Balance Moon Blend

Balance Moon

Luteal Blend


Created to support the second half of your cycle with seven carefully selected botanical extracts.

Inside Balance Moon

✓ Supports mood & emotional wellbeing

✓ Supports PMS-prone days

✓ Traditional Chinese × Western herbal medicine

✓ 56 capsules

White Peony

White Peony Root
Paeonia lactiflora

Used for
Traditionally used to support women's health and menstrual wellbeing.

Why we chose it

White Peony Root is one of the cornerstone herbs in Balance Moon. Traditionally, it has been used to support women's health throughout the menstrual cycle and is commonly paired with Bupleurum in classic herbal formulas. We selected it to help support the emotional and physical changes that many women experience during the luteal phase.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Paeoniflorin

  • Albiflorin

  • Flavonoids

  • Tannins

Research

White Peony Root has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Modern research has investigated its bioactive compounds, particularly paeoniflorin, for their potential role in women's health, inflammation and nervous system function. While findings are promising, more high-quality human clinical studies are needed to confirm many of these effects.

Chaste Tree Berry

Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus

Used for
Supporting women's hormonal health and menstrual wellbeing.

Why we chose it

Chaste Tree has a long history of traditional use for supporting women during the luteal phase. We selected it to complement the changing hormonal needs that occur before menstruation, working alongside White Peony Root and the other botanicals in Balance Moon.

Potential benefits

  • Agnusides

  • Aucubin

  • Flavonoids

  • Iridoid glycosides

  • Essential oils

Research

Chaste Tree is one of the most extensively studied herbs for women's health. Clinical research has investigated its potential role in supporting premenstrual wellbeing, breast comfort and menstrual cycle regularity. While the evidence is encouraging, responses may vary and further high-quality research continues to develop.

Cramp Bark

Cramp Bark
Viburnum opulus

Used for
Supporting menstrual comfort and easing occasional muscle cramps.

Why we chose it

Cramp Bark has a long history of traditional use for supporting menstrual comfort. We included it in Balance Moon to help support women during the luteal phase, when cramping and pelvic discomfort may begin before menstruation.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Scopoletin

  • Chlorogenic acid

  • Flavonoids

  • Tannins

  • Phenolic compounds

Research

Cramp Bark has traditionally been used in Western herbal medicine to support menstrual comfort and occasional muscle cramps. Modern research has investigated its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, although direct clinical studies on menstrual discomfort remain limited.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera

Used for
Supporting resilience to stress, emotional wellbeing and overall vitality in Ayurvedic medicine.

Why we chose it

Ashwagandha is included in Balance Moon to support the emotional and physical demands of the luteal phase. We selected it to complement the other botanicals by supporting resilience during times of stress and promoting overall wellbeing.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Withanolides

  • Alkaloids

  • Sitoindosides

  • Steroidal lactones

Research

Ashwagandha is one of the most extensively studied adaptogenic herbs. Clinical research has investigated its potential role in supporting resilience to stress, emotional wellbeing, sleep quality and cognitive function. While findings are encouraging, responses vary between individuals and research continues to evolve.

Bupleurum
Bupleurum chinense

Used for
Supporting emotional wellbeing, the healthy flow of Liver Qi and women's health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Why we chose it

Bupleurum is one of the key herbs in Balance Moon. Traditionally, it has been used to support the healthy flow of Liver Qi, helping to ease emotional tension and complement the natural changes many women experience during the luteal phase. It works alongside White Peony Root as part of a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine pairing.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Saikosaponins

  • Polysaccharides

  • Flavonoid

  • Essential oils


Research

Bupleurum has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years. Modern research has focused on its active compounds, particularly saikosaponins, which have been investigated for their potential anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, immune-modulating and liver-supporting properties. While the findings are promising, further high-quality human clinical studies are needed to confirm many of these effects.

Bai Zhu
Atractylodes macrocephala

Used for
Supporting healthy digestion, fluid balance and energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Why we chose it

Bai Zhu is traditionally used to strengthen the Spleen and support healthy digestion. We included it in Balance Moon to complement the formula by supporting digestive comfort and fluid balance during the luteal phase, when many women experience bloating and sluggish digestion.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Atractylenolide I

  • Atractylenolide II

  • Atractylenolide III

  • Sesquiterpenes

  • Polysaccharides


Research

Bai Zhu has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to support digestion and maintain healthy fluid metabolism. Modern research has investigated its active compounds, particularly atractylenolides and polysaccharides, for their potential anti-inflammatory, gastrointestinal and immune-supporting properties. While findings are promising, more high-quality human clinical studies are needed.

Ginger

Licorice Root
Zingiber officinale

Used for
Supporting digestion, circulation and overall wellbeing in Traditional Chinese and Western herbal medicine.

Why we chose it

Ginger is included in Balance Moon to complement the other botanicals by supporting digestive comfort and menstrual wellbeing during the luteal phase. Its traditional use and modern research make it an important supporting herb in the formula.

Potential benefits

Key constituents

  • Gingerols

  • Shogaols

  • Zingerone

  • Essential oils

Research

Ginger is one of the most extensively studied medicinal herbs. Clinical research has investigated its potential role in supporting menstrual comfort, digestive health and healthy inflammatory responses. Its bioactive compounds, particularly gingerols and shogaols, have also been widely studied for their antioxidant properties. While evidence is encouraging, further research continues to explore its full therapeutic potential.