Herbcast To HRT or not-to-HRT? The herbal path through the menopause with Melinda McDougall
Sep 4, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Melinda McDougall, a registered medical herbalist specializing in natural menopause support, shares her holistic approaches to managing menopause. She discusses the benefits of herbal remedies such as black cohosh, ashwagandha, and maca root for alleviating symptoms and boosting overall well-being. The importance of personalized care and community support during this transition is emphasized, alongside practical dietary advice for women navigating menopause. Melinda empowers listeners to embrace this life stage with confidence and informed choices.
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Non‑Estrogen Mechanism
- Black cohosh works via neurotransmitter pathways rather than as a phytoestrogen.
- This mechanism reassures women with estrogen-sensitive cancers about its suitability.
Use Adaptogens And Liver Support
- Include adaptogens like ashwagandha, rhodiola or gotu kola in menopause prescriptions to manage stress-driven symptom amplification.
- Support the liver alongside adaptogens because stress hormones worsen menopausal symptoms.
Herbs For Mood, Energy And Libido
- Use herbs like gotu kola, rhodiola, maca and shatavari to help brain fog, energy and libido.
- Maca is easy to add as a daily powder and shatavari is nourishing for vaginal dryness and muscle support.
