Chinese Fertility Herbs

This is the Hub Page for Chinese fertility herbs. From here you can find all of my articles on Chinese herbs for infertility. This section is much more than a collection of herbal tips. It's organized to be a mini-guide on the use of Chinese herbs for infertility. I highly recommend that you grab a cup of herbal tea and peruse all of the links below if you are thinking of using herbs or if you are already taking a number of herbal supplements to enhance your fertility.

Learning about your fertility from a Chinese medicine perspective can be confusing. If you don't understand a word or phrase, please visit my quick and easy TCM and Fertility Dictionary to look it up before reading on.

Chinese Fertility Herbs Overview
Before taking Chinese herbs like Angelica for fertility issues, please read through this overview. The practice of Chinese herbology is complex, but when using Chinese herbs to enhance fertility, understanding a few basic principles can improve the efficacy of the formulas. This is part 1 of my quick guide to Chinese fertility herbs.

Patent Formulas and Personalized Formulas
Chinese herbal formulas come in a variety of forms. Knowing your choices will help you in deciding the best form for you. First, you can choose from traditional patent remedies or personalized formulas that are prescribed for you individually. Second, there are a number of ways to take Chinese herbs for fertility including raw herbs, granules, capsules, tablets and tinctures. This is part 2 of my quick guide to Chinese herbs.

Herbal Treatment According to Phases
Chinese herbal medicine is effective in balancing hormones and enhancing fertility. One major factor that is instrumental in an effective treatment strategy is prescribing according to the phases of the menstrual cycle. These phases correspond to the phases in the charting section of this site. Learn why addressing the phases of the menstrual cycle is crucial to building fertility in women.

Herbal Strategy for Phase 1
Phase 1 in the menstrual period and corresponds to the beginning of the cycle charted in a BBT chart. During phase 1, we want to slough off the old endometrium and prepare a smooth trilaminar surface for the successful implantation of a fertilized egg. Herbs taken during this phase are focused on promoting an efficient and clearing period.

Herbal Strategy for Phase 2
Phase 2 is the follicular phase between the period and ovulation. During phase 2, we want to build up the nourishing yin fluids in the body. Herbs taken during this phase are focused on nourishing the follicles and improving the production of cervical mucus.

Herbal Strategy for Phase 3
Phase 3 is the ever important ovulatory phase. During phase 3, we want to support an efficient ovulation. Herbs taken during this phase are focused on supporting the various processes that occur in ovulation.

Herbal Strategy for Phase 4
Phase 4 is the luteal phase after ovulation. During phase 4, we want to nourish the yang energy in the body. Herbs taken during this phase are focused on supporting the corpus luteum and maintaining elevated temperatures in the body.