iron levels, which are essential for proper blood formation.

Source: Naturalfertilityinfo.com