Herbal recipes using the PCOS herbs:
- Vitex Agnus-Castus Tincture:
- Ingredients: 1 oz dried Vitex Agnus-Castus berries, 1 pint of 80-proof alcohol (such as vodka)
- Directions: Place the dried Vitex Agnus-Castus berries in a glass jar and pour the alcohol over the top, covering the berries completely. Close the jar tightly and shake well. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks, shaking it daily. After 6-8 weeks, strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or coffee filter and transfer the tincture to a dark glass bottle. Take 1-2 dropperfuls of the tincture in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Cinnamon Tea:
- Ingredients: 1-2 cinnamon sticks, 1 cup of water, honey (optional)
- Directions: Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Add the cinnamon stick and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a tea strainer or cheesecloth. Add honey to taste if desired. Drink 1-2 cups of cinnamon tea per day.
- Saw Palmetto Smoothie:
- Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 banana, 1 tbsp saw palmetto powder, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Drink 1-2 saw palmetto smoothies per day.
- Licorice Root Decoction:
- Ingredients: 2-3 sticks of dried licorice root, 4 cups of water, honey (optional)
- Directions: Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add the licorice root and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Add honey to taste if desired. Drink 1 cup of licorice root decoction per day.
- Maca Latte:
- Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp maca powder, 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Directions: Warm the almond milk in a small pot over medium heat. Add the maca powder and whisk until fully combined. Pour the mixture into a mug and add honey to taste if desired. Drink 1 maca latte per day.
These herbal recipes can be a helpful addition to managing the symptoms of PCOS.
