Restore Hormonal Balance

Chasteberry, fresh Black Cohosh, Maca, fresh St. Johnswort, fresh Motherwort, fresh Nettles, fresh Dandelion

A female tonic formula that helps restore a normal estrogen/progesterone balance and addresses symptoms that are prevalent during menopause.

~herbs~

Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus dried berry

This purple-flowering shrub has a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland, which, among other functions, regulates and normalizes hormone production. It is particularly beneficial in treating painful and irregular menstruation, infertility, PMS, menopausal problems, and other hormonal imbalances.

St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum fresh flowerbuds

The yellow flowerbuds of this wild weed have been shown to exert antidepressant effects comparable to standard antidepressant drugs. Tests show that St. Johnswort is capable of counteracting undesirable changes in brain chemistry that may lead to depression, but without the side effects associated with standard antidepressant drugs.

Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa the root

This stately plant of the woodland forest with its white fairy-like flowers has a special affinity with the menopausal woman. It supplies estrogenic sterols, glycosides, and an amazing array of micronutrients that help the body produce and use all kinds of hormones. By regulating hormone production helps to reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes, relieves the pain of menopausal arthritis, invigorates the energy, and helps balance the nerves.

Motherwort Leonorus cardiaca flowering tops

This purple flowering plant helps to regulate and tonifies the functioning of the thyroid, blood vessels, uterus, and heart. Motherwort calms a rapidly beating heart and eliminates the nightmares that some women experience with menopause. Used regularly, it calms, supports, and strengthens the nerves, returns common sense, and relaxes held tension.

Maca Lepidium meyenii dried root

An ancient Andean food/medicine plant that grows at elevations over 14,000 feet.This turnip like root is an adaptogen that provides sustained physical energy, mental acuity and enhances the function of the immune system. It is a fertility enhancer and aphrodisiac for men and women. Maca also is a useful herb for longevity support and treatment for biochemical imbalances that contribute to depression.

Nettles Urtica diocia fresh leaf

This valuable plant with its stinging little hairs is a nutritive spring tonic, blood builder, and blood cleanser. It is high in chlorophyll, calcium, and potassium. Nettles improves resistance to allergens, including environmental pollutants, molds, and pollen.

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale root

The root of Dandelion supplies essential nutrients needed by the liver to regulate and normalize hormone production. The whole plant is a rich source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, and potassium as well as many other trace minerals.

~Actions and Indications~

This compound is nutritive for the nervous system, supports the endocrine and digestive systems, and helps to balance the hormones. It helps reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes and dizziness, relieves hormone-related digestive problems, and eases irritability, anxiety, and depression associated with menopause.

~Dose~

Take 1/2 - 1 teaspoon in a little warm water two or three times each day between meals.