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Cleavage Capsule Ingredients
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Fennel Seed: An estrogenic agent, that increases estrogen in the breast. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial chinese herb of the carrot family. It's aromatic seeds are cultivated for both culinary and herbal uses. Used internally for indigestion, gas, colic, and insufficient lactation. Externally, this is used as a mouthwash or gargle for gum disease or a sore throat.
Saw Palmetto Berry: The same as Serenoa Serrulate. It contains Sitosetrol or its derivative Beta-Sitosterodal. It comes from a dwarf palm tree that grows in the southeast part of the USA. Ovarian enlargement with tenderness and dull aching pains, weakened sexual activity, and small-undeveloped mammary glands are much benefited by its continued use. It is a sedative to all irritable conditions of these organs and is a profound nutritive tonic. It increases the size and secreting power of the mammary glands where they are abnormally small and inactive. It improves the tone and overcomes irritability of the ovaries, relieving dysmenorrhoea when due to a tonicity. In simple cases where there is no organic lesion on the part of the patient, this agent has an excellent reputation for restoring the ovarian action properly and assisting in putting the patient into an excellent condition. In its influence upon the nasal and bronchial mucous membranes, this agent has given an excellent advantage in the treatment of acute catarrh, chronic bronchial coughs of all characters, whooping cough, laryngitis, and the cough of phthisis.
Dong Quai Root Extract: This is the same as Chinese Angelica (Angelica Polymorpha) Extract. It contains Safrole but is less than 40 ppm (parts per million). Dong Quai is a member of the celery family.
In what conditions might dong
quai be supportive?
- fibrocystic breast disease
- menopause
- premenstrual syndrome
Dong Quai historical or
traditional use:
Also known as dang-gui in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong Quai is often
referred to as the “female ginseng”. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is
often included in prescriptions for abnormal menstruation, suppressed menstrual
flow, painful/difficult menstruation, and uterine bleeding. A traditional use of
it was for hot flashes associated with premenopause. It is also used for both
men and women with cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure and
problems with peripheral circulation. It is used in soups and other oriental
dishes for general health, energy, and vitality. Traditionally, it's believed to
have a balancing or adaptogenic effect on the female hormonal system. A large
part of its actions with regard to premenstrual syndrome may be related to its
antispasmodic actions, particularly on smooth muscles.
Are there any side effects or
interactions using Dong Quai?
It is generally considered to be of extremely low toxicity. It may cause some
fair-skinned persons to become more sensitive to sunlight. Persons using it on a
regular basis should limit prolonged exposure to the sun or other sources of
ultraviolet radiation. It's not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Black Cohosh Root Extract: Also known as Cimicifuga Racemosais (plant found in the buttercup family), black snakeroot, bugbane, or squawroot. Black cohosh is a root that has estrogenic properties; it is an alternative/hormonal precusor. It has been used to treat menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh is a powerful relaxant and antispasmodic for both nerves and muscles. It is especially good at relieving cramping in muscles which include the uterus. The herb also acts as a phytoestrogen, meaning that some of its chemicals have qualities similar to the female hormone estrogen.