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title: "6 Herbs for Women’s Health: Evidence & Safety"
description: "Herbs used for menstrual and hormonal complaints. Many should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding."
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url: https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/
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# Women’s Health

Herbs used for menstrual and hormonal complaints. Many should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

6 herbs · 3 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 0 not marked avoid in pregnancy

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**6** herbs found

 

### [Chasteberry Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chasteberry-seed/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Vitex agnus-castus

Chasteberry dry extract may help with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS); regular use for 3 months is recommended for effect.

[Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/)

[Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/)

 

### [Saffron](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saffron/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Crocus sativus

The world's most expensive spice. Meta-analyses found 30 mg of saffron extract daily helped mild-to-moderate depression symptoms.

[Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/)

[Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/)

 

### [Tribulus](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tribulus/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Tribulus terrestris

The spiny fruit known as tribulus. It has not been shown to raise testosterone or muscle strength; small studies saw limited benefit for libido.

[Men’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/mens-health/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/)

[Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/)

 

### [Fennel](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/fennel/)

T Traditional use

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel seed tea is traditionally used for bloating and wind, for mild period cramps and for cough that comes with a cold.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) +1

[Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/)

 

### [Lady's Mantle](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ladys-mantle/)

T Traditional use

Alchemilla vulgaris

A tannin-rich astringent herb. Traditionally taken as a tea for mild diarrhoea; its popular use for women's health rests on tradition only.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/)

[Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/)

 

### [Yarrow](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yarrow/)

T Traditional use

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow tea is traditionally used for loss of appetite, bloating and wind, mild period cramps and, on the skin, small superficial wounds.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) +1

[Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/)

This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.