Ancient wisdom meets modern research.
A sophisticated 15-herb Traditional Chinese Medicine formulation for women's hormonal health, offering benefits beyond what nutritional improvements alone can provide.
Greater pregnancy likelihood vs Western medicine
Effective rate for primary dysmenorrhea
Women with increased libido after 90 days
Blood-nourishing and hormone-regulating.
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
Known as "female ginseng" - the primary blood tonic. 39% of women experienced improvement in abdominal pain and cycle normalization. Addresses post-menstrual weakness and anemia.
White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
The most commonly prescribed herb for hot flashes in TCM. Benefits emotional stability, mood swings, and hormonal fluctuations. Astringent properties help regulate abnormal bleeding.
Tribulus Fruit
Stimulates FSH and LH release. 61% increase in conception rates for couples with antisperm antibodies. Supports ovulation and addresses PCOS-related imbalances.
Blood-moving and circulation-enhancing.
Salvia Root (Danshen)
Most frequently prescribed herb for menstrual disorders in Taiwan - 9.48% of all gynecological prescriptions. Improves PCOS parameters and endometriosis symptoms.
Chuanxiong
Demonstrated 4.5-fold increase in serum progestogenic activity in animal studies. Blocks calcium channels to relieve uterine contractions - especially effective for dysmenorrhea.
Safflower & Peach Seed
Work together as primary blood-moving herbs. The combination (Taohong Siwu Decoction) shows over 90% effective rate for treating primary dysmenorrhea.
Qi-regulating and emotional support.
Bupleurum
Core herb in Xiao Yao San, the main PMS formula in TCM. Regulates HPA axis and cortisol during stress responses. Valuable for stress-related menstrual dysfunction.
Nutgrass (Cyperus)
The "Qi-regulating Queen" with 794+ studies supporting use for menstrual pain. Addresses bloating, mood swings, and irritability.
Silk Tree Bark
Known as "happiness bark" - targets PMS-related mood symptoms. Mild sedative effects improve sleep during hormonal fluctuations.
Corydalis
Potent analgesic - 1-40% the effect of morphine. Significant reduction in menstrual pain in 32 of 44 patients in clinical trials.
Critical safety information.
Absolute Contraindications
- • Pregnancy and breastfeeding - Several herbs are uterine stimulants
- • Hormone-sensitive conditions - Breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids
- • Cardiovascular conditions - Licorice can cause hypertension
- • Anticoagulant medications - Major bleeding risk
- • Active bleeding disorders
A Precaution About Herbs
Herbs are potent. The only way to know if they're helping or hurting is by paying attention. If you start experiencing issues, that's important information.
What's really going on?
From what I can gather, PMS is a fat metabolism, low iodine, and nutritional deficiency issue that is holding hormones back from functioning properly, and also purposely holding hormones in weird places in an attempt to get through the incorrect conditions.
Synergy over single interventions.
Meta-analysis of 40 RCTs shows 2-fold improvement in pregnancy rates with TCM herbal medicine. These herbs provide pattern-specific treatment tailored to individual imbalances - functions no vitamin or mineral can replicate.