Polyfem - Women's Hormonal Balance, Menopause Support & Reproductive Health Formula

Polyfem is a specialised women's hormonal formula combining Peony, Licorice (standardised to 12.1mg glycyrrhizinic acid), Black Cohosh, and Thuja - four complementary herbs for hormonal balance, menopausal symptom relief, menstrual irregularity, and reproductive health. This practitioner-grade formula addresses androgen excess, hormonal imbalance, menopausal symptoms, and reproductive tract health through multiple synergistic mechanisms.

Four-Herb Women's Hormonal Formula

Each serving contains therapeutic doses of four complementary herbs:

• Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - 852mg dry root equiv. - androgen modulator and hormonal balancer
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - 847mg dry root equiv., standardised to 12.1mg glycyrrhizinic acid - androgen reducer and adrenal support
• Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) - 300mg dry root equiv. - premier menopausal herb
• Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) - 250mg dry leaf equiv. - immune and reproductive tract support

What Polyfem is Designed For

This comprehensive formula supports:

• Menopausal symptoms including hot flushes and night sweats
• Hormonal balance and androgen excess
• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
• PCOS-related hormonal imbalance
• Reproductive tract health
• Perimenopausal hormonal fluctuations
• Women's overall reproductive wellbeing

Peony & Licorice - Classic Hormonal Balancing Combination

The Peony and Licorice combination is the most researched herbal approach for female hormonal balance:

• Reduces testosterone - lowers elevated androgens
• Promotes aromatisation - converts androgens to oestrogens
• Regulates LH - normalises elevated luteinising hormone
• Improves hormonal ratios - balances LH:FSH ratio
• Supports ovulation - promotes regular ovulatory cycles
• Reduces hirsutism - decreases unwanted hair growth
• Traditional Kampo medicine - Shakuyaku-kanzo-to formula basis

Peony - Androgen Modulator & Hormonal Support

Peony provides targeted hormonal modulation:

• Reduces androgens - inhibits testosterone production
• Promotes oestrogen production - supports aromatase activity
• Regulates LH - normalises elevated LH levels
• Antispasmodic - relieves menstrual cramping
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces ovarian and pelvic inflammation
• 852mg dry root equivalent - high therapeutic dose

Licorice - Androgen Reducer & Adrenal Support

Licorice provides complementary hormonal and adrenal support:

• Reduces testosterone - inhibits 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
• Anti-androgenic - blocks androgen receptor activity
• Adrenal support - modulates cortisol and adrenal function
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces hormonal inflammation
• Standardised to 12.1mg glycyrrhizinic acid - guaranteed therapeutic potency
• 847mg dry root equivalent - therapeutic dose

Black Cohosh - Premier Menopausal Herb

Black Cohosh is the most extensively researched herb for menopausal symptoms:

• Reduces hot flushes - clinically proven reduction in frequency and severity
• Reduces night sweats - improves sleep quality during menopause
• Mood support - reduces menopausal anxiety and depression
• Reduces vaginal dryness - supports vaginal tissue health
• Non-oestrogenic mechanism - safe for oestrogen-sensitive conditions
• Serotonin modulation - addresses mood and vasomotor symptoms
• 300mg dry root equivalent - therapeutic dose

Thuja - Immune & Reproductive Tract Support

Thuja provides specialised reproductive tract support:

• Antiviral properties - traditional use for viral conditions
• Immune modulation - supports immune function
• Reproductive tract health - traditional use for reproductive conditions
• Antimicrobial - broad antimicrobial activity
• 250mg dry leaf equivalent - therapeutic dose

Synergistic Women's Hormonal Support

Polyfem's comprehensive approach addresses multiple aspects of women's hormonal health:

• Peony + Licorice - classic combination for androgen reduction and hormonal balance
• Black Cohosh - targeted menopausal symptom relief
• Thuja - reproductive tract and immune support
• Multi-mechanism action - hormones, menopause, and reproductive health
• Comprehensive women's care - from reproductive years through menopause

What Conditions is Polyfem Used For?

Practitioners commonly recommend Polyfem for:

• Menopause - hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes
• Perimenopause - hormonal fluctuations and irregular cycles
• PCOS - androgen excess and hormonal imbalance
• Androgen excess - high testosterone, hirsutism, acne
• Irregular menstrual cycles - oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhoea
• Reproductive tract conditions - under practitioner guidance
• Hormonal imbalance - oestrogen/progesterone/androgen dysregulation
• Menopausal mood disturbances - anxiety and depression

Common Symptoms Polyfem Addresses

• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Irregular or absent periods
• Excess facial and body hair
• Acne from androgen excess
• Menopausal mood changes
• Vaginal dryness
• Sleep disturbances from menopause
• Hormonal weight changes

How Polyfem Works

This formula supports women's hormonal health through multiple mechanisms:

• Androgen reduction - Peony and Licorice lower testosterone
• LH normalisation - regulates elevated luteinising hormone
• Vasomotor symptom relief - Black Cohosh reduces hot flushes via serotonin modulation
• Adrenal support - Licorice modulates adrenal hormone production
• Reproductive tract support - Thuja supports reproductive health
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces hormonal inflammation
• Mood support - Black Cohosh addresses menopausal mood changes

Who May Benefit from Polyfem

This formula may be considered by women:

• Experiencing menopausal symptoms
• In perimenopause with hormonal fluctuations
• With PCOS and androgen excess
• With irregular or absent menstrual cycles
• With elevated androgens (testosterone)
• With reproductive tract health concerns
• Seeking natural hormonal balance support
• Wanting non-HRT menopausal symptom relief

Practitioner-Grade Quality

Mediherb: Professional-grade herbal extracts manufactured to pharmaceutical standards.

Standardised Licorice: Guaranteed 12.1mg glycyrrhizinic acid per serving.

Classic Peony-Licorice combination: Based on traditional Japanese Kampo medicine research.

Therapeutic doses: Clinically effective amounts of all four herbs.

Dosage & Use

Professional use only: This is a practitioner-grade formula. Consult with your healthcare practitioner for appropriate dosing based on your individual needs and hormonal status.

Typical dosage: As directed by your healthcare professional.

Duration: Hormonal benefits typically seen within 2-3 cycles or 4-8 weeks of consistent use.

Monitoring: Regular hormone testing recommended to track progress.

Important Information

Practitioner recommendation: This formula is designed for use under professional guidance, particularly for hormonal and menopausal conditions.

Not a replacement for medical care: Hormonal conditions and menopause require proper medical assessment. This is complementary support.

Black Cohosh caution: Not recommended for those with liver disease. Rare cases of liver reactions have been reported - discontinue if jaundice or liver symptoms occur.

Licorice caution: Not recommended for those with high blood pressure, kidney disease, or oedema. Not for long-term use without practitioner supervision.

Thuja caution: Not recommended during pregnancy. Use only under practitioner supervision.

Contraindications: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner if taking hormonal medications or blood thinners.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.

Supports: Menopausal symptom relief, hormonal balance, androgen reduction, menstrual cycle regulation, reproductive tract health, and overall women's hormonal wellbeing.