SLC S22 Week 5 - Herbal Medicine for Menopause Support by @rossnenye

rossnenye (69)in #herbalmed-s22w5 • 4 days ago (edited)

Hello everyone, good afternoon to you all and welcome back to my blog. Menopause is a period in the life of Women, usually within the age of 45 to 56 when their Ovaries stops producing eggs and Menstrual blood stops flowing.

Menopause Tea Blend: Create a tea blend for the menopause support using at least 3 herbs. Document the ingredients, preparation steps, and benefits of herbs and remedy. (3 marks)

Ingredients	Quantity
Zobo Flower	10pieces
Clove	10pieces
Ginger	1 small bulb
Water	2 cups

Procedure
Pick the Zobo and remove the shaft from it.
Add water to the pot.
Wash the Zobo.
Add the Zobo and clove to the pot.
Peel, wash, slice and add the Ginger to the pot.
Boil for about 30 minutes and allow to cool.
Then strain it into a cup.
You can add Sugar or honey as a sweetener.
Serve warm.

Benefits of the Individual Ingredient

Zobo

Zobo, Popularly known as Hibiscus with the botanical name Hibiscus Sabdariffa is known for its numerous health benefits. It's also an anti Cancer.

Benefits

Decreases the risk of Menopause Ailments
It contains Compounds which helps to reduce the risk of developing some illness like reduced Libido,Osteoporosis, hair loss, weight, insomnia, night sweats common with Menopause.
Relieves Cramps
Menopause also comes with Painful Intercourse, Zobo has great anti-inflammatory features which helps to reduce these symptoms.
Mental health well-being
It contains high amount of anthocyanins and Flavonoids which helps to decrease depression which Women at Menopause are at high risk of suffering from.
Healthy bone
It also contains high amount of Calcium and Vitamin K which is ideal for a healthy bone and reduces bone loss which is common with Menopause.
Reproductive health
It helps to enhance fertility in Women, it also helps to enhance sex drive and Libido in women.

Clove

With the botanical name Syzygium aromaticum. A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous health benefits.

Antioxidants features
It contains high quantity of Antioxidants which helps to regulate Oxidative stress and therefore prevents hormonal imbalance common with Menopause.
Stress control
It helps to reduce stress, anxiety and depression
common with Menopause.
Immune system boost
It also helps to boost the body Immunity, thereby reducing the risk of developing Infections.
Antimicrobial features
It helps to prevent the activities of microbes like fungal, bacteria that causes infections in the body.
Cholesterol level
It also helps to reduce Cholesterol level which can cause Heart ailments when high and which Women at Menopause are at high risk of suffering from.

Ginger

With the botanical name Zingiber officinale. A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous health benefits.

Maximum Blood flow
It helps to ensure maximum blood Circulation in the body, thereby ensuring that every body cells gets its needed Nutrients.
Thyroid gland support
It also helps to ensure that the Thyroid gland which plays a pivotal role in Hormonal balance is healthy.
Relieves hotness
Menopause usually comes with some symptoms like late night sweats, hot flashes, it contains high amount of Phytoestrogens which helps to relieve this symptoms.
Antioxidants
It also contains high quantity of Compounds which helps to shield the body from free radicals that can cause discomfort to women who has reached their Menopause.

Benefits of the Herbal Tea

This herbal tea aids in digestion and helps reduces bloating and constipation that comes with Menopause.
This herbal is a great Detox, it cleanse the body and removes Toxins from the body.
This herbal tea has a relaxing effect, it soothes the body and keeps it calm.
It also helps to regulate the hormones by increasing estrogen levels in Women and preventing Hormonal balance common with Menopause.
This herbal tea is also a great Immune booster, which boosts the Immune system and prevents entry of foreign invaders.

Remedy

Take a glass of this tea warm, in the morning and at night.

Herbal Benefits Research: Research three herbs that help with menopause symptoms. Include their uses and benefits.

Cabbage

With the botanical name Brassica oleracea. A Vegetable that has high content of Vitamin and other nutrients needed for Menopause Support.

Bone health
It contains high quantity of Vitamin K which plays a significant role in bone health, thereby preventing bone loss which is common during Menopause.
Hydration
It also contains a high amount of water which helps to make the body hydrated and also flush Toxins.
Replenish energy
Women often experiences tiredness during Menopause, Cabbage is an energy booster and helps to replenish strength.
High source of Fiber
It contains high quantity of Fiber which helps in Bowel movement and reduces Constipation and bloating which is common with Menopause.
Healthy Heart
It helps to regulate Cholesterol levels thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases.

