PROGESTERONE SUPPORT
The herbs in this tincture may help support progesterone.
Dosage: Shake well. 1 to 2 mil (20 to 40 drops) in water or juice up to two times a day.
Maca root: Is known for its energizing properties and may help improve endurance and physical performance, as well as combat fatigue. It may help to boost mood and has adaptogenic qualities that can help the body cope with stress. Maca has a long history of being used to enhance libido and sexual performance in both men and women. Due to its mineral content, including calcium and magnesium, maca shows promise for supporting bone density and strength, which can be beneficial as people age. CAUTION: NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. MAY CAUSE UPSET STOMACH, GAS, CRAMPS, AND DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE INSOMNIA, RESTLESSNESS, FEELING “WIRED” MAY CAUSE HORMONE SHIFTS. USE CAUTION IF YOU HAVE THYROID ISSUES, KIDNEY AND LIVER DISEASE.
Red clove: Is known for having antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and antimicrobial properties. These include, supporting digestive health, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and potentially boosting the immune system. CAUTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES LIKE HEART BURN AND DIARREHEA. MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE SKIN OR CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. DRUG INTERACTION INCLUDE BLOOD THINNERS, ANTIDIABETES, LIVER MEDICATIONS THAT INCLUDE ENZYMES LIKE CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, AND CYP3A4. MAY INTERACT WITH IBUPROFEN.
Chasteberry: Is known to help balance hormones, effectively reducing PMS symptoms like breast pain, mood swings, and headaches, regulating irregular cycles, and supporting fertility. It may work by influencing pituitary hormones (like LH/FSH) that affect estrogen/progesterone, and is also used for hormonal acne, PCOS, and some menopause symptoms, though more research is needed for the latter. CAUTION: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, STOMACH UPSET, HEADACHES, ACNE, OR ITCHING. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING, OR THOSE WITH HORMONE SENSITIVE CONDITIONS. PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOTIC DISORDER. DRUG INTERACTIONS: BIRTH CONTROL, DOPAMINE BLOCKERS, AND IVF TREATMENT.
Black cohosh: Most commonly used for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes during menopause. May be used for PMS and menstrual cramps. May bind to opioid receptors, offering pain relief. May modulate estrogen receptors in some tissues but not others. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT ACT AS DIRECT ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT. CAUTION: NOT SAFE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, MAY INCREASE RISK OF MISCARRIAGE. NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO HORMONES THERAPY. MAY CAUSE UPSET STOMACH, STOMACH CRAMPING, VOMITING, AND NAUSEA. MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, AND SKIN IRRITATION. FEELING OF HEAVINESS, VAGINAL SPOTTING OR BLEEDING, POTENTIAL WEIGHT GAIN. DRUG INTERACTION: BLOOD THINNERS. BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION OR ESTROGEN THERAPY.
Saw palmetto: Promotes urination, and reduce inflammation. May boost hair and nail growth. May help to manage hormonal imbalances. CAUTION: NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE ISSUES LIKE NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, AND STOMACH PAIN. AS WELL AS HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, AND FATIGUE. STOP USE A WEEK BEFORE SURGERY, TELL YOUR DOCTOR THAT YOU TAKE SAW PALMETTO. DRUG INTERACTIONS: BLOOD THINNERS, HORMONE THERAPY, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, IRON MEDICATION, TESTOSTERONE TREATMENT AND BPH MEDICATION.
Vegetable glycerin and distilled water.
NOT FDA APPROVED!
The herbs in this tincture may help support progesterone.
Dosage: Shake well. 1 to 2 mil (20 to 40 drops) in water or juice up to two times a day.
Maca root: Is known for its energizing properties and may help improve endurance and physical performance, as well as combat fatigue. It may help to boost mood and has adaptogenic qualities that can help the body cope with stress. Maca has a long history of being used to enhance libido and sexual performance in both men and women. Due to its mineral content, including calcium and magnesium, maca shows promise for supporting bone density and strength, which can be beneficial as people age. CAUTION: NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. MAY CAUSE UPSET STOMACH, GAS, CRAMPS, AND DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE INSOMNIA, RESTLESSNESS, FEELING “WIRED” MAY CAUSE HORMONE SHIFTS. USE CAUTION IF YOU HAVE THYROID ISSUES, KIDNEY AND LIVER DISEASE.
Red clove: Is known for having antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and antimicrobial properties. These include, supporting digestive health, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and potentially boosting the immune system. CAUTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES LIKE HEART BURN AND DIARREHEA. MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE SKIN OR CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. DRUG INTERACTION INCLUDE BLOOD THINNERS, ANTIDIABETES, LIVER MEDICATIONS THAT INCLUDE ENZYMES LIKE CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, AND CYP3A4. MAY INTERACT WITH IBUPROFEN.
Chasteberry: Is known to help balance hormones, effectively reducing PMS symptoms like breast pain, mood swings, and headaches, regulating irregular cycles, and supporting fertility. It may work by influencing pituitary hormones (like LH/FSH) that affect estrogen/progesterone, and is also used for hormonal acne, PCOS, and some menopause symptoms, though more research is needed for the latter. CAUTION: MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, STOMACH UPSET, HEADACHES, ACNE, OR ITCHING. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING, OR THOSE WITH HORMONE SENSITIVE CONDITIONS. PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOTIC DISORDER. DRUG INTERACTIONS: BIRTH CONTROL, DOPAMINE BLOCKERS, AND IVF TREATMENT.
Black cohosh: Most commonly used for hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes during menopause. May be used for PMS and menstrual cramps. May bind to opioid receptors, offering pain relief. May modulate estrogen receptors in some tissues but not others. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT ACT AS DIRECT ESTROGEN REPLACEMENT. CAUTION: NOT SAFE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, MAY INCREASE RISK OF MISCARRIAGE. NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO HORMONES THERAPY. MAY CAUSE UPSET STOMACH, STOMACH CRAMPING, VOMITING, AND NAUSEA. MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, AND SKIN IRRITATION. FEELING OF HEAVINESS, VAGINAL SPOTTING OR BLEEDING, POTENTIAL WEIGHT GAIN. DRUG INTERACTION: BLOOD THINNERS. BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION OR ESTROGEN THERAPY.
Saw palmetto: Promotes urination, and reduce inflammation. May boost hair and nail growth. May help to manage hormonal imbalances. CAUTION: NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. MAY CAUSE DIGESTIVE ISSUES LIKE NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, AND STOMACH PAIN. AS WELL AS HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, AND FATIGUE. STOP USE A WEEK BEFORE SURGERY, TELL YOUR DOCTOR THAT YOU TAKE SAW PALMETTO. DRUG INTERACTIONS: BLOOD THINNERS, HORMONE THERAPY, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, IRON MEDICATION, TESTOSTERONE TREATMENT AND BPH MEDICATION.
Vegetable glycerin and distilled water.
NOT FDA APPROVED!