Hormone Balanced Wild Yam

Highlights

• Wild Yam and Chaste tree berries (Vitex) has been traditionally used to regulate hormones in both men and women.
• Whenever a flush or night sweat occurs, it's suggested to massage a small amount of cream into the inside of your wrists.
• Product comes in a 2oz trial or 4oz size which could last 2 months.
• A Barbara O'Neill recipe

Ingredients

This blend features Wild Yam (Dioscorea opposita) and Chaste tree berries (Vitex agnus castus) in a shea butter, olive oil, aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil base.

Directions

Apply a small amount twice daily on your inner arms, inner thighs, chest, or abdomen, alternating area with each application. Pause use for 1 week during your menstrual flow or chosen week for men or if no menstrual flow.  For external use only.

Safety & Precautions

Warning : Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.  For sensitive skin, please read our directions for use in our FAQs, directly below. Please oil responsibly.  

Not all essential oils are safe to use in pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Please see the list below for essential oils not recommended for use during this time that are present in Given + Gather blends.  

Please note there are many differing beliefs around essential oil use during pregnancy, especially during the 1st trimester. 

Please oil responsibly.

Ingredients to avoid:

Basil - safe while breastfeeding

Cinnamon 

Clary Sage - safe in labour + breastfeeding

Clove

Jasmine - safe in labour + breastfeeding

Juniper Berry

Marjoram - many sources label as safe after 1st trimester

Nutmeg - some sources consider safe, safe while breastfeeding

Spearmint

Wintergreen

Citrus oils, in particular, can cause phototoxicity (sensitivity to the sun) and topical application should be avoided 12-18 hours prior to sun exposure or apply to your skin on areas that will be covered by your clothing.

Given + Gather recommends testing on a small area before full application to determine any potential skin sensitivities. In general, essential oils are considered safe, with minimum adverse reactions. In some cases, they can cause minor skin irritation at the site of use. If this occurs, cease application immediately.

Correct storage of essential oils away from direct sunlight and heat is important, as contact sensitisation is more likely to occur due to oxidation if they are left in these conditions. Essential oils can change their chemical composition over time, so it is important not to store them for long periods. 

Please oil responsibly. 

• Ingredients: Wild Yam (Dioscorea opposita) and Chaste tree berries (Vitex agnus castus) in a shea butter, olive oil, aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil base. • Product Language: English • Weight: 8.82 oz (250 g) • Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.6 in (6.1 x 6.1 x 6.6 cm)

• Made in Canada