Menopause Transition Oenothera biennis, Borago officinalis, Ribes nigrum, (Eleutherococcus senticosus & Panax spp.), Turnera diffusa, Smilax spp. Collage.

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Menopause Transition Oenothera biennis, Borago officinalis, Ribes nigrum, (Eleutherococcus senticosus & Panax spp.), Turnera diffusa, Smilax spp. Collage by Nancy Goodman Lawrence

What are the signs of menopause?

Mood swings Erratic menstrual cycles Decline of fertility Changes in libido Fibroids Hot flashes Depression Skin and hair changes Changes in vaginal mucosa Urinary incontinence Osteoporosis Cardiovascular disease Nervous system changes Immune system changes

Oenothera biennis Family: Onagraceae Part used: Seed oil, (leaf, root)

Night Blooming & Moth Pollinated

Onagraceae family Fuscia Fireweed Other family members

Oenothera biennis Constituents: Fixed oil containing GLA & Triacylglycerides

Oenothera biennis Actions & Indications: Normalizes prostaglandin synthesis and fatty acid metabolism. Therefore reduces generalized inflammation, balances hormones, and regulates blood sugar. Dose: 1-3 gel caps TID Safety: Use with caution in epilepsy & pregnancy

Borago officinalis

Family: Boraginaceae Part used: Seed oil, Leaf, Flower

Borago officinalis Contains Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (leaf) Saponins choline, mucilage, potassium and calcium salts, tannins GLA

Borago officinalis Actions & Indications Demulcent Adrenal restorative/adaptogen Galactagogue Expectorant Use especially in hypercholesterolemia, lung conditions, and chronic exhaustion

(Ribes nigrum) Family: Saxifragaceae Part used: Seed oil Whole fresh or dried berries are traditionally used in preserves, pastry fillings, cereals, and meat pies.

(Ribes nigrum) Contains: GLA Anthocyanin s Vitamins C, B1 Flavonoids Minerals

(Ribes nigrum) Actions & Indications: Hypotensive Cardiac tonic GI tonic Inflammation modulating Analgesic Use as tonic restorative by adding to the diet or including the oil as a supplement.Ribes nigrum

(Eleutherococcus senticosus & Panax spp.) Eleutherococcus senticosusPanax quinquefolius

(Eleutherococcus senticosus & Panax spp.) Family: Araliaceae Part used: Root Contains: Triterpenoid saponins Eleuthrosides Ginsenosides Coumarins Lignans

Turnera diffusa Family: Turneraceae Part used: Leaf

Turnera diffusa Contains: Volatile oils Hydroquinones – arbutin, damianin Cyanogenic glycosides Small amounts of beta-sitosterol Alkaloids Damiana is reputed to help with Fibromyalgia, energy, emphysema, low estrogen, low libido, hot flashes, impotency, infertility, menopause, Parkinson's disease, PMS, prostatitis, ALS.

Turnera diffusa Actions Diuretic & urinary antiseptic Aphrodesiac & pelvic tonic Nervine

Turnera diffusa Dosing Infusion: 1-2 tsp/cup, TID Tincture: 1:5, 1-2 ml TID Safety No reports of toxicity

Smilax spp. Family Smilacaceae Part Used Root bark

Smilax spp. Contains: Steroidal saponins Phytosterols, incl. beta-sitosterol Flavonoids Safrole Dosing: Tincture: 1:2-1:3, 3–5 ml TID Decoction: 1T/cup, 1 cup TID Toxicity: Theoretical liver and kidney damage; no reports of toxicity

Smilax spp. Principal Actions Hormone modulator Inflammation modulating Alterative Absorption enhancer Emulsifier Indications Low libido Synergize formulas Improve liver function and hormone metabolism

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