Herbal Formulas for Women |
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When used correctly, Chinese herbs can be effective in regulating menstruation, relieving menopausal syndromes, enhancing fertility and resolving a number of women’s disorders. At the Lani’aina Wellness Center, high-quality extracts, available in powder and capsules, are combined into well-balanced formulas, tailored to fit the needs of each patient.
Some popular formulas and the Western pharmaceuticals for which these formulas could potentially serve as alternatives are: |
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ALTERNATIVE TO: |
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Menstrual disorders with manifestations of cold (cold extremities, menstrual pain alleviated with warmth) |
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Menopause with manifestations of heat (hot flushes, irritability, insomnia and mood swings) |
Prempro, Premarin, Estrace, Ogen, Estrab |
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Female infertility (menstrual phase) |
Clomid |
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Female infertility (follicular phase) |
Clomid |
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Female infertility (ovulatory phase) |
Clomid |
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Female infertility (luteal phase) |
Clomid |
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) |
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Amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian disease, and infertility |
Celebrex, Dolobid, Fastin, Augmentin, Anaprox, Advil, Aleve, Daypro |
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Dysmenorrhea with pain and discomfort |
Celebrx, Fastin, Augmentin, Anaprox, Advil, Aleve, Relafin, Tolectin, Voltaren, Naprosyn, Motrin, Levaquin, Daypro, Feldene, Indocin, Lodine
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Menopause with manifestations of yin-deficient heat (insomnia, mood swings, and dryness of the genito-urinary tissues) |
Zovirax, Valtrex, Famvir, Denavir |
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Ovarian and uterine cysts and fibroids |
Danacrine, Feldene, Celebrex, Fastin, Dolobid, Augmentin, Anaprox, Advil, Aleve |
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Breast lumps and cysts |
Danacrine, Nolvadex |
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Pale complexion, anemia, insomnia, post-menstrual deficiencies |
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Small and underdeveloped breasts |
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Female sexual disorders, such as decreased libido, lack of interest and vitality
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