3. Balance Mood
There are two distinct periods of female sexual health that can be challenging in terms of mood swings, pre-menstrual syndrome, and menopause.
St. John’s wort is recommended for women in both these phases of menstruation. The polyphenol antioxidants reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood swings during menopause in women. It also minimizes cramping and premenstrual depression, as well as feelings of frustration and irritation caused by hormonal imbalance.
Your hormones are chemical messengers that tell your body to do specific biological processes, such as the way insulin reduces your blood glucose level. When hormones are out of balance, it has a knock-on effect on your physical, emotional and mental health, and your mood is affected adversely.
1 in 4 people in the United States suffers from a mental health disorder according to studies by the CDC. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders, and treatment usually consists of counseling, anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam. A natural remedy like St. John’s wort may prove a beneficial supplement to add to your medicine cabinet.