Uterine tonic

Uterine tonic herbs help to enhance the tone, strength and health of the uterine tissue, helping to support overall reproductive health. Uterine tonics can offer support for all life stages including menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause by promoting circulation and tone to reduce pain and inflammation. Their mechanisms of action include modulating calcium channels or hormone levels and inhibiting prostaglandin release to relax smooth muscle and reduce pain.

Many uterine tonics may also have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, emmenagogue or hormonal modulatory effects to further support reproductive health. Examples include dang gui (Angelica sinensis), schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) and raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus).