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BLACK COHOSH

(Cimicifuga racemosa)

Binds with estrogen receptors to lower Luteinising Hormone(LH) which is a major cause of hot flushes.

 

CHASTE TREE BERRY

(Vitex agnus castus)

Acts on the pituitary gland to stabilize hormonal imbalances.  Berries contain progestins which relieves hot flushes and vaginal dryness in some women.

 

WILD YAM

(Dioscorea villosa)

Helpful in relieving joint pain associated with inflammation, especially when combined with other gentle anti-inflammatory herbs like black cohosh and licorice root.

Phytosterols found in wild yam help to reduce the uptake of cholesterol in the intestine, helping to reduce blood cholesterol levels. These phytosterols are also precursors to estrogen and progesterone in the body.

 

LICORICE ROOT

(Glcyrrhiza glabra)

Levels the fluctuations of hormones, supports adrenal function.

 

SAGE

(Salvia officinalis)

Assist with low estrogen levels.