Rehmannia:
Cooling tonic that strengthens reserves and nourishes the blood.
Reduces hot flushes and balances female cycles. | Peoniae:
Reduces flushing and sweats, harmonises the emotions, tonifies the blood and alleviates pain. |
Vitex:
Very powerful action on balancing the female hormonal system, via an effect on the Hypothalamus and Pituitary gland systems which control hormone production. (Progesterone influence and helpfull in "oestrogen dominance") | Licorice:
Tonifies Qi (energy), strengthens digestion, clears heat and toxins and soothes spasms. |
Cimicifuga:
Known as Black Cohosh it is the most widely acclaimed western herb for supplying phytoestrogens which have a positive effect in the body, especially during menopause. | Calcium:
Important for hormonal regulation, nerve function and bones. |
Bupleurum:
The main herb for STRESS REDUCTION used in China. For stress, mild anxiety and irritability. Also a supreme liver tonic and helps immune system. | Magnesium:
A synergistic nutrient for calcium utilisation and for reducing pain and cramping. |
Dioscorea:
Chinese Wild Yam. Balances female system, tonifies Qi (energy), digestion and reproductive function. | Vitamin D:
Aids the absorption of calcium and for bone integrity. |
Angelica:
Called Dong Quai it is the most famous and widely used Chinese herb for menstrual disorders, womens health and as a blood tonic. | |
| Recent studies have identified the importance of Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D in Premenstrual Syndrome. The importance of these nutrients in maintaining bone strength as we age is of course well known. |
