Our Tonic Flow Cacao, is a carefully curated hormone-supportive blend to nourish your feminine flow - whether you're cycling through trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, cycling through adolescence or moving through menopause. Featuring two of the most revered herbs for women’s wellbeing: Shatavari and Maca.
Here, our Head of Herbs, Maya Oakley (Naturopathic Nutritionist & Medical Herbalist) has broken down it's 5 ingredients, spotlighting their botanical benefits and why we chose them.
CACAO
Category: Nutrient-rich, Mood tonic, Cardiovascular tonic
Key Benefits:
• High magnesium → supports muscle relaxation, mood, and stress resilience
• Flavonoids (epicatechin) → antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, heart-protective
• Phenylethylamine (PEA) → natural mood elevator
• Theobromine → gentle stimulant, vasodilator (enhances blood flow)
MACA ROOT
(Lepidium meyenii)
Category: Endocrine tonic, Hormone balancer, Nutrient-dense adaptