Fertility Herbs

Every one of us wants to be a mother at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, it's not that easy for some of us. That's why I gathered the best fertility herbs for female infertility.

Last spring I went to a local herbal store to buy some tea. In the shop there was a woman who was shyly asking the shopkeeper if she had any fertility herbs - because she wanted to get pregnant for so long, but, despite her attempts, this didn't happen.

Another woman who was in the store said politely that she also tried for years medical treatment and eventually became pregnant after having followed a natural treatment.

Having heard this discussion made me smile and filled me again with confidence in the power of medicinal plants.

Common sense facts on increasing your chance to get pregnant:
First of all don't smoke, quit alcohol and adopt a diet as natural as possible.

Don't think you must get pregnant, just relax and get some rest - it will happen naturally. Other moms who used plants said that they became pregnant the moment they stopped being stressed by this fact.

A famous talk show host in my country revealed she conceived when she stopped stressing and calculating each fertile period.

Top 5 fertility herbs

1. Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)

Why it works

• it stimulates the activity of the ovaries and testicles;
• it has aphrodisiac properties;
• it increaseas sexual desire of the partners;
• it has antispastic effect on the uterus and digestive tract;
• it has genital vasodilatory effects (improves blood flow to the genitals);
• it is useful in ovarian failure, alterations of spermatogenesis caused by testicular failure and impotence.

A friend of mine was told by her doctor that she didn't have enough progesterone, used Common Hogweed and dill tincture.

Also I read about a woman who had irregular cycles (between 33 and 45 days). She adjusted her blood pressure and menstruation cycle after 3 months treatment with Common Hogweed. She took a break from the treatment and immediately after she got pregnant.

A combination that make couples happy is Common Hogweed and Liquorice tincture (Glycyrrhiza glabra).Along with Common Hogweed, you may use with good effects and Sage (Salvia officinalis) and Yarrow tea.

From discussions with a woman facing infertility I found she was drinking Hogweed tea and, as a supplement, Hemp Oil - one tablespoon per day mixed with cereals or soy milk. It tastes good and is effective.

Hemp Oil contains Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils (Essential Fatty Acids) witch, among other things, facilitate pregnancy in women with infertility problems by increasing uterine blood flow.

Another treatment is Hogweed tea for both partners, and folic acid and raspberries tincture for the woman.

I amuse myself whenever I recall the words of a colleague: I've used Hogweed tincture and the most natural treatment .... I "treated" myself with my husband ...;)

2. Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) - also known as Red Robin / Bloodwort / Fox Geranium / Felonwort, or (in North America) Robert Geranium.

Another fertility treatment is based on Herb Robert, witch has vasocontrictor effect and regulates hormone secretion (ovarian dysfunctions and endocrine alterations of spermatogenesis of endocrine nature) - invaluable during menstruation and menopause or for endometriosis and fertility problems.

It has a decongesting effect by helping the process of elimination and clearing out toxins. This may help with disorders of the liver, urinary and circulatory systems - it has a stabilizing effect on blood pressure.

Recipe:

• 50g / 1.8 oz Common Hogweed,
• 50g / 1.8 oz Liquorice,
• 50g / 1.8 oz Herb Robert.

Grind all the plants with an electric coffee grinder and store the powder in a jar with a lid. Put the powder in water (1 teaspoon for every 250 ml / 8.5 oz water) and boil for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten with poly flower honey. Drink 3 cups per day, before meals.

3. Aloe Vera - Natural Cure for Infertility. Aloe Vera gel or juice is rejuvenating to the female reproductive organs.

Also in men, Aloe Vera regulates the body hormones. It has the special quality to destroy antisperm antibodies and sever infection. Being a storehouse of amino acids and vitamins, the reproductive system is repaired and functions in the right way.

4. Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The raspberry extract is also very good for infertility problems. It regulates the hormonal system and is a help in many other women problems.

5. Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Catnip is one of the most recommended herb in cases of infertility. You can use catnip in tincture form.

Other herbal remedies for women infertility:

1. Lady's Mantle Tea (Alchemilla vulgaris) and Lemon balm tea (Melissa officinalis) supplemented with apilarnil propolis and pollen, spirulina with sea-buckthorn extract (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) and Raspberry gemmoderivates.

2. Heath Speedwell Tea (Veronica officinalis).

Pour 500 ml / 16.9 oz boiling water over 3 teaspoons of Heath Speedwell and steep for 5 minutes. Strain and drink 3 cups of hot tea daily. This cure may take longer because this tea is not aggressive to other functions of the body. For the same purpose you may drink a mixed tea of chicory, celosia and catnip.

3. Infusion of Common Knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare) is particularly effective in sterility.

4. Asparagus is a galactagogue herb. It stimulates lactation, estrogen secretion and is a pituitary tonic.

5. Dead White Nettle has also a galactagogue effect and is a thyroid tonic.

6. Vitex, also called Chaste Tree / Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus) has effect on the pituitary gland - it regulates hormone levels who play a role in female reproduction (it is used in case of prolactin excess, progesterone secretion disorders or luteinizing hormone).

7. A special mention to Strawberries for their uterine tonic effect, and for genital inflammatory processes you can use Raspberry twigs, marigold or Yarrow.

8. And last but not least, my favourite - garlic. Garlic contains an abundance of fertility boosting nutrients. It's a great source of the mineral selenium which enhance male fertility and help prevent the chromosome breakage that may play a role in early miscarriage. Garlic also contains vitamin B6 which helps to regulate hormones and strengthens the immune system.

Supplements

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
These essential fats have a profound effect on every system of the body, including the reproductive system and they are crucial for healthy hormone functioning. For men essential fatty acid supplementation is crucial because the semen is rich in prostaglandins which are produced from these fats. Men with poor sperm quality, abnormal sperm, poor motility or low count, have inadequate levels of these beneficial prostaglandins.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant and has been shown to increase fertility when given to both men and women. Men going for IVF treatment with their partners have been given vitamin E, and fertilisation rates have, as a result, increased from 19 to 29 percent. It has been suggested that the antioxidant activity of vitamin E might make the sperm more fertile. Vitamin E is found in walnuts, peanuts or as gel pills in drug stores.

Bee products
Treat hormonal problems with a 2 weeks treatment with royal jelly.

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