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to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
M. S. H. Akash et al. (eds.), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals-induced
Metabolic Disorders and Treatment Strategies, Emerging Contaminants
and Associated Treatment Technologies,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45923-9_27
Chapter 27
Herbs and Spices as Natural Medicine
for Treatment of Metabolic Disorders
Nizwa Itrat
Abstract Endocrine disorders like diabetes, adrenal fatigue, hyper and hypothyroidism, menstrual abnormalities, and sexual dysfunctions are growing day by day
due to many environmental pollutants and endocrine disrupting chemicals coming
from food and breakages. Hormonal imbalances can affect life of millions of people. Herbs and spices normalize the hormone in normal ranges. Hormones are key
messengers for controlling almost all body systems. Hormonal imbalance is a troublous condition which has adverse effects on mood, appetite, metabolism, aging,
and mental health. Adaptogenic herbs are unique healing herbs that promote hormonal balance, enhance immune functions, and reduce mental stress. These herbs
eliminate toxins from the body and detoxify liver from harmful chemicals and
endocrine disrupting chemicals. Herbal infusions and their essences have potential
to cure hormonal disorders.
Keywords Medicinal plants · Hormones · Adaptogenic herbs · Herbal infusions
Hormonal disorders
Introduction
The ductless hormonal system is known as endocrine system and it is the most
sophisticated messaging system of the body. Basically, it is a collection of glands
responsible to produce hormones for governance of body’s metabolism, growth and
development, tissue activities, sensual function, reproduction, attitude, and sleep.
This assortment of glands is consisting of pituitary gland in the brain, thyroid gland
in neck region, parathyroid glands adjacent to thyroid, adrenal glands on top of
N. Itrat (*)
School of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Faisalabad,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license
to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
M. S. H. Akash et al. (eds.), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals-induced
Metabolic Disorders and Treatment Strategies, Emerging Contaminants
and Associated Treatment Technologies,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45923-9_27
Chapter 27
Herbs and Spices as Natural Medicine
for Treatment of Metabolic Disorders
Nizwa Itrat
Abstract Endocrine disorders like diabetes, adrenal fatigue, hyper and hypothyroidism, menstrual abnormalities, and sexual dysfunctions are growing day by day
due to many environmental pollutants and endocrine disrupting chemicals coming
from food and breakages. Hormonal imbalances can affect life of millions of people. Herbs and spices normalize the hormone in normal ranges. Hormones are key
messengers for controlling almost all body systems. Hormonal imbalance is a troublous condition which has adverse effects on mood, appetite, metabolism, aging,
and mental health. Adaptogenic herbs are unique healing herbs that promote hormonal balance, enhance immune functions, and reduce mental stress. These herbs
eliminate toxins from the body and detoxify liver from harmful chemicals and
endocrine disrupting chemicals. Herbal infusions and their essences have potential
to cure hormonal disorders.
Keywords Medicinal plants · Hormones · Adaptogenic herbs · Herbal infusions
Hormonal disorders
Introduction
The ductless hormonal system is known as endocrine system and it is the most
sophisticated messaging system of the body. Basically, it is a collection of glands
responsible to produce hormones for governance of body’s metabolism, growth and
development, tissue activities, sensual function, reproduction, attitude, and sleep.
This assortment of glands is consisting of pituitary gland in the brain, thyroid gland
in neck region, parathyroid glands adjacent to thyroid, adrenal glands on top of
N. Itrat (*)
School of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Faisalabad,
Faisalabad, Pakistan