Women's Blend

*Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza spp.)

USES/BENEFITS: Licorice is a cold herb that is known to stimulate production of adrenal gland hormones; the isoflavones present in licorice are known to be estrogenic, which can treat menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Excessive doses may cause serious side effects,such as high blood pressure; use caution during pregnancy; may interact with medications such as metformin, diuretics, insulin, anticoagulants, cyclosporine, and antihypertensives.

 

*Nettle (Urtica dioica)

USES/BENEFITS: Nettles are highly nutritious, containing excellent sources of vitamins K, B2, A, B6, B9, Choline and B3, and minerals like calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus; nettles have traditionally been used as a cleansing and detoxifying herb; can help with heavy menstrual bleeding, and with recovery from prolonged stress.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: May interact with medications such as anticoagulants, BP drugs, diuretics, diabetics, lithium, and NSAID's.

 

*Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

USES/BENEFITS: Peppermint in this blend is used mainly for pain relief, nausea, gas and bloating.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Children under five years of age should not take peppermint; patients with known or suspected hiatal hernia or gastroesophageal reflux should avoid peppermint; may interact with medications such as cyclosporine.

 

*Red Clover (leaf/blossoms) (Trifolium pratense)

USES/BENEFITS: Isoflavones have phytoestrogenic activity, reducing the impact of falling estrogen levels in menopause; provide a protective effect on the heart and circulation in menopausal women; may also be helpful in preventing and treating breast cancer.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Patients with hormone-sensitive cancers should avoid red clover, due to its estrogenic activity; may interact with medications such as anticoagulants and antiplatelets; may cause toxic effects when used with methotrexate.

 

*Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)

USES/BENEFITS: A great reproductive tonic, that may strengthen the longitudinal muscles of the uterus, increases fertility, and can aid in labour and bringing in rich milk for breastfeeding.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not take during the early stages of pregnancy.

 

*Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)

USES/BENEFITS: May promote better hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle by increasing progesterone levels; helpful with PMS, lowered mood, headache, irregular menstruation, breast tenderness, and infertility; may increase breast milk production.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Excess can cause formication; avoid when using the contraceptive pill or fertility treatment; avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding; patients with hormone-sensitive cancers should contact a medical professional before use.

 

*Organic Ingredients