Female Tonic (40137)
525 mg per capsule – 90 vegetable capsules
Female Tonic is used as a general Blood and Qi tonic for women. Take for symptoms of blood deficiency, anemia, and fatigue, and to counter the degenerative effects of stress. Also can help regulate and balance the menstrual cycle and conversely is an excellent tonic for postmenopausal women and works well as part of a woman’s preventative healthcare regime (even without symptoms of fatigue).
Formula considerations: Female Tonic has a wide margin of safety. As with any tonic, stop taking it when there are cold/flu symptoms or bacterial infection. Switch to Weather Beater, Attack 1, or Attack 2. Once the symptoms are resolved, resume taking Female Tonic. Postmenopausal women may take the formula daily. There are benefits to alternating the Female Tonic with Natura-Mune 2. For example, take Natura-Mune 2 in the morning and female tonic in the afternoon. Do not use when there are clear symptoms of Yin deficiency Heat. We suggest not taking Female Tonic after 3 PM because of its energizing properties.
Female Tonic includes these types of herbs in the formula as noted in the herb groupings:
Tonify Blood:
The first four herbs of this well-known Blood Tonic are called Si Wu Tang – Four Substance Decoction: Angelica Tang-Kuei, Ligusticum Rhizome, Peony Root, and Rehmannia Root. Polygonum and Lycium Berries not only tonify the Blood, but act at an even deeper level to codify the Kidney Jing. Studies have shown both to have a pronounced effect on enhancing the immune system. When Tonifying Blood, it is important to also have some herbs to tonify the Qi (which help produce and move the blood).
Tonify Qi:
Astragalus is 1 of the premier herbs for Qi Tonification (without adding heat). Ashwagandha, a well-known Ayurvedic herb, also tonifies Qi and has a calming and stabilizing effect on the body and nervous system. Licorice Root is a mild Qi tonic but also helps the synergy of the formula as a whole.
Regulate Qi:
Ginkgo has been extensively studied and shows a marked influence on the increase of brain function. In fact, it improves blood flow throughout the entire body and supports vascular health. It is also recognized as a powerful antioxidant. Citrus Peel supports the tonification and regulation of Qi.
