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Home › Articles › Improving Your Chances of Conceiving › Herbs for Infertility

Herbs for Infertility

Do You Know Your Options?

By Rebecca Valentine

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  • Dong quai (Angelica sinensis): Commonly used to treat female complaints, dong quai tones a weak uterus by promoting metabolism within the organ, improving menstrual cycle rhythms and regulating hormonal control.
  • Red clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense): This fertility promoter is rich in isoflavones, estrogenlike compounds.
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A Japanese study found licorice helps women with high testosterone and low estrogen levels, a circumstance commonly found in those with polycystic ovary disease.
  • Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa): Acts in same capacity as chastetree berry, but also contains isoflavones, which help bind estrogen receptors in the body.
  • Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa): The pharmaceutical industry has used wild yam for decades in the production of steroids and hormones such as progesterone and cortisone. In its natural form, this herb may help prevent habitual miscarriage due to hormonal imbalance.
  • False unicorn root (Chamalerium luteum): Useful for women who suffer from pelvic congestion. May prevent miscarriage due to uterine weakness.

    • And for the men:

    • Tribulus (tribulus terestris): Used to treat sexual dysfunction as well as infertility. Balances and improves hormonal profiles.
    • Saw palmetto (serenoa repens): A natural steroid that tones and strengthens the reproductive system. This herb has the added benefit of increasing libido, a consequence that can be helpful when trying to conceive!
    "Natural" Doesn't Mean "Safe"
    Because they are natural, people have a tendency to believe that herbs are not as strong as manufactured medicine, or that they canot have serious side effects. These false assumptions can lead to dangerous and even fatal situations.

    As with any medicine, herbs should be taken only under the direct supervision of a naturopath or herbalist. Certain herbs do not mix well with others, and there is a possibility for undesirable interactions between particular herbs and conventional medicines. It cannot be stressed enough that if you are considering herbal treatment, you be completely up-front about any medications you are already using. In any medical consultation, complete honesty is of the utmost importance.

    It's also important to remember that certain herbs can be dangerous during pregnancy. For more information about herbs to avoid, see this list

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