Glow Drops ~ Women’s Health

This formulation is designed to add a little glow to women of all ages, extraction of Shatavari and Vitex (Chaste berry) {50ml}

Shatavari

This Ayurvedic herb is used as a female hormone balancer that can support women through every stage of their lives. Shatavari’s main constituents are saponins which help with oestrogen modulation, therefore improving issues with the menstrual cycle, PMS symptoms, alleviating menstrual cramps and helping to control the amount of blood lost. It can be very helpful for women with fertility issues and also hormonal symptoms such as mood swings, especially if they are driven by stress and anxiety. Shatavari can also support menopausal women as it nourishes the female reproductive system from within, relieving symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes and insomnia.

Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Vitex has been referred to as an ‘ovarian adaptogen’ and also helps to boost our own production of progesterone, therefore helping to balance the oestrogen to progesterone ratio. Many women are in a state of oestrogen dominance, relative to progesterone, and can suffer with symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome such as cramps, acne, bloating, breast tenderness and anxiety, as a result. It is beneficial for most menstrual irregularities, pain and mood swings. Progesterone is only produced as a result of ovulation and should be the dominant hormone of the luteal phase (second half) of your menstrual cycle. Progesterone has been referred to as ‘natures valium’ due to its calming effects, but levels can be affected by many things, especially stress. In menopausal women, Vitex works best when combined with other herbs, such as Shatavari, for alleviating symptoms such as insomnia and hot flushes.(6)
If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

I would seek advice from a practitioner before using Vitex as it can raise Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which is often already elevated in women with this condition.