Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis?

Just like Grapes can cure cancer...is there an ACTUAL KNOWN herb, or at home remedy that can help cure Endometriosis, other than having to have surgery?

Some people that are helped by balancing their hormones can take a herbal treatment that does that. Since there is a lot of variation in the sevarity of a persons endometriosis weather or not you will be helped by that depends on if drugs that regulate hormones were helpful to you. My endo got worse with everything I tried besides not having any hormones so no herb helped me. Regardless I know of some people who feel their endo was cured by regulating their hormones with a herb.

If you have success that way it will not undo the dammage that endo has already done....so scar tissue will not disapear from any herb. That is something only surgery will take care of but you may be a lucky person that can take a herb to prevent you from needing multiple surgeries.

i'm not sure but, i know that any disease that actually molds your organs together will not be cured by any herb. i had endometriosis, and it's not fun. so if you want to depend on an herb i personally don't think you will find one that is strong enough to cure this. at least not one that they sell over the counter. it would be like putting a bandage on a finger that's been cut off.

Recommendations and treatments for Endometriosis:

Botanical -

1.Vitex (as a hormone normalizer) may be considered the most appropriate of the herbal remedies for the underlying processes involved in endometriosis.

2.Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racimosa) As a uterine tonic, it may help relieve symptoms.

3.Daily doses of two herbs traditionally paired together: chasteberry and dong quai. Working in tandem, they can help balance hormones that cause endometrial pain. They also relax the uterus, a benefit also true of the herb wild yam.


Hormone -
Natural Progesterone :Progesterone intravaginally can reduce the bleeding and pain associated with endometriosis.

Because endometriosis is thought to be a condition of "estrogen excess," taking a daily lipotropic combination, which makes the liver more efficient at clearing extra estrogen from the body, can help. A suggested combination might contain milk thistle, choline, inositol hexaniacinate, methionine, and dandelion.

Supplements -

1.Vitamin E balances hormones, reduces inflammation, and boosts the immune system.

2.Evening primrose oil (or the less expensive borage oil) and flaxseed oil provide essential fatty acids that help control inflammation and block cramp-causing prostaglandins.

3.Vitamin C can hasten the healing of tissues damaged by cysts and scarring; it also helps control heavy bleeding by strengthening capillary walls.

4. Calcium/Magnesium, ratio ( 1000:500) - 2/day

Diet - Plant-Based Nutrition
A study in July, 2004 showed that consumption of fresh fruits and green vegetables was associated with decreased risk of developing endometriosis, and preventing re-occurrence.

Self-care
Avoid tampons, which can block menstrual flow; use unbleached, unscented, nondeodorant cotton pads.

Avoid coffee and alcohol. These interfere with the liver's ability to process excess estrogen.

Reduce your consumption of red meat, or avoid it altogether. It can increase your body's estrogen load.

Eliminate chemicals and toxins as much as possible. Eat organic foods, for instance, and use toxic-free alternatives for everything from cosmetics to cleaning supplies.

Try avoiding plastic containers; some scientists believe they may release organic substances that mimic estrogen.

Consider acupuncture treatments. This therapy, in conjunction with Chinese herbs, has been seen to alter and balance the body's hormones and to provide pain relief for endometriosis.

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