Its antispasmodic and
estrogenic actions help relieve menstrual problems, as well as menopause symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency.
Other herbs with carminative properties are cloves and rosemary, while anise and dong quai also have
estrogenic actions.
Compounds within anise have
an estrogenic action, which means overconsumption of the herb can lead to an excess of estrogen in the body.
An anti-aromatase inhibitor such as anastrozole will help limit
any estrogenic action that could occur from the steroid Nilevar.
Not exact matches
Melvyn Werbach, M.D., and Michael Murray, N.D., in their book Botanical Influences on Illness (Third Line Press, 1994), say components of licorice exhibit numerous pharmacological
actions, including
estrogenic activity [24] and aldosteronelike
action.