
Steeping Ritual
| Hero ingredient(s) | What the research shows | Key reference |
|---|---|---|
| Spearmint (M. spicata) | 30-day RCT in women with PCOS showed a significant fall in free testosterone and other androgens, helping restore hormone balance. | Grant P. (2009). Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.2900, PMID: 19585478 |
| Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) | Traditionally used to support female reproductive health; may reduce oxidative stress and improve hormonal balance, fertility, and oocyte quality. | Pandey A.K. et al. (2018). Impact of stress on female reproductive health disorders: Possible beneficial effects of shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). |
| Ashoka (Saraca asoca) | Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support women’s reproductive health; shows potential hormone-modulating and anti-inflammatory activity beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. | Bharti, R., & Panda, A. K. (2023). Molecular docking and simulation analysis of phytoconstituents of Saraca asoca for the treatment of PCOS. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 13(03), 128–137. |
| Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) | Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support female reproductive health; shown to stimulate FSH and LH levels, promoting folliculogenesis and ovarian function. | Bhutani, K. K., Jadhav, A. N., & Kalia, V. (2004). Effect of Symplocos racemosa Roxb. on gonadotropin release in immature female rats and ovarian histology. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 94(1), 197–200. |
| Tulsi / Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) | Clinically studied for its adaptogenic and anti-stress effects; shown to improve stress, mood, and sleep quality in adults. | Lopresti, A. L., Smith, S. J., Metse, A. P., & Drummond, P. D. (2023). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effects of an Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) extract (Holixer™) on stress, mood, and sleep in adults experiencing stress. Frontiers in Nutrition |
| Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) | Systematic review shows cinnamon's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties support improved insulin sensitivity, hormonal balance, and metabolic health in women with PCOS. | Maleki, V., Faghfouri, A. H., Pourteymour Fard Tabrizi, F., et al. (2021). Mechanistic and therapeutic insight into the effects of cinnamon in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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