Women's Health · Ríza

Zoi Medicinals tinctures are alcohol (18.25%) and vegetable glycerin extracts of non-toxic herbs. All herbs used in the manufacturing of Zoi Medicinals products have been tested for heavy metals, bacteria, fungus, and pesticides.

• Skullcap Leaf (Scutellaria lateriflora) is cold, enters the LU, ST, GB, and LI meridians; clears Heat and dries Damp, drains Fire and detoxifies, cools the Blood and stops bleeding, clears Heat, calms the fetus, and calms ascending Liver Yang.
• Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) is not included in the Chinese Materia Medica; however its TCM functions are described as: tonifies Liver Blood, invigorates the Blood, and reducing spasms and supporting abdominal comfort.
• Dang Gui (Angelica Root, Angelicae sinensis) is warm and enters the HT, LIV and SP meridians; tonifies Blood and regulates the menses, invigorates the Blood and disperses Cold, moistens the intestines and unblock bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, supports comfort, and stops cough.
• Jie Gu Mu (Elderberry, Sambucus nigra) enters the LU, KI and BL meridians; releases the Exterior, clears Heat, dries Damp, tonifies Lung, expels phlegm, and promotes lactation.
• Man Jing Zi (Chasteberry Vitex agnus castus) is cool and enters the BL, LIV and ST meridians; disperses Wind and clears Heat, dispels Wind-Heat in the LIV channel, clears and benefits the eyes, dries damp, expels wind and supports comfort.
• Bai Shao (White Peony Root, Paeoniae alba) is cool and enters the LIV and SP meridians; nourishes the Blood, regulates the menses, astringes Yin and adjusts Ying and Wei, Calms Liver Yang, Liver Wind, softens the liver and supports comfort.
• Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome, Atractylodes macrocephala) is warm and enters the SP and ST meridians; tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi, dries Damp and promotes water metabolism, stabilizes the Exterior, stops sweating, and calms the fetus.
• Chai Hu (Thorowax Root, Bupleurum chinesis) is cool and enters the GB, LIV, PC and SJ meridians; resolves Shao Yang disorder, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, raises Yang Qi, disperses Wind-Heat, and resolves Phlegm.
• Bo He (Field Mint, Herba menthae haplocalycis) is cool and enters LU and LIV meridians; disperses Wind-Heat, cools and clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, vents rashes, relieves Liver Qi Stagnation, and expels turbid filth.
• Xie Cao (Valerian Root, Valeriana officinalis) is warm and enters the LIV and HT meridians; induces tranquilization, stops bleeding and supports comfort.
• Chi Shao (Red Peony Root, Paeoniae rubra) is cool and enters the LIV and SP meridians; invigorates Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, supports comfort, clears Heat, cools the Blood, clears Liver Fire, supports eye comfort, and reduces swelling from sores and abscesses.

Zoi Medicinals formulas contain 18.25% alcohol. Alcohol has been used in herbal tinctures for centuries. It extracts active ingredients that are not water-soluble, such as essential oils, alkaloids and resins. It enables the tincture to be fast-acting, potent, shelf-stable for long periods of time, and enables their "grab and go” properties (easily portable, ready to take, no refrigeration required). Zoi Medicinals tinctures use organic ethyl alcohol that is USP certified. It is the same alcohol found in vanilla extract (used for cooking), other tinctures, and liquid homeopathic remedies. The dose is very small and can be diluted into water or other drink making the final alcohol content less than 0.5%, which is similar or less than, the amount of alcohol in a cup of kombucha.

• For PMS, take standard dose during symptoms & standard dose daily through the month for steady support
• For menstrual symptoms, take standard dose during symptoms.
• For menstrual cramps, take standard dose, 1-2 days prior to onset of pain continuing until pain subsides.
• For menopausal symptoms, take standard dose daily.
• With consistent monthly symptoms, take 2 droppers full (1.5 ml), three times a day

Liquid formulas are rapidly absorbed by the body and should be taken by mouth. Hold under the tongue a few moments prior to swallowing; or take in a small amount of water or juice. If alcohol content is a concern, a standard dose (1.5 ml) in one cup of water dilutes the alcohol content to less than 0.5%, or formula can be added to hot tea (alcohol will evaporate) and drink once cooled.

The standard, adult dose is two droppers full (1.5 ml) three times a day, stepping down to twice a day for maintenance, or as directed by your health care professional. One full compression of the dropper bulb is a dropper full, about 0.75 ml (the dropper may not appear “full”).

• Standard adult dose — 2 droppers full (1.5 ml), three times a day; twice a day for maintenance.
• If sensitive to herbs and supplements, start with 1 dropper full, three times a day.

For some, it may take several weeks to notice an effect. Consistency is more important than dose, so take some each day even if you can’t keep to a regular schedule. As your body responds to the formula, you may decrease the dose, accordingly.

• Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, unless directed by your health care practitioner.
• Discontinue use if any new symptoms appear, including symptoms of allergic reaction.
• Not to exceed five droppers full at a time.
• With minor stomach upset, take with food.
• If experiencing minor headache or other discomfort, reduce the dosage to ⅓ of starting dose. Gradually increase the dosage each day until you reach to the desired dosage.
• Every body is different, as the formula alters internal processes, your best dosage may change (always stay within the recommended dosage range).