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Licorice Root
(Glycyrrhiza glabra) |

Wild Yam Root
(Dioscorea villosa) |
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Chaste Tree Berries
(Vitex agnus-castus)
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Ginger Root
(Zingiber officinale) |
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Dong Quai Root
(Angelica sinensis) |
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Apollo Herbs’ Female Tone contains a blend of seven herbs that were combined
together to create a soothing herbal blend that restores a healthy
menstrual flow and eases premenstrual syndrome. Do not take if pregnant.
Discontinue usage once period begins.
Dong Quai Root
is revered in China for treating
gynecological complaints due to its mild sedative, pain-relieving,
anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is a primary uterine
tonic. It contains several coumarin derivatives which can cause
increased bleeding if taken after the onset of your period.
Chaste Tree Berries
(or Vitex Berries) inhibit the
secretion of the peptide hormone prolactin by the pituitary gland.
Lowering prolactin levels often restores the menstrual cycle to normal.
It also enhances natural production of progesterone & luteinizing
hormone, and inhibits follicle-stimulating hormone. Used for treatment
of various gynecological disorders, including amenorrhea, fibroid cysts,
endometriosis
Licorice Root
contains glycyrrhizin, an estrogenic compound which has been shown to
stimulate the adrenal cortex. Licorice is contraindicated for people
with hypertension, heart disease or edema.
Ginger Root Rich in
volatile oils, ginger is a stimulant of peripheral circulation and is
often taken for menstrual cramps. It also settles the stomach and
reduces fevers by promoting perspiration.
Wild Yam Root
Wild yam root contains a mixture of several steroidal saponins, namely
diosgenin, which can serve as precursors for the in vitro
production of steroidal drugs.
Red Raspberry Leaves
Raspberry leaves have an extensive reputation for treating PMS as well
as morning sickness.They contain flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C,
manganese, calcium & magnesium.
Alfalfa Sprouts & Leaves
Alfalfa contains a group of compounds called isoflavones which are more
commonly referred to as phytoestrogens, which have been shown to reduce
the risk of breast cancer. Do not use alfalfa if you have an auto-immune
disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
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