Cycle Support

Description

Base Formulation (by parts)

• Raspberry Leaf
• Nettle Leaf  
• Spearmint  
• Dong Quai (Dong Quai)  
• Vitex (Vitex)  
• Rose Petals

Why Each Herb Is Here

Raspberry Leaf (Uterine Tonic)

• Rich in minerals + fragarine (tones uterine muscles)
• Helps regulate cycles and ease cramping
• Builds long-term uterine resilience

Role in the blend: Foundation herb—supports structure and function of the uterus over time.

Nettle (Deep Nourishment)

• High in iron, calcium, magnesium
• Supports blood building and energy
• Helps replenish after menstruation

Role: Nutrient anchor—prevents depletion, especially for heavy or tiring cycles.

Spearmint (Hormonal Balancer)

• Known for gentle anti-androgen effects
• Can help with hormonal acne, PCOS tendencies
• Light, refreshing digestive support

Role: Soft hormonal modulator—keeps things from swinging too far out of balance.

Dong Quai (Blood Mover & Builder)

• Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Encourages healthy blood flow and circulation
• Helps regulate delayed or irregular cycles

Role: Circulatory activator—keeps blood moving smoothly and prevents stagnation (key for cramps + irregularity).

Vitex (Hormone Regulator)

• Supports pituitary signaling → helps balance progesterone/estrogen
• Useful for PMS, irregular cycles, and luteal phase support
• Works gradually over time (not immediate)

Role: Hormonal “conductor”—helps coordinate the endocrine rhythm of the cycle.

Rose (Emotional + Nervous System Support)

• Gently uplifting, heart-opening
• Eases irritability, grief, tension
• Mild antispasmodic and circulatory support

Role: Emotional harmonizer—softens the experience of the cycle, not just the physical symptoms.

How They Work Together

This blend is doing three key things at once:

1. Building + Nourishing (Raspberry + Nettle)

They restore what the body loses each cycle—minerals, blood quality, uterine tone.

2. Regulating Hormones (Vitex + Spearmint)

They act on different levels:

• Vitex → endocrine system (top-down regulation)
• Spearmint → peripheral hormone effects (bottom-up balance)

Together, they create a more stable hormonal rhythm.

3. Moving + Soothing (Dong Quai + Rose)

• Dong Quai keeps blood flowing (reduces stagnation, clots, cramps)
• Rose relaxes tension—physically and emotionally

This prevents the “stuck + tense” pattern many people feel during their cycle.

How to Use

Daily tonic (best for long-term support):

• 1–2 tsp per cup hot water
• Steep 10–15 minutes (covered)
• Drink 1–2 cups daily

For deeper nourishment (recommended):

• 1 tbsp per quart (long infusion)
• Steep 4–8 hours or overnight
• Sip throughout the day

⚠️ Safety Notes (important for your business + clients)

• Vitex: Avoid if on hormonal birth control or hormone therapy unless guided
• Dong Quai: Avoid during pregnancy; use cautiously with blood thinners
• Nettle: Generally safe, but watch for kidney conditions
• Best used consistently for 2–3 cycles to see full benefits