Female Forte™

Female Forte™ is a unique and comprehensive blend of herbal extracts that support the healthy function of female reproductive organs.

Ingredients

Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong quai is often referred to as the female ginseng and is commonly included in herbal blends formulated for women’s health. The root of this herb is believed to have balancing or adaptogenic effects on the female hormonal system.

Fo-ti root has also been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for years. According to Chinese herbal publications, the unprocessed root is used to promote blood detoxification and increase overall vitality. It is also believed to promote fertility. The major constituents are anthraquinones, phospholipids, tannins, and tetrahydroxystilbene glucosides.

In Brazil, muira puama is traditionally considered an herb that promotes sex drive. This herb is also used as a natural tonic to enhance physical and athletic performance and to fight fatigue. It acts as a mild stimulant.

Eleuthero is a member of the Araliaceae family and is a distant relative of Asian ginseng. Originally from Southern Russia, it is used to increase strength, manage stress naturally, and promote fertility. The most studied constituents in eleuthero are the compounds known as eleutherosides.

This supplement also contains false unicorn. This herb is commonly recommended for a variety of female health conditions related to the reproductive system. Its activity is generally attributed to steroidal saponins.

Red raspberry leaves are often recommended by herbalists to support female health, including during pregnancy, and are often used on their own rather than in combination with other herbs. Raspberry leaves are high in tannins.

The leaves of damiana were originally used by indigenous cultures of Central America, particularly Mexico, as a therapeutic agent. Damiana has several applications, including some for various sexual disorders. The extract has been shown to weakly bind to progesterone receptors, showing potential usefulness in supporting certain female health conditions.

Native Americans have valued black cohosh for various conditions, especially for the female reproductive system. Black cohosh contains several constituents, including triterpene glycosides, isoflavones, aromatic acids, tannins, resins, fatty acids, and many more.

Oat Straw is rich in calcium and magnesium. It is used to promote fertility in men and women. It helps restore the nervous system and is considered a helpful herb for reproductive concerns in which stress contributes to imbalance.

Another ingredient in this formula is Korean ginseng. Its effects on the body are believed to result from a complex interplay of its active constituents. Ginseng has been described as an “herb for life” due to its potential effects on the endocrine system and hormonal balance. Many women experience periods of estrogen deficiency at different stages throughout their lives, resulting in hormonal imbalance.

Hawthorne berries have been used for women who have heart complaints due to hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and nervous disorders.

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body. It is also the precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-DOPA, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Due to its role as a precursor, tyrosine may promote counteraction of the adverse effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physical stress, leading to low sexual activity.

Wild yam is found across the midwestern and eastern United States, Latin America (especially Mexico), and Asia. The root is commonly used in formulas for female reproductive health. Wild yams contain saponins that can be converted industrially into cortisone, estrogens, and progesterone.

Ginger offers benefits for the female reproductive system, primarily for menstrual pain and inflammation.  Ginger contains over approximate 40 antioxidant compounds that help support a healthy inflammatory response throughout the entire body.