The aisles of grocery and health food stores are filled with bottles of single-herb remedies. We’ve seen the popularity of individual herbs soar and crash in response to shifts in popular opinion. However, individual herbs are less effective than tested combinations because they address a single symptom instead of supporting overall hormonal balance.
Menopause symptoms reflect changes in hormonal balance. Femmerol combines eleven herbs in a patented formulation designed to treat the problem of hormonal balance, so you can experience relief from a variety of symptoms.
Femmerol is made with standardized herbal extracts that have been tested for quality and purity. As a result, you can be sure that every bottle of Femmerol will deliver consistent quality and effectiveness.
All of Femmerol’s eleven herbs are FDA-approved for ingestion, and our 11-herb micronized extract formulation is packaged in a wholesome omega matrix.
| Bayberry | The medical literature is diverse, with studies of phytochemicals from the bark, leaves and fruit. The medicinal action of bayberry is astringent and stimulant. Traditionally used for intestinal upset, inflammation of the throat, and discharge due to vaginal irritation. |
| Black Cohosh | Used in Europe for over 40 years, black cohosh is again becoming known in its native land and worldwide as a possible alternative for reducing unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause. Efficacy and safety are confirmed by long-term clinical experience, as well as controlled clinical studies and toxicity studies which help to substantiate its safety. In Germany, black cohosh is approved in the German Commission E. and used for premenstrual discomfort, dysmenorrhea or climacteric (menopausal) complaints due to its estrogen-like action, binding to estrogen receptors and suppression of luteinizing hormone. Black cohosh is becoming of increased interest to women looking for an alternative to estrogen therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Not only is it widely used in Europe, black cohosh and related species have a long history of use in both Asia and North America as a successful women's herb. |
| Capsicum | The fruit of the plant derived from certain of its species Capsicum pepper is authorized in the German Pharmacopeia and approved in the Commission E monographs for the relief of muscle spasms. In the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, Capsicum USP, capsicum tincture is used as a carminative and stimulant. Capsaicin, isolated from Capsicum, is recognized by the U.S. FDA as a counterirritant for use in OTC (over the counter) products for arthritis pain. While its exact mechanisms are not fully understood, capsaicin is regarded as a neuropathic pain reliever. |
| Damiana Leaf | Damiana is traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid conditions such as feelings of sadness, low energy, and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause hot flashes, low libido, and classic symptoms of PMS. |
| Ginger Root | Anti-nauseant, anti-motion sickness and aid to digestive upset are classical uses of ginger. Several studies published in the last two decades have confirmed the traditional claims for use as an anti-vomiting or anti-motion sickness agent. Ginger is valued the world over, as a culinary herb, condiment, spice, home remedy, and medicinal agent. It is likely that ginger will be enjoyed and valued for millenniums to come, and new research will undoubtedly reveal new value for this ancient herb. Ginger extracts have been extensively studied for a broad range of biological activities including antibacterial, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antiulcer, gastric antisecretory, antitumor, antifungal, antispasmodic, antiallergenic, and other activities. |
| Kudzu Root Extract | Kudzu root is high in isoflavones, such as daidzein, as well as isoflavone glycosides, such as daidzin and puerarin. Kudzu root has been known for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine under the name “ge-gen” and used in prescriptions for the treatment of thirst, headache, and stiff neck. It is also recommended for allergies and migraine headaches. The historical application of Kudzu for alcohol abuse has become a major focal point of modern medical research. |
| Licorice Root | The German Commission E approved licorice root for inflammations of the upper respiratory tract and stomach ulcers. Licorice is one of the most extensively researched medicinal and food plants. Studies have demonstrated positive effects for treatment of various types of ulcers. Others showed that dietary consumption of licorice root extract may help to lower cholesterol and act as an antioxidant. |
| Red Clover Extract | Red clover has shown in clinical studies to be of benefit for the relief of menopausal symptoms. Studies indicate that a group of red clover’s chemical constituents, isoflavones, may reduce menopausal hot flashes, and other studies suggest that the isoflavones in red clover may decrease bone loss and have a protective effect on the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women. Red clover isoflavones have been shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure in certain populations. Chemical compounds have been identified in red clover that are important in reproduction processes, protein utilization as well as pharmaceutical products. |
| Red Raspberry | In many cultures, herbal wisdom has traditionally been past down from generation to generation. The herbs used for women's reproductive health are an important part of that tradition. Historically red raspberry has been used to strengthen the uterus and ease uterine cramping, help strengthen women's wombs in preparation for childbirth and aid with morning sickness. |
| Sage | The German Commission E approved the use of sage internally for upset stomach and excessive perspiration (such as that may occur with hot flashes and night sweats) and externally for inflammation of the nose and throat. The plant was used by ancient societies in Greece, Egypt and Rome for its healing properties. Traditionally sage was employed to increase fertility, stop bleeding, heal minor skin wounds, treat hoarseness or cough, and improve memory function. In India, sage was also used to treat intestinal gas, upset stomach, and infections. Historically, sage has been used to promote regularity in a woman’s menstrual cycle. |
| Valerian Root | The German Commission E has approved the internal use of Valerian for restlessness and sleeping disorders based on nervous conditions, and Valerian has been recognized for its benefits in the national pharmacopeias of Austria, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Russia, and the United States, among others. The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy notes that Valerian is used for “tenseness, restlessness, and irritability, with difficulty in falling asleep.” Clinical studies have shown Valerian to be useful in reducing anxiety, as well as for improving sleep quality and decreasing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. |