ST FRANCIS HERB FARM Menopause Support (250 ml)

Perimenopause and menopause deserve more than a shrug. St Francis Herb Farm Menopause Support is a seven-herb tincture built on black cohosh, with dong quai, chastetree, motherwort, sage, rhodiola and burdock, formulated for women moving through the menopausal transition. The 250 ml bottle suits the woman who wants a traditional herbal formula in her daily routine.

Why you'll love it

• Black cohosh, the best-known herb for the menopausal years
• Dong quai and chastetree (vitex), two classic women's herbs
• Sage, motherwort and adaptogenic rhodiola
• Burdock root, a traditional liver-supporting herb
• 250 ml bottle, roughly 41 to 55 days depending on dose

How to use

Adult women: take 1.5 to 2 ml (45 to 60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water, on an empty stomach. Do not take immediately before bedtime.

What's inside

• Dong quai (root) — a fragrant celery-family root, often called female ginseng
• Black cohosh (root and rhizome) — a North American woodland herb
• Chastetree (fruit) — vitex, the peppery berry of a Mediterranean shrub
• Burdock (root) — a traditional root vegetable and herbal staple
• Sage (leaf) — the silvery kitchen herb
• Motherwort (herb top) — a mint-family herb with a long history in women's herbalism
• Rhodiola (root) — an adaptogenic root from harsh northern climates

Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, certified organic alcohol, certified organic vegetable glycerine.

Good to know

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; allergic to the daisy (Asteraceae) or carrot (Apiaceae) family; have bipolar spectrum disorder, a seizure disorder, heavy periods, loose stools or a bleeding disorder
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you take antidepressants, blood thinners or hormone-containing medications such as the pill, progesterone or HRT; have a blood sugar condition; or have a liver disorder
• Stop use and consult a practitioner if your period is delayed or absent, bleeding lasts longer, or you notice breast tenderness
• Irritability and restless sleep have been reported; stop use if they occur

FAQs

How long does the 250 ml bottle last?
Adult women take 1.5 to 2 ml three times a day, or 4.5 to 6 ml daily, so the 250 ml bottle lasts roughly 41 to 55 days. Skip the dose right before bed.

Why does it include sage?
Sage is a traditional herb in women's formulas for the menopausal years. Here it joins black cohosh, dong quai, chastetree, motherwort, rhodiola and burdock in an alcohol and glycerine base.