Menstrual Support Capsules

THE VERDICT (INTERNAL QUALITY SCORE)

Grade A Menstrual Support. Potency Score 9.2/10. Terroir verified to the Amazon Basin of northern Brazil, where Spondias mombin, Boerhavia diffusa, and Abuta grow on mineral-rich terra firme soils under canopy cover. Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) sourced from cold-climate nursery stock and added to anchor the formula. Wild-harvested. No extracts, no fillers. Whole plant material milled to 80 mesh and encapsulated in vegetable cellulose.

– Back To Your Roots Herbs Research Group

SENSORY ANALYSIS

• Look: Deep forest green with ochre flecks. Fine, even grind. The capsules feel dense, not fluffy.
• Smell: Damp bark, dried tea leaves, and a faint green-pepper top note from the Boerhavia root.
• Taste: Bitter forward. Astringent mid-palate. A lingering resinous finish similar to unsweetened black tea brewed with willow bark.

HOW DOES THIS MENSTRUAL SUPPORT FORMULA WORK?

This menstrual support blend is built around five plants with long ethnobotanical histories in women’s herbalism. The focus is on the menstrual cycle itself and the days leading into menstruation. The formula combines antispasmodic, mineral-replenishing, and fluid-balancing actions into one capsule.

Herbal Menstrual Support Ingredients

Crampbark (Viburnum opulus)

The antispasmodic anchor. Crampbark contains viopudial, a compound studied for its action on smooth muscle. Nicholson, Darby, and Jarboe (1972) confirmed viopudial as a hypotensive and smooth-muscle antispasmodic isolated from Viburnum opulus (Proc Soc Exp Biol Med, 140(2):457-461, PMID 5037580). Traditionally used in European and North American herbalism for menstrual comfort.

Ubos (Spondias mombin)

The iron-rich rebuilder. HPLC analysis of S. mombin extracts has shown quercetin at 2.36 mg/g and ellagic acid at 41.56 mg/g, two flavonoids linked to antioxidant capacity. The fruit and bark also provide iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C. Traditional Amazonian use supports women through the menstrual flow and the days after.

Erva Tostão (Boerhavia diffusa)

The diuretic and fluid balancer. Known in Ayurveda as Punarnava. The root delivers punarnavine and boeravinone alkaloids alongside rotenoids and flavonoids. Traditionally used for kidney and liver support and for easing the water retention that often accompanies the premenstrual window.

Culen and Abuta

The digestive and uterine tonic pair. Culen (Otholobium glandulosum) is used as a digestive tonic in Andean tradition. Abuta is respected across South America as a women’s herb for the menstrual cycle and post-cycle recovery.

The Menstrual Cycle Support Mechanism

• The Herb Blend: Viburnum opulus, Spondias mombin, Boerhavia diffusa, Otholobium glandulosum, and Abuta. Wild-harvested from the Amazon Basin of northern Brazil (latitude 3.1170° S, longitude 60.0258° W).
• The Action: Acts as a smooth-muscle antispasmodic and mineral replenisher to support uterine comfort, menstrual flow regularity, and hormonal balance during the menstrual cycle.
• The Evidence: Research by Nicholson et al. (1972) confirmed viopudial as a smooth-muscle antispasmodic from Viburnum opulus (PMID 5037580).

Active Compounds Identified

Viopudial, scopoletin, and aesculetin from Crampbark. Quercetin (2.36 mg/g) and ellagic acid (41.56 mg/g) from Ubos. Punarnavine and boeravinones from Erva Tostão.

Menstrual Cycle Phases: This Formula Supports

A typical menstrual cycle runs 21 to 35 days. The blend was formulated with the menstrual and premenstrual windows in mind, the two phases where most women report the most physical discomfort.

Menstrual Phase (Days 1 to 7)

Estrogen and progesterone drop. The body sheds the uterine lining. Crampbark and Abuta are the lead actors here for menstrual comfort.

Follicular Phase (Days 6 to 13)

Estrogen rises. Energy returns. The Ubos mineral profile helps the body rebuild after blood loss.

Ovulatory Phase (Days 14 to 17)

LH and FSH peak. Short window of heightened fertility. Boerhavia supports fluid balance.

Luteal Phase / Premenstrual (Days 17 to 28)

Progesterone dominates. PMS symptoms and water retention are most common. The full blend is designed to be taken through this window into the first days of menstruation.

Period Support Dosage and Usage Protocol

Serving: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with water or a beverage of choice.

Timing: Most users begin 5 to 7 days before expected menstruation and continue through the first 3 days of bleeding.

Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or actively trying to conceive. Consult a healthcare provider if you take blood-pressure medication, anticoagulants, or hormonal therapies. Discontinue if you experience unusual bleeding patterns and speak with a clinician.

Clinical Specs

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Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking prescription medication, or managing a chronic condition.