Soothe for Women's Hormone and Menstrual Health
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Soothe is formulated to support hormone regulation and promote menstrual cycle health. It helps regulate hormonal balance, ensuring a smoother ovulation process and supporting fertility. Additionally, Soothe provides relief from PMS symptoms, alleviating discomfort and promoting overall well-being during the menstrual cycle.
I have *just* the tincture for your herbal medicine cabinet. Our Soothe tincture is formulated to support women's hormonal balance and menstrual health. This formula includes Chaste Tree, Dong Quai Root, Bupleurum Root, Orange Peel, Dandelion Root, Chinese Peony Root, Ginger Rhizome, Raspberry Leaf, Poria Sclerotium, and Licorice Root. This blog explores the actions of these herbs and how they synergize to promote optimal health for you and all women.
Soothe contains herbs that have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal actions, especially as they pertain to women's health.
Simply dilute 2 mL of Soothe into water or another liquid of your choice every day to help keep hormone imbalances and PMS at bay!
Chaste Tree Extract (Vitex agnus-castus): Chaste tree is renowned for its ability to balance progesterone and estrogen levels, making it an essential herb for regulating the menstrual cycle, treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and supporting overall hormonal balance. By influencing the pituitary gland, it stimulates the production of luteinizing hormone, which supports ovulation.
Dong Quai Root (Angelica sinensis): Known as the "female ginseng," dong quai has a long history of use in traditional medicine for menstrual discomfort. It aids in uterine toning and helps with blood circulation, which is crucial for managing menstrual cramps and heavy menstrual flow.
Bupleurum Root (Bupleurum falcatum): Bupleurum is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine to promote liver health and regulate the flow of Qi, or energy. By enhancing liver function, it supports the detoxification of hormones, thus helping to maintain hormonal balance in the body.
Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis): Orange peel is often used for its digestive benefits, as it supports the absorption of nutrients and enhances the action of other herbs. Its anti-inflammatory properties also help relieve bloating and discomfort commonly associated with menstruation.
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale): Dandelion root is well-known for its liver-supporting and detoxifying effects. By improving liver function, it helps eliminate excess estrogen from the body, which is beneficial for women experiencing estrogen dominance or other hormonal imbalances.
Chinese Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora): Chinese peony root is a common herb in Chinese medicine used to soothe the liver and regulate the menstrual cycle. It is especially helpful for alleviating menstrual cramps and supporting overall reproductive health.
Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale): Ginger is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, making it an excellent herb for reducing menstrual cramps and nausea. It also promotes circulation, which supports the overall health of the reproductive system.
Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus): Raspberry leaf is a uterine tonic that strengthens and tones the muscles of the uterus, improving menstrual flow and reducing cramps. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that support reproductive health.
Poria Sclerotium (Poria cocos): Poria is used in traditional Chinese medicine to promote fluid balance, improve digestion, and reduce bloating, making it an excellent herb for addressing water retention and digestive discomfort associated with menstruation.
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Licorice root is an adaptogen that supports the adrenal glands, which produce hormones such as cortisol. By stabilizing stress hormones, licorice root helps regulate overall endocrine function, which is critical for balancing female reproductive hormones.
"I've always had heavy flow and intense cramps, but since taking Soothe for the past few months both have significantly improved! I'm so happy!”
While each herb in the formula offers distinct therapeutic actions, their combined effects create a potent, multifaceted approach to supporting women's hormone and menstrual health. For example, chaste tree and dong quai regulate hormones and menstrual cycles, and relieve PMS symptoms, while licorice root, Chinese peony root, and bupleurum root help support adrenal and liver health, addressing the stress-related aspects of hormonal imbalance. Together, these herbs provide a balanced effect on the reproductive system, with added benefits such as pain relief from ginger and chinese peony root, digestive support from orange peel and poria, and muscle toning from raspberry leaf.
The synergistic action of these herbs enhances the potency of the formula, addressing hormonal imbalance, menstrual cramps, and overall reproductive health in a comprehensive way. Each herb's contribution is crucial, but it is their interaction that amplifies the therapeutic benefits of the tincture.
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