Menopause Support

Ashwagandha has been a cornerstone in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. It is traditionally used as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) herb, believed to promote longevity, enhance energy, and improve overall health. It has been utilized for reducing stress, improving sleep, enhancing strength, and as an aphrodisiac.

• Native American Uses: Traditionally used by Native Americans for menstrual and menopausal issues, rheumatic pain, and as a remedy for snake bites.
• Colonial Use: Early settlers adopted its use for similar gynecological and inflammatory conditions.
• Folk Medicine: Known for alleviating symptoms of menopause, PMS, and other hormonal disorders, as well as being a sedative and anti-inflammatory agent.

Ayurveda Known as the "Queen of Herbs" and considered a sacred plant. Tulsi has been used for longevity, immune enhancement, and stress reduction. Spiritual Practices Revered in Hindu culture and used in rituals for its purifying properties. Traditional Medicine Widely utilized for respiratory conditions, skin diseases, fever, and infections.

Traditional Medicine: Used for muscle relaxation, detoxification, and as a laxative. Fertilizer for magnesium-deficient soil. Traditionally added to baths to relieve muscle pain and promote relaxation.Used as a treatment for eclampsia, preterm labor, and magnesium deficiency.

• Ancient Greece and Rome: Used for hormonal balance and to promote chastity, hence the name “monk’s pepper.”
• Medieval Europe: Utilized for menstrual irregularities and as a general tonic for women’s health.
• Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine: Applied for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Medical Use: Initially studied for its role in enhancing wound healing, improving cardiovascular health, and promoting immune function. Sports Nutrition Popularized for improving blood flow, endurance, and muscle recovery in athletes. Traditional Medicine Arginine-rich foods like nuts and seeds were traditionally consumed for stamina and vitality.

1930s–40s: Folate factor” identified; folic acid synthesized (1945). 1960s–80s: Used to treat megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. 1990s–present: Periconceptional folic acid recognized to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Many countries instituted grain fortification.

FOS are not a “traditional medicine” per se but are components of traditional foods (roots, bulbs, certain fruits). Their modern use as a prebiotic food ingredient and supplement expanded from the 1980s onward after research showed they selectively stimulate beneficial gut bacteria (bifidogenic effect).

Historically, zinc’s role in human nutrition became appreciated in the mid-20th century. Traditional nutrient wise: populations with low zinc diets historically had higher rates of growth retardation, immune dysfunction, skin and wound-healing problems (though much of this is modern nutritional epidemiology rather than “herbal tradition”). In more practical uses: zinc metal and alloys have been used for centuries (e.g., coinage, galvanising), but for nutritional/health uses the recognition is relatively recent.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Soybeans were used as a food source and medicine to support digestion and overall health. Asian Diets Consumed in various forms (tofu, soy milk, miso) for their nutritional and health benefits. Modern NutritionRecognized for supporting heart health, hormone balance, and bone density.

Ayurveda Revered as a “Rasayana” (rejuvenating tonic), particularly for women’s health, addressing fertility, lactation, and hormonal balance. Traditional Indian Medicine Used for digestive issues, promoting vitality, and as a cooling and soothing agent. Other Traditional Systems Recommended as an adaptogen to enhance resilience to physical and emotional stress.