Schisandra Berry: These are powerful and well worth it! The therapeutic uses for schisandra include depression, fatigue, labor, stress, ataxia and psychosis. It is used as a general tonic and a powerful adaptogenic herb that normalizes whatever is out of whack. This plant encourages revival of liver damage, improves concentration and stamina. In Chinese medicine it is regarded as the quintessence of the five elemental energies. It may reduce tension, beautify skin, promote circulation, improve digestion, calm anger, improve kidney health, reduce fatigue, improve immune health and ease PMS.
🌱 Burdock Root: Burdock is a traditional liver tonic. Liver health is integral to hormonal health. Estradiol and estrone are the potentially detrimental components of estrogen. They are typically converted into estriol by the liver. This is what combats the negative effects of estradiol and estrone. Liver health and healthy endocrine glands (adrenal and thyroid in particular) are crucial for this process. If the liver is not in good working order, it becomes overburdened and inefficient. Its not able to handle the levels of sex hormones released during menstruation and ovulation. This results in a self poisoning system that is congested with excess hormones, most notably estrogen components, that wreak havoc within the system and lead to PMS and reproductive problems. Burdock root is also a blood purifier and promotes lymphatic drainage to remove toxins. Lastly, it has been shown to improve blood sugar levels and diabetes.
🫐 Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex Berry): These little berries are a wonderful normalizing herb used to regulate hormonal level, menstrual cycles and libido. It has a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland which regulates and normalizes hormone production. It also increases the production of luteinizing hormones which enhances the progesterone cycle while it also inhibits the release of FSH and normalizes the estrogen cycle. It is excellent for restoring balance. Its particularly effective for painful and irregular menstruation, infertility, PMS and other hormonal imbalances. It stimulates the production of prolactin and is often given to support nursing mothers. It has also been shown to lower prolactin levels in men and thus improve sexual function. Vitex berry has also been shown to be effective for treating and preventing prostate enlargement. It's regulating function may also help with acne breakouts.
🌱 Eleuthero Root: Also known as siberian ginseng and has similar properties to Asian ginseng. It has a long standing history of stabilizing energy levels, enhancing immune function and enhancing male virility. It is a powerful adaptogenic herb with a huge range of benefits and can be recommended as a general tonic. It is most commonly used for supporting the reproductive system of women and men and is an amazing herb for the adrenals. It aids greatly in adrenal exhaustion and fatigue. Eleuthero stimulates many aspects of the immune response and is beneficial against the effects of prolonged stress, irritability, insomnia and mild depression. It is also used to counter the awful effects of chemotherapy and radiation
🌾 Oatstraw and Milky Oats: You may have noticed this is another herb I like to add to many things. It is a wonderful nutritive that pairs well for supporting overall health. They are among the best tonic herbs for the nervous system and excellent for anyone who finds themselves overstressed, overworked or anxious. They are high in silica, calcium, chromium and magnesium and also contain vitamin E and polyunsaturated fats which are vital for sexual health and vitality. They help build overall health, vitality, energy and stamina.