04/06/2026
How it &
- Hormone balance: Agnus castus boosts progesterone, lowers excess estrogen & prolactin eases mood swings, breast tenderness, irritability, bloating.
- Cramps & pain: Chamomile, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, dill, turmeric are anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic l/t relax uterus, reduce pain & discomfort.
- Bloating or water retention: Nettle, dandelion, magnesium, calcium are gentle diuretic, reduce fluid buildup & swelling.
- Mood, anxiety, sleep: B1/B6/D, magnesium, skullcap, Pycnogenol support serotonin, calm nerves, ease stress, fatigue, poor sleep.
- Inflammation & circulation: Turmeric, ginger, Pycnogenol lower inflammation, improve blood flow, reduce headaches & heaviness.
- Nutrient support: Calcium, magnesium, boron, vitamins stabilize mood, muscle function, energy, bone health.
Cautions
- B6: High doses over 100mg daily increase risk of nerve damage, numbness; do not exceed recommended dose.
- Agnus castus: Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, on hormone meds, or with hormone-sensitive conditions Viz fibroids, endometriosis, breast cancer.
- Cinnamon: May lower blood sugar; caution if diabetic or on diabetes drugs; may irritate reflux.
- Turmeric: Mild blood-thinning; caution with blood thinners, surgery, or gallstones .
- Ginger & fennel: Safe generally; large amounts may irritate the stomach.
