Cramp Relief Period 60 Capsules by Gaia Herbs

Cramp Relief Period 60 Capsules by Gaia Herbs is a certified organic botanical formula combining white peony, licorice, turmeric, yarrow, fennel, and ginger to support normal menstrual comfort, promote healthy uterine muscle relaxation, and maintain normal hormonal balance during the menstrual cycle.

Key Benefits of 26 Superfoods, Antioxidants, and Adaptogen-Rich Ingredients

• Organic White Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora): Supports normal uterine muscle relaxation and promotes healthy hormonal balance through paeoniflorin compounds; traditionally used in East Asian botanical medicine to support normal menstrual comfort and healthy estrogen and progesterone balance.
• Organic Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Supports normal hormonal balance and promotes healthy uterine function through glycyrrhizin and flavonoid compounds; works synergistically with white peony in traditional formulations to support normal uterine muscle tone and healthy menstrual cycle regulation.
• Organic Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa): Supports normal inflammatory balance through curcuminoid compounds and promotes healthy prostaglandin metabolism, which is relevant to normal menstrual comfort and healthy uterine tissue function during the menstrual cycle.
• Organic Yarrow Aerial Parts (Achillea millefolium): Supports normal uterine tone and promotes healthy menstrual flow through flavonoid and sesquiterpene lactone compounds; traditionally used to support normal menstrual regularity and healthy pelvic circulation.
• Organic Fennel Seed Essential Oil (Foeniculum vulgare, 39 mg): Supports normal smooth muscle relaxation in the uterus and gastrointestinal tract through trans-anethole compounds; promotes normal menstrual comfort and healthy digestive function during the menstrual cycle.
• Organic Ginger Root Supercritical CO2 Extract (Zingiber officinale, 5 mg): Supports normal inflammatory balance and promotes healthy prostaglandin metabolism through gingerol and shogaol compounds; the supercritical CO2 extraction method preserves the full spectrum of ginger's active volatile and non-volatile compounds for enhanced potency.
• White Peony and Licorice Synergy: The combination of white peony and licorice root reflects a classical East Asian botanical pairing (Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang) with an established history of use for supporting normal uterine muscle relaxation and healthy hormonal balance during the menstrual cycle.
• Herbal Extract Blend (325 mg): The primary botanical blend delivers concentrated extracts of licorice, white peony, turmeric, and yarrow in a single capsule, supporting comprehensive menstrual comfort through complementary botanical mechanisms.

Why This Formula Matters

Gaia Herbs' Cramp Relief Period formula is built around the classical botanical pairing of white peony and licorice root, which has a well-documented history of use in East Asian botanical medicine for supporting normal uterine muscle relaxation and healthy hormonal balance, combined with turmeric, yarrow, fennel, and ginger to address the inflammatory balance, circulatory, and smooth muscle dimensions of normal menstrual comfort. The inclusion of organic fennel seed essential oil and supercritical CO2 ginger extract reflects a commitment to high-potency botanical delivery formats that preserve the full spectrum of active volatile compounds that may be lost in standard aqueous or alcohol extraction methods. All primary ingredients are certified organic, supporting the phytochemical integrity and clean sourcing standards that Gaia Herbs maintains across its product line.

Dietary & Quality Standards

• Certified organic botanicals (licorice, white peony, turmeric, yarrow, fennel, ginger)
• Non-GMO ingredients
• Vegan capsule (hypromellose)
• Gluten-free
• No artificial colors, flavors, or synthetic fillers
• Fennel delivered as essential oil; ginger as supercritical CO2 extract for enhanced potency
• 60 capsules per bottle; suggested use of 1 capsule 4 times daily as needed
• Formulated by Gaia Herbs, a certified organic herb farm and supplement manufacturer
• Manufactured in a cGMP-compliant facility
• Not for use during pregnancy or lactation
• Store in a cool, dry place; keep out of reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions

How do white peony and licorice work together to support menstrual comfort?

White peony and licorice root form a classical East Asian botanical pairing known as Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, which has a long history of use for supporting normal uterine muscle relaxation and healthy hormonal balance. White peony's paeoniflorin compounds support normal smooth muscle relaxation, while licorice root's glycyrrhizin supports normal hormonal balance and promotes healthy uterine function. Together they address both the muscular and hormonal dimensions of normal menstrual comfort.

What role does turmeric play in menstrual comfort support?

Turmeric root contains curcuminoid compounds that support normal inflammatory balance and promote healthy prostaglandin metabolism. Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds involved in uterine muscle contractions during the menstrual cycle, and supporting normal prostaglandin metabolism is relevant to maintaining normal menstrual comfort. Turmeric's antioxidant activity also supports healthy uterine tissue function.

How should this product be taken?

The suggested use is 1 capsule taken 4 times daily as needed. This as-needed dosing protocol is designed to support normal menstrual comfort during the relevant phase of the menstrual cycle. A qualified healthcare practitioner can advise on the appropriate timing, duration, and frequency of use based on individual health needs and menstrual cycle patterns.

Why is fennel delivered as an essential oil in this formula?

Fennel seed essential oil delivers trans-anethole, the primary active compound responsible for fennel's smooth muscle relaxing activity, in a concentrated and bioavailable form. Essential oil delivery preserves the volatile aromatic compounds that may be partially lost during standard aqueous or alcohol extraction, supporting more consistent potency of the active fennel constituents relevant to normal uterine and gastrointestinal smooth muscle relaxation.

Is this product appropriate during pregnancy or nursing?

This product is not for use during pregnancy or lactation. Several botanical ingredients in this formula, including licorice root and yarrow, are not recommended during pregnancy. Individuals who are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.

Is this product third-party tested?

Gaia Herbs maintains quality standards consistent with cGMP manufacturing practices and operates a certified organic herb farm with established phytochemical traceability standards. For specific testing documentation or certificates of analysis, contact the manufacturer or your authorized distributor directly.