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EVENING PRIMROSE | GENTLY SOOTHES PAIN AWAY

Chosen because it’s been long prized by Native American women as an effective PMS remedy (they actually ate the seeds of the Evening Primrose plant). Contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) – the active form of the omega-6 fatty acid.

Gently reduces irritability, depression, cramping and breast tenderness.In a noteworthy clinical study performed at St. Thomas Hospital in London, 70 women were administered Evening Primrose three times daily. Forty-seven women experienced total relief. Another fifteen experienced partial relief. And not one of these women had previously responded to “conventional” treatments. That’s pretty awesome!

CHASTEBERRY | TOP HORMONE BALANCING ACT

Chosen because of the hormone balancing properties of this ancient remedy. Homer spoke of this fragrant flower in The Illiad and the father of medicine, Hippocrates, eagerly prescribed it.

The key to Chasteberry’s effectiveness is its ability to work through the pituitary gland to regulate estrogen and progesterone production.

It’s known to reduce breast pain, acne associated with PMS, fluid retention, headaches, mood swings and general irritability. Evidence suggests it may also help to stimulate libido.

Chasteberry has been the subject of no less than 30 clinical trials over the last 50 years. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Journal of Women’s Health and Gender Based Medicine and the British Medical Journal have all reported on the positive results realized by daily Chasteberry use.

CRANBERRY | RELIEF OF A DIFFERENT KIND

Chosen because herbalists have proven for centuries its effectiveness in warding off urinary tract infections. Cranberry effectively prevents bacteria from adhering to the wall of the bladder.

Urinary tract infections are not a PMS issue. Still, the prevalence of urinary tract infections in women and Period Vitamin’s passion for holistic health prompted Cranberry’s inclusion.

WHITE WILLOW BARK | PRE-ASPERIN PAIN RELIEVER

Chosen because it’s Mother Nature’s all-natural pain reliever. Its active ingredient is salicin, which the body converts into salicylic acid. You may be familiar with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) which is chemically synthesized by drug companies.

White Willow Bark is used by Native Americans and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat acute and chronic pain, including headaches, back and neck pain, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and arthritis. It works by lowering the body’s levels of prostaglandins – hormone-like compounds that regulate many activities in the body.

RED RASPBERRY | FOR A HAPPY UTERUS

Chosen because it’s a multitasking herb that’s “smart” enough to know what your body needs and acts accordingly. When your hormones are all out of whack, Red Raspberry filters excess hormones out of the blood stream.

When your uterus is all cramped up, Red Raspberry’s ferulic acid shrinks swollen tissue and relieves muscle spasms. When your period is extra heavy, Red Raspberry turns off the floodgates. Sidelined by those horrible hot flashes? Red Raspberry can “cool you off” quickly. Here’s more …

Red Raspberry is loaded with important vitamins and minerals like B3 (Niacin), C and Manganese which boost cell respiration and metabolism giving you better circulation, healthier looking skin and higher memory function.

BLACK COHOSH | JACK OF ALL TRADES

Here’s another traditional Native American medicinal plant that’s largely ignored by the modern American medical community. It’s been universally accepted in Europe and in Germany it’s officially classified as a medicine.

Chosen because of its historic and proven anti-spasmodic properties which reduce the cramps and pain of the menstrual cycle. Recent studies reveal Black Cohosh reduces hot flashes, swelling, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression and irritability. And it’s well known for its ability to regulate estrogen levels, reduce blood pressure and increase circulation.

If you’re suffering from the negative side effects of conventional hormone replacement therapy, take note. Black Cohosh contains a phytoestrogen that mimics your body’s natural estrogen. Use it to reduce those negative side effects.