PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

The overall goal with PCOS is to balance blood sugar levels in the body, maintain hormonal balance, promote healthy digestion for improved estrogen metabolism, while also working to promote regular ovulation and menses.

• Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera): Supports overall endocrine system function.



• Cinnamon inner bark (Cinnamomum verum, C.zeylanicum): Preliminary studies shown cinnamon had greatly reduced insulin resistant women. May help to lower heavy bleeding time associated with hormonal imbalances due to PCOS. Supports healthy circulation to reproductive organs. Learn more here…


• Burdock root (Arctium lappa): Supports overall liver function for improved hormonal balance. Also supportive of balanced blood sugar levels. Cleansing for the entire body, especially where congested tissues and organs are present.


• Eleuthero root and stem bark (Eleutherococcus senticosus): Adaptogen herb that supports overall endocrine function which supports hormonal balance.


• Gymnema leaf (Gymnema sylvestris): This herbs is known as the destroyer of sugar. Supports healthy blood sugar levels, controlling insulin. Helps curb sugar cravings. Learn more here…


• Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Helps to maintain proper hormone production and release. Supports healthy insulin levels and liver health for hormonal balance support. Learn more here…


• Maca root (Lepidium meyenii): Maca may help to increase progesterone levels in both men and women. Maca works to balance the estrogen and progesterone in the body, for a healthy menstrual cycle. Learn more here…


• Tribulus, aerial parts and fruit (Tribulus terrestris): Promotes regular ovulation. May reduce ovarian cysts in women with PCOS. Learn more here…



• Saw Palmetto berry (Serenoa repens): Saw Palmetto has been found to inhibit DHT production by reducing 5 alpha-reductase production, which may help prevent Hirsutism (excessive body hair growth, thinning hair on head) in women with PCOS. This herb also helps to reduce endometrial hyperplasia and hormonal acne symptoms. Learn more here…


• Vitex also known as Chaste Tree berry, dried berries (Vitex agnus-castus): Women with PCOS often have irregular menstrual cycles and anovulation. Vitex works to balance the hormonal feedback loop and promote ovulation and regular cycles. Learn more here…



• White Peony root (Paeonia lactiflora): When Peony is combined with Licorice Rt. (Glycyrrhiza glabra), it performs better, especially for relaxing muscles, reducing painful menstruation, as well as lowering serum and free testosterone levels in women with PCOS. Moves the blood in the pelvic area, good for uterine stagnation including conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, & PCOS. Learn more here…

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