by Nicole Evans M.D.

Created on: May 24, 2009

Homeopathy is a safe and inexpensive way to promote the body's natural ability to heal. Each homeopathic remedy has specific documented effects upon the mind and body. The homeopathic medicines listed below can be used to relieve bothersome symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

The most effective way in which to use these natural medicines is to find the homeopathic remedy whose descriptions most accurately match your specific symptoms. For example, night sweats with low spirits and anxiety.

Alternatively, some natural medicine companies provide single products that contain 10 to 20 carefully selected homeopathic remedies. With these products you are more likely to have your symptoms covered with out the need to select the exact remedy and correct potency.

The most useful homeopathic remedies for perimenopause and menopause are listed below by their latin name followed by their common name and the author of the official materia medica from which the information on their indicated uses was derived.

Amyl Nitrosum: (Boericke's) (Amyl Nitrite) Relieves the flushing of heat sometimes followed by cold, clammy skin and profuse sweating. Relieves heart palpitation and mental anxiety as if something might happen. Must have fresh air.

Calcarea Carbonica: (Boericke's) (Carbonate of Lime) A helpful remedy to ease anxiety and apprehension. Fears loss of reason, misfortune, forgetfulness, confusion, low-spirited and aversion to work or exertion. Relieves night sweats. For great sensitivity to cold; partial sweats. Relieves headaches that occur before menses. For hot, swelling breasts. For tender and swollen breasts before menses.

Caulophyllum Thalictroides: (Clarke's) (Blue Cohosh) This is a woman's remedy. Provides a powerful influence on female organs. For discoloration of skin in women with menstrual and uterine disorder. For relief of needle-like pains in cervix. Relieves menstrual cramps with pains flying to other parts of the body. Relieves shivering.

Cimicifuga Racemosa: (Boericke's) (Black Snake-Root) Has a wide action on the cerebrospinal and muscular system and on the uterus and ovaries. Relieves uterine cramps. Relieves migraines. For relief of great depression, sensation of a cloud enveloping and thinking of impending evil.

Ferrum Metallicum: (Boericke's) (Iron) Research has shown this remedy to benefit people with iron deficiency anemia. For irregular distribution of blood. Relieves irritable mind.

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