Fibroid tumors are benign growths formed on the exterior and interior muscular wall of uterus, on the ovaries and on cervix. It is generally experienced by women during perimenopause that is the stage before menopause.
Fibroid tumors may lead to painful periods, abdominal swelling and lower abdominal pain, cramping and heavy flooding during menstrual periods. There are a number of herbal remedies to help with fibroid tumors. Here we have mention some useful herbal cures for fibroid tumors.
Effective Herbal Remedies for Fibroid Tumors
Chaste Berry (Vitex)
Chaste Berry is one of the very effective herbs to treat fibroid tumors. It reduces the over production of estrogen. This helps to balance hormones, reduce symptoms of PMS and inflammation. You should consume 20 to 25 drops of chaste berry tincture in a glass of water. Taking this tincture twice a day regularly helps to shrink fibroid tumors within a few months. This herb should not be combined with oral contraceptives.
Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum)
Milk thistle helps the liver to metabolize estrogen from the body. This herb contains the compound silymarin which initiates the process of detoxification in liver. This helps to reduce fibroid tumors. You should not use milk thistle during pregnancy or nursing.
Black Cohosh
This is another useful herb for treating fibroid tumors. It contains plant estrogen that balances the estrogen level in body.
Dandelion
The herb dandelion has antioxidant properties. This helps to neutralize free radicals and eliminate toxins from the body which heals uterine fibroids. Dandelion also helps in liver detoxification and eliminating excess estrogen from the body.
Red Clover
Red Clover is a very helpful herbal remedy for treating fibroid tumors. This herb helps to cleanse blood. It also helps liver to detoxify excess estrogen. Red clover is a wild plant which contains an estrogenic compound called isoflavones that balances female hormones to fight fibroid tumors. A mixture of red clover and chaparral may also be consumed after consulting a doctor.
Green Tea
Green tea contains high levels of antioxidants which help to neutralize free radicals and clear toxins from the body. Free radicals are waste products that lead to health disorders like fibroids. You may consume green tea up to three times a day for effective results.
Nettle Leaves
Nettle Leaves have anti-inflammatory properties and are very helpful in treating fibroid tumors. Prepare a solution by boiling 1 tablespoon of nettle roots with 1 cup of water for 5 minutes and then steep for an hour. Take 2 tablespoons of this solution 3 times a day after meal for 30 to 40 days. This will help to shrink fibroid tumors. Alternatively, you may steep one part of nettle leaves in 10 parts of boiling water for 20 minutes. Drinking one-fourth to half a cup of this solution 3 to 5 times a day also helps in reducing fibroids.
Dong Quai
This herb is also very effective in treating fibroids as it has anti-inflammatory properties and also protects the liver.
Goldenseal
Goldenseal keeps uterine tissues healthy by keeping it free from inflammation and infections which help in reducing fibroid tumors.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
