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Traditional Chinese Herbs That Support Fertility 🌿🌿🌿

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Traditional Chinese Herbs That Support Fertility

If you’re looking for natural ways to support your fertility, there’s no place more abundant than Mother Earth. Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbs strategically to support “Qi,” which is the body’s vital energy.

A few fertility-supportive Chinese herbs that Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use frequently include:

* FRESH GINGER (Sheng Jiang)
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*Gentle, warming

⚬ Reduces PMS cramps/dysmenorrhea

⚬ Reduces hot flashes

⚬ Promotes cool & calm

⚬ Supports liver function

⚬ Supports digestion

⚬ Reduces morning sickness

* REISHI (Lingzhi)
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*Spirit-calming

⚬ Supports blood balance

⚬ Supports heart emotions

⚬ Reduces androgen excess

⚬ Reduces inflammation

⚬ Increases energy

⚬ Improves sense of well-being

* GOJI BERRIES (Gou Qi Zi)
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* Neutral, balanced

⚬ Supports Yin (feminine energy)

⚬ Supports blood rebuilding post-menstruation (follicular phase)

⚬ Encourages healthy uterine lining

⚬ Promotes balance between hot & cold

*Generally speaking, these herbs can be taken before, during, and after pregnancy.

Learn more about fertility-supportive herbs by tuning into Episode 2 of The Innate Wisdom Podcast with @dr.grace.tcm . And feel free to sign up for the wait list to my eCourse, Conscious Conception, where you'll learn how to take herbs like these and more to support your fertility and pregnancy journey. 

Have you tried any of these herbs? Which one is your favorite?

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Not medical advice.

References:

Chen, C.X. Barrett, B. Kwekkeboom, K.L. (2016). Efficacy of Oral Ginger (Zingiber officinale) for Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4871956/.

Heitmann, K. Nordeng, H. Holst, L. (2013). Safety of ginger use in pregnancy: results from a large population-based cohort study. Retrieved from: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00228-012-1331-5.

Lindblad, A.J. (2016). Ginger for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4755634/.

Khandouzi, N. Shidfar, F. Rajab, A. Rahideh, T. Hosseini, P. Tahri, M.M. (2015). The Effects of Ginger on Fasting Blood Sugar, Hemoglobin A1c, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein A-I and Malondialdehyde in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277626/.

Ozgoli, G. Goli, M. Moattar, F. (2009). Comparison of effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19216660/.

Rad, H.A. Basirat, Z. Bakouei, F. Moghadamnia, A.A. Khafri, S. Kotenaei, Z.F. Nikpour, M. Kazemi, S. (2018). Effect of Ginger and Novafen on menstrual pain: A cross-over trial. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455918302304.

Shirvani, M.A. Motahari-Tabari, N. Alipour, A. (2014). The effect of mefenamic acid and ginger on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial. Retrieved from: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00404-014-3548-2.

Stanisiere, J. Mousset, P. Lafay, S. (2018). How Safe Is Ginger Rhizome for Decreasing Nausea and Vomiting in Women during Early Pregnancy?. Retrieved from: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/7/4/50.

Vijoen, E. Visser, J. Koen, N. Musekiwa, A. (2014). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3995184/.

Yilmaz, N. Seven, B. Timur, H. Yoganci, A. Ali, H. Kalem, M.N. Kalem, Z. Han, Ö. Bilezikçie, B. (2018). Ginger (zingiber officinale) might improve female fertility: A rat model. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1726490118301631.

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