There are endless claims and possibilities when it comes to herbs and fertility in traditional Chinese medicine in Singapore. People frequently take expensive supplements that may or may not be beneficial due to the difficulty and frustration involved in determining which herbs are most appropriate.
Here are some of the most common and effective herbs that affect fertility and how they may function, providing you with a more informed perspective and targeted care.
Tribulus Terrestris.
Male and female fertility can benefit from the herb Tribulus used in traditional Chinese medicine. It can also be found in a confinement herbs list. Additionally, in women with irregular ovulation, mainly due to PCOS, Tribulus may help to normalise the menstrual cycle and induce predictable ovulation.
Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry).
It is known for balancing the menstrual cycle and alleviating PMS, which likely acts on the pituitary gland in the brain to boost the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge, which stimulates ovulation. It strengthens ovulation and progesterone production in the luteal phase. It is a popular TCM herb for fertility because it also reduces abnormally high levels of prolactin, improving hormone balance and ovarian function.
Cinnamon.
Curiously, something as simple and omnipresent as cinnamon can enhance fertility in both men and women. In TCM fertility treatments in Singapore, cinnamon bark (the spice) can nourish yang energy, which must be abundant for fertility and to warm the interior. Sperm production and quality are positively impacted by cinnamon, according to a recent scientific study. Studies have also shown that cinnamon affects blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity, hence can be beneficial for metabolic syndrome and PCOS.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii).
Maca has been utilised as a fertility and libido enhancer for thousands of years. It is a tuber indigenous to the Andes of Peru (like a turnip). It functions as an adaptogen, assisting the body in coping with increased stress, but it may also affect androgens (testosterone) in both men and women.
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