Menopause is a natural occurrence for women and it is somethingwhich every woman will face at some point in her life.Fortunately, studies have been done in order to provide herbaltreatments and remedies for women going through this stage.Herbal remedies, as controversial as they are, can potentiallyprovide positive effects for women experiencing menopausalsymptoms. Here are some common menopausal symptoms and the bestform of herbal remedy associated with each:

•Hot Flashes - Hot flashes are one of the most common symptomsfor women during menopause. Hot flashes can last up to 6 minutesand can potentially occur several times within one day.

Herbal Remedy – Black Cohosh (also known as squaw root, blacksnake root or rattle weed) has been studied and is proven as areputable treatment for hot flashes.

•Insomnia – Many women experiencing menopausal symptoms alsohave difficulty sleeping. If you suffer from sleeplessness on aregular basis, you probably suffer from chronic insomnia.

Herbal Remedies – Kava (or Kawa) is used throughout the world asa remedy for anxiety and insomnia. Other remedies proveneffective for treating and sleeplessness are Valerianroot and HOPS.

•Depression and Mood Swings – Although most people joke aboutwomen becoming depressed and moody during menopause, thesesymptoms are very serious and if not treated properly can becomedangerous and harmful.

Herbal Remedy – St. John’s Wart (also known as goat weed) hasproven to be an affective antidepressant in reversing thefeelings of depression which many menopausal women experience.

•Abnormal Hair Growth – Abnormal hair growth (also calledhirsuitism) is perhaps one of the most embarrassing symptoms forwomen suffering from menopause. Abnormal hair growth can occuranywhere, although above the upper lip is usually a commontarget.

Herbal Remedy – Saw Palmetto (also known as Serenoa repens orwindmill palm) is used for treating men with enlarged prostatesas well as for women who are experiencing abnormal hair growthduring menopause.

Menopause is a difficult time for every woman, but every womanmust face it at some point. Approaching menopause with apositive attitude has been proven to reduce the likeliness ofsome menopausal symptoms like depression and anxiety.Researching remedies and treatments is the best way to preparefor this stage of your life. This way, when it does happen,you’re aware of what to expect and the best ways to deal withit.