As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis that grows somewhere other than the endometrium also reacts to the hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by accumulating tissue, breaking it down, and shedding it during the menstrual period. As we know, herbs play a very important role in some cultures in the treatment of all kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how blue cohosh helps treat endometriosis.
I.Definition
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is a species of Caulophyllum in the Berberidaceae family. It is a medium-height perennial with blue, berry-like fruits and bluish-green foliage. It has been used by herbalists to relieve menstrual cramps in traditional medicine.
II. How Blue Cohosh Affects Women With Endometriosis
1. Reduces menstrual cramps
Blue cohosh is said to contain elements that aid in the metabolism of proteins and fats, thus helping to regulate the production of the hormone prostaglandin during the menstrual cycle. The excessive production of certain hormones of the prostaglandin family causes an excessive reaction of the uterine muscles that causes abdominal pain.
2. Hormone balance
It also has the property of balancing estrogen levels by occupying estrogen receptor sites, thus helping to lower estrogen levels and reducing the effects of estrogen dominance that increases the risks of cancer and abnormal cell growth.
3. Increases blood flow
Blue cohosh is said to help draw blood to the abdomen and increase blood circulation, thus relieving pain caused by stagnant blood during the menstrual period.
4. Nervous system
It is an antispasmodic that helps relieve tension in the nervous system, which reduces the symptoms of endometriosis during the menstrual cycle.
5. Phytoestrogen
Blue cohosh contains phytoestrogens that help reduce bad estrogen levels that cause menstrual cramps.