Cardiospermum halicacabum is a major anti-inflammatory remedy. It has been nicknamed “vegetal cortisone”. In this combination, it will reduce inflammation and pain often occurring with PCOS.

Okoubaka aubrevillei, an African root, is a major detoxifying remedy, very important in this formula to promote good elimination of body waste, as in many cases an hormonal imbalance is worsened by a poor elimination of hormonal metabolites.

It betters all digestive functions and improves intestinal transit, thus avoiding constipation. It is a good remedy to support weight loss diets (many women suffering from PCOS have excess weight). Its general detoxifying action is remarkable for women with unhealthy life styles (fast food, tobacco, alcohol), which may only worsen a condition such as PCOS. In addition, on the emotional level, Okoubaka drives negativity away and so helps women to envisage the future with a positive mind in spite of their ailment.

Sambucus nigra, Elder, is important in case of chronic and/or heredity illnesses. It boots the immune system and helps reducing cysts. On the energetic side, it has a deprogramming influence, erases the old programs and the negative energy in our cells. It assists consciousness awareness and is a very useful remedy to understand the cause of the ailment, thus promoting a step on the path towards healing.

Dioscorea villosa, Wild Yam, is in fact the most important element in this combination, and the association with the other plants increases its effectiveness. The Spagyric essence of Dioscorea villosa has both oestrogen and progesterone properties. It helps in case of imbalance between both these hormones, acting as a hormonal regulator, useful in many female troubles. It is the plant to be used in case of PCOS, helping to normalise anovulatory cycles and restoring fertility. In addition, it increases the anti-inflammatory action of Cardiospermum. It has many effects not directly related to this combination, but it is important to note that it is beneficial for women in general: capturing free radicals, it has an action on wrinkles, allows better assimilation of Calcium and Magnesium (osteoporosis) and alleviates menopause symptoms. On the energetic side, it promotes emotional balance, which is important in treating a condition such as PSOS worsened by stress.

Annex: Hormones Pathways, The steroid hormones are intimately related to each other, each one being made from another or turned back into another depending on the needs of the body, For example, from progesterone, our body can make DHEA, cortisol, and estriol. Androstenedione can be transformed into testosterone and estrone, and testosterone can be made into estriol, estradiol, and androstenedione. With all these interrelationships possible, it is easy to imagine that if one of these hormones is missing or is not in the required quantity, it would have a deep effect on the body.

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