How to Treat Infertility With Herbs

When a couple is unable to conceive after carefully timing intercourse for more than 1 year, that couple is considered to have problems with infertility. The word "infertility" actually covers a variety of disorders, from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and anovulation to low sperm count and motility. There are numerous medical treatments available for infertility, none of which are particularly pleasant. As an alternative to conventional medical treatments, couples can increase fertility by using herbal remedies. Herbs are plants that are grown primarily for culinary and medicinal purposes. Certain herbs, like astragalus and ginseng, may increase male fertility. Others, like red clover and raspberry leaf, may enhance female fertility. Follow these steps to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• False unicorn root
• Astragalus
• Red clover
• Ginseng
• Raspberry leaf
• Lady's mantle

Treat Male Infertility With Herbs

1. Take astragalus extract. This herb is believed to stimulate sperm for greater motility.
2. Consider using ginseng. While ginseng's healing properties have been widely reported, many people are unaware that it may also increase testosterone and sperm count.
3. Learn more about how to use herbal remedies to treat male infertility by visiting the "Shared Journeys" Web site (see Resources below).

Alleviate Female Infertility With Herbs

4. Pick up some false unicorn root from your local health food store. In addition to providing hormonal balance, false unicorn root may also encourage ovulation naturally.
5. Drink a cup of red clover tea every day. Red clover is often used by couples experiencing infertility. It contains many nutrients that are essential for optimum uterine health. It may also calm your nerves, allowing you to conceive faster.
6. Add a dose of raspberry leaf to your daily diet. Raspberry leaf is considered useful for correcting hormonal imbalances. Furthermore, it's also high in calcium. That's good for women at risk for osteoporosis later in life.
7. Use lady's mantle once per day to help regulate menstruation. Lady's mantle may also help support uterine growth and provide the best environment for implantation.
8. Get more information about using herbs to treat female infertility at the "Shared Journeys" Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• The herbs used to treat infertility are generally inexpensive. Plus, they're easily found at a health food store. If you're having problems tracking down a specific herb, you can always search for the one you need on the Internet. You may even find that herbs are even more economically-priced online.
• Herbal remedies aren't intended to replace the care of a doctor, especially in life-threatening situations. Should you experience severe, unexplained bleeding, sharp pains, difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness, contact your doctor immediately.
• Ginseng can be beneficial for treating fertility, but it can increase blood pressure for some users. If you have hypertension, hypoglycemia or any type of heart condition, you should avoid taking ginseng.