Uses

Used in making vegetable salad.
Can be added to fried rice while cooking as Vegetable.
Can be sliced, boiled for 5 minutes and taken as tea.

Bitterleaf

With the botanical name Vernonia amygdalina. A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous Menopause Support benefits.

Reduces High blood pressure
Menopause is something that comes with High blood pressure. Bitter leaf is a known remedy for reducing High blood pressure.
Great Detox
Menopause usually comes with lots of health problems, a glass of bitter leaf juice cleanse the body.
Promotes Healthy digestion
It also helps in digestion and reduces constipation and bloating that comes with Menopause.
High Fiber content
It contains high amount of fiber which helps in bowel movement and prevents bloating which is common in women who has reached menopause.
Build healthy bone
It contains high quantity of Vitamin k and Calcium which helps to prevent loss of bone which is common with women who has reached menopause.

Uses

Used in cooking different types of soup.
Used in cooking Porridge yam.
It can be boiled in water and drank as a remedy for different ailments.

NB:
I took the picture of the already squeezed Bitterleaf because that is how is usually seen in various market here.

Scent leaf

With the botanical name Ocimum gratissimum, A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous Menopause Support benefits

Immune system boost
It contains high amount of Vitamin C and other nutrients which helps to boost the Immune system and therefore prevents foreign invaders.
Hormone balance
It helps to regulate the hormones and reduces high risk of Hormonal Imbalance which Women at Menopause are at high risk of suffering.
Anti inflammatory features
It contains high inflammation characteristics, which helps to prevent certain Ailments common with Menopause.
Antimicrobial features
It also contains high antimicrobial features which helps to prevent the invasion of microbes that can cause infections.
Pain relief
It is also a great pain relief and helps to reduce abdominal pain felt by Women who has approached menopause.

Uses

Use in cooking different dishes like Porridge yam, plantain and Soup.
Can be boiled in water and drank as a remedy for different ailments.

Herbal Bone Health Remedy: Create a remedy to support bone health. Use at least 3 herbs. Write the process, recipe and benefits of herbs and remedy.

Ingredients	Quantity
Garlic	4 pieces
Tumeric	2 pieces
Uziza leaf	5 leaves
Water	2 cups

Add two cups of water to the pot.
Peel, wash, slice and add the Garlic and Tumeric to the pot.
Wash and add the Uziza leaf to the pot.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Strain to a cup.
serve warm. Take a glass in the morning and at Night.

Individual benefits of the Ingredients

Tumeric

With the botanical name Curcuma longa, A highly medicinal herb used for cooking and known for its numerous health benefits.

Anti-inflammatory properties
It contains Curcumin, an active Compound which helps to reduce inflammation in the bone.
Antioxidants features
It also has high Antioxidants properties which helps to shield the bone from Oxidative Stress which can cause Osteoporosis.
Enhances healthy joint
It also helps to make the joint healthy, thereby preventing arthritis and joint pain.
Protects the bone
It helps to protect the bone from damage and harm.
Aids in Calcium digestion
It also helps to enhance digestion of Calcium which is good for the bone.

Garlic

With the botanical name Allium Sativum. A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous health benefits.

Good source of Manganese
It contains good quantity of Manganese which is ideal for a healthy bone.
Enhances bone density
It enhances the production of Osteoblasts, which is the cell responsible for bone production.
Prevents Osteoporosis
It contains active Compounds that enhances bone formation and reduces bone loss.
Calcium Absorption
It also helps in the digestion of Calcium which is one of the nutrients that makes the bone strong.

Uziza Leaf

With the botanical name Piper guineense. A highly medicinal herb known for its numerous health benefits.

Aids in Calcium digestion
It helps to enhance digestion of Calcium which is good for the bone.
High quantity of Vitamin K
It contains high amount of vitamin K which also helps to make the bone strong.
Promotes Healthy connective Tissues
It contains high amount of Sulphur which is good for the Connective Tissues.
Improves mobility
It also helps to improve mobility in the joints thereby relieving pain from Arthritis

Overall general benefits of the herb.

This herb contains high source of Calcium, which helps to make the bone strong.
This herb helps to stimulate the
production of Osteoblasts which is ideal for bone.
This herb also contains high quantity of sulphur and Vitamin K which helps to promote a strong bone.
It also contains high quantity of Manganese which helps to make the bone strong.