WILD YAM CREAM 

Ingredients:

Contains Premium Hebal Extracts of Wild Yam Root, Chaste Tree and Aloes.

Vitamin E-Natural Mixed Tocopherols

Moisturiser Base of Aloe Vera & Marine Collagen - lightweight & quick absorbing, non-greasy barrier supportive base of Aloe Vera and Hydrolysed Marine Collagen (Marine Collagen helps to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, which is critical for healthy and young-looking skin. Derived from seaweed.

Suitable for all skin types, particularly sensitive

 

WILD YAM LIQUID EXTRACT (Dioscorea villosa):
Wild yam is popular for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It has an antispasmodic action making it useful for any kind of muscular spasm and colic such as intestinal colic, diverticulitis, flatulence, ovarian and uterine pain including threatened miscarriage. An anti-inflammatory action helps with inflammatory conditions of the bowel and rheumatoid arthritis.

For centuries herbalists have been using wild yam to treat menstrual cramps and problems related to childbirth, as well as for upset stomach and coughs. In the 1940s the roots of wild yam were discovered to be an important source of diosgenin, a plant steroidal saponin that scientists can manipulate to produce steroids such as progesterone, oestrogen, cortisone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which are then used for medical purposes. Diosgenin was used as starting material for the synthesis of a highly potent and orally active progestational agent which was the key ingredient in the first birth control pills in the 1960s.  

Actions:
Hormone modulator, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, bitter

Indications:

• Menopausal symptoms
• Menstrual cramping, female infertility, ovarian pain
• Gastrointestinal spasm including diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, reduces the inflammation and pain associated with intestinal cramping as part of inflammatory bowel disease, flatulence, diverticulitis, nausea, vomiting
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Use in Pregnancy:
Likely to be safe when consumed in dietary amounts; however, safety is not known when used in larger quantities.

Contraindications & Cautions:
None known.

Drug Interactions:
Monitor with oestrogens, for example, hormone replacement therapy and oral contraceptives.

Dietary Information:
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy-free

 

CHASTE TREE (Vitex agnus-castus)
Chastetree is predominantly used as a herbal hormone regulator for a range of female reproductive conditions including menstrual cycle irregularities, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, mastalgia, as a galactagogue, to support and enhance fertility and menopausal disorders. It is also useful when there is acne associated with hormonal irregularities.

A guide to Chastetree and its properties

Traditional Use:
Chaste tree has been called the “most archetypal” of all female reproductive herbs.

Actions:
Hormone regulator, female tonic, uterine tonic, galactagogue

Indications:

• Menstrual disorders including:
• Irregularities of the menstrual cycle
• Infertility
• Habitual miscarriage
• Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and/or menopause
• Hormonally induced acne (in both sexes)
• Cyclical breast pain and benign breast disorders
• Ovarian cysts
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Latent hyperprolactinaemia
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) although this is contentious
• To help re-establish the cycle after use of the contraceptive pill
• To aid the expulsion of the placenta after birth
• Postnatal depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Hypothyroidism
• Restless leg syndrome
• Sleep maintenance insomnia
• Lactation support (low doses only)

Use in Pregnancy:
Likely to be safe but cannot be confirmed. In practice some herbalists use it during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy in cases of difficult conception. Not traditionally recommended in pregnancy.

Contraindications & Cautions:
People with tumours sensitive to oestrogen or progesterone should avoid using this herb until safety can be established. It has been suggested that the ability of chastetree to reduce prolactin levels may inhibit medical investigations and may mask diagnosis and proper treatment of prolactinoma.

Use moderately during breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions:
People taking medicines with contraceptive, hormonal and/or dopaminergic actions should consult their health professional prior to combined use with chastetree.

Dietary Information:
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy-free

  

ALOES (Aloe ferox)
“Aloes” is the generic name for the solid residue obtained by boiling and cooling the latex of Aloe ferox, its hybrids and A. vera (also known as A. barbadensis). The latex, found in cells in the margins of the leaves, is mainly used for its anthraquinone laxative effect. It should be used in small doses for a short period of time. A. ferox is similar to A. vera but has many times more nutritional and medicinal value.

 

Traditional Use:
Aloes leaf exudate was first exported from South Africa in 1761. It is mainly used in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces of South Africa to treat constipation. The centuries-old local tradition of sustainably gathering leaves for this purpose continues in South Africa today.

Actions:
Stimulant laxative, bitter tonic, choleretic, cholagogue, emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Indications:
Occasional constipation, recognising that constipation may be the result of something else and not the initial cause and that this has to be sought and dealt with.

Use in Pregnancy:
Strong laxatives are not advised in pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Aloes has a griping and abortifacient effect and should therefore not be used in pregnancy. Use caution during lactation.

Contraindications & Cautions:
Strong laxatives are contraindicated in children under 10. Due to the irritating effects of its anthraquinone constituents, aloe latex is contraindicated in individuals with gastrointestinal obstruction, acute intestinal inflammation (Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis), ulcers, abdominal pain of unknown origin, severe dehydration states (with water and electrolyte depletion), nausea and vomiting. Theoretically, taking aloe latex orally might exacerbate kidney disorders. Avoid excessive use and long-term use (more than two weeks), as potassium losses may occur, which may alter cardiac electrophysiology.

Drug Interactions:

Stimulant laxatives: 
Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives. Additive effects are theoretically possible inducing griping pains. Use with caution.

Digoxin: 
Overuse of aloes latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity.

Diuretics: 
Theoretically, overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalaemia.

Warfarin: 
Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhoea. Diarrhoea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding.

Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): 
Theoretically, the laxative effects of aloe latex may increase the risk of potassium depletion

Allergens & Dietary Information:  
Vegan friendly.  Gluten and dairy-free.

  

VITAMIN E Natural - 50% Mixed Tocopherols

Ingredients: 
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), gamma-Tocopherol, delta-Tocopherol, D-alpha-Tocopherol, beta-Tocopherol

Aloe Vera Juice: 
Contains a range of beneficial compounds, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharides, and antioxidants.

Sweet Almond Oil: 
This non-comedogenic oil, is packed with fatty acids and Vitamin E, not just nourishing the skin but also supporting the skins lipid barrier.

Shea Butter: 
A natural emollient that can help to moisturise, soothe, and protect the skin.

 

Free from Sulphates, Free from Parabens, Free from Mineral Oils, Free from Artificial Colours and Fragrances, Vegan Friendly