What you're telling us:
Many women have had great success in bringing their health and hormones into alignment with our Female Balance tea. Some of the more common remarks we have had feedback on are: Menstrual flow has been regulated - whether it was that a period was not happening at all or it was coming too often or too much flow, taking this tea 1-3 times per day seems to have gotten it under control. PMS - symptoms are easier to tolerate or have totally disappeared. Fertility - once the health and hormones have been restored, pregnancy happens easier. Skin issues - we all know hormone health shows up on our skin! Customers have remarked on everything from pimples no longer being a problem to changes in skin elasticity and certain color un-evenness improvements.
Do you have a relatable experience? Let us know! We would love to hear from you.
More information on the ingredients:
Red Raspberry Leaf: Often called the "woman's herb," it contains fragarine, a compound that helps tone and strengthen the uterine and pelvic muscles. This can lead to less painful menstrual cramps and a shorter, smoother labor during childbirth. It is also rich in essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and calcium.
Oatstraw: A powerful "nervine" that nourishes the nervous system. It is particularly beneficial for women dealing with stress, anxiety, or fatigue. Its high silica and calcium content also supports bone density, which is vital after pregnancy and during menopause.
Blessed Thistle: Primarily known as a galactagogue, it stimulates the hormone prolactin to increase breast milk supply in nursing mothers. It also aids digestion and hormone balance following postpartum shifts.
Rosehips: One of the richest plant sources of Vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production and immune support. For women, the antioxidants in rosehips can improve skin elasticity and reduce inflammation associated with menstrual pain.
Schisandra Berries: An adaptogenic berry that supports liver detoxification, which is critical for clearing excess hormones like estrogen from the body. It is also used to relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
Chaste Tree Berries (Vitex): Works by balancing the pituitary gland, which regulates the production of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. It is highly effective for regulating menstrual cycles, reducing PMS symptoms (like breast tenderness), and improving fertility.
Spearmint: Known for its anti-androgenic effects, it can help lower excess testosterone in women. This makes it a popular natural remedy for managing PCOS symptoms such as hormonal acne and hirsutism (unwanted hair growth).
Herbal Synergies
When combined, these herbs can work together more effectively than they do individually:
- Hormonal Balancing Synergy: Chaste Tree Berry and Spearmint are often paired to address complex hormonal imbalances. While Vitex supports progesterone, Spearmint lowers androgens, providing a dual-action approach for conditions like PCOS or irregular cycles.
- Nutritional & Uterine Support: Red Raspberry Leaf, Oatstraw, and Rosehips are frequently blended into "Nourishing Infusions." The Vitamin C in Rosehips enhances the absorption of the iron and calcium found in Raspberry Leaf and Oatstraw, while the three together strengthen the reproductive system and bones.
- Lactation Support: Blessed Thistle is commonly synergized with other galactagogues like fenugreek or goat's rue to maximize breast milk production.
- Stress & Hormone Detox: Schisandra and Oatstraw create a synergy that supports the body's stress response while the liver (supported by Schisandra) processes the hormones that stress can often disrupt.
Recommended products:
Female Balance Tea - Good for anytime you need hormornal support. We also carry this in tincture form.
Change of Life Tea - Great for hormonal support during menopause.
Female Balance Mother Tea - For lactating new mothers. Really gets the good milk flowing for the health of baby. For use after giving birth.
Female Balance Suma -