When trying to conceive, many couples consider herbal remedies for infertility in order to increase their chances of conception. Whether the couple comes to this decision as a first step prior to embarking on fertility treatments such as IVF and IUI, or after failed medical interventions, herbal remedies for infertility have helped many couples conceive.

What is an Herbal Remedy?
Herbal medicine is not new and is considered to be traditional medicine in many parts of the world. Herbal medicine addresses medical issues with natural substances such as flowers, bark, leaves, grasses and berries. The extracts from certain plants have been widely recognized as beneficial in the treatment of various conditions, including infertility.

Herbal Remedies and Infertility
Once a couple has experienced trouble conceiving for some time, their physician will seek to discover the cause of the infertility. Sometimes it is a anatomic problem such as blocked fallopian tubes which is corrected with surgery. Other times the problem may be addressed with either prescriptions or herbal remedies for infertility.

Best Herbal Remedies for Infertility

1.    Chaste Tree Berry-  This herb helps regulate the pituitary gland, and helps to correct hormonal imbalances within the body. Chaste tree berry is helpful in women experiencing irregular ovulation.
2.    Dong Quai- Beneficial in helping regulate menstrual cycles, this herb can also thin the blood. While many have found it to be helpful, it should be taken under the care of a physician.
3.    Siberian Ginsing- This herb not only improves overall health, it is a sexual stimulant and helps regulate the menstrual cycle.
4.    Cebtella Asiatica- Also known as Gotu Cola, this herb helps in male infertility by helping maintain and improve healthy blood vessels and increasing sexual desire.
5.    Black Cohosh- Black Cohosh helps stimulate the ovulation process.
6.    Horny Goat Weed- This herbal remedy for infertility is widely used as a sexual stimulant in men. It also improves sperm quality and quantity.
7.    False Unicorn Root- This herb has many uses and is used to help treat endometriosis, ovarian cysts and hormonal imbalances.
8.    Red Clover Blossoms- Red clover blossoms is not only extremely beneficial for over all good health, it helps promote fertility and is valuable to a healthy uterus.
9.    Nettle Leaves- Nettle leaves helps balance the hormonal system.
10.    Raspberry Leaf- Raspberry leaf is one of the most popular herbal remedies for infertility. Commonly used with Red Clover, it helps promote a healthy uterus.

While known to help many couples conceive, using herbal remedies do not guarantee pregnancy. Herbal products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and may conflict with other prescribed medications. They should be taken while under the care of a physician and with their knowledge.