ALFALFA (mendicago sativa)

BARLEY GRASS

BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus)

CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

CHAMOMILE (anthemis nobilis)

DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)

DON QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea,
                       Echinacea angustifolia)

GARLIC (allium sativum)

GINKGO BILOBA

GINSENG (panax ginseng)

MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum)

SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens)

SPIRULINA

VALERIAN

DON QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

In traditional Chinese medicine, Don Quai, is referred to as the “female ginseng” and is often included in prescriptions for menstrual abnormalities. It is believed to have a balancing effect on the female hormonal system.

Possible benefits and uses:

 ·          May relieve the symptoms of PMS
·          Helps regulate excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding
·          May be effective in the treatment of fibrocystic breast disease
·          Helps control the symptoms of menopause

Contraindications:

 ·          Should not be used by pregnant or lactating women
·          Might make fair-skinned people more sensitive to sunlight

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