Everyone experiences results differently depending on their body and particular situation. While some of our products have more immediate results, some are more cumulative and may take some time as your body goes through its adjustment.
The recommended dosage is 2 capsules daily, before your period, as needed. You can also jump-start the process, if needed, by increasing to 3 capsules. You might also consider rotating Female Harmony with Women's Best Friend, during your period, to help soothe cramping, ease bloating, and help manage moodiness.

Licorice is a widely studied natural antiviral, female hormone balancer, and adaptogenic herb that can help address stress and adrenal fatigue.  It's also commonly used as a complementary herb used in modest amounts in both Western and Eastern herbal blends.  in very high doses, the licorice "glycyrrhizin" can cause elevated blood pressure.  

Since 1978 Crystal Star has focused on the functional benefits of whole herbs formulated with secondary and tertiary supporting ingredients.  The amount of Licorice in Female Harmony is just a small part of the 24 whole herb formula.   However, we don’t recommend any form of licorice for people with a history of renal failure as well as people who are on heart medication or steroid drugs.  Please discontinue if you become pregnant.

Oat Straw does not contain gluten like other grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It does contain a protein known as avenin that is well tolerated by most people with Celiac disease and those with gluten intolerance or sensitivity.  That said, even though the amount of Oat Straw is a very small part of the Female Harmony formula, a small minority of people with Celiac disease may be more sensitive to it.

While it’s true that some herbs like Dong Quai, Red Clover, and Licorice contain natural phytoestrogens (estrogen-like compounds), there is no credible evidence that moderate intake of these herbs in their whole form will increase your risk for estrogen driven disease, like breast cancer.

Dr. Linda Page combined numerous whole herbs in moderate amounts in the formulas. This type of traditional herbal approach reduces the potential for side effects or reactions, and is a primary reason many herbalists choose to blend herbs rather than use high doses of any one herb. The blended herbs in a moderate concentration act more like a food than a drug in the system. They go through normal digestion and elimination like a food, not building up in the system or burdening the body with potential toxicity.

Still, if you have an estrogen-based health problem, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor before using herbs that can affect hormone balance. Other products on the market use concentrated sources of phytoestrogens, or may be otherwise inappropriate for your unique health needs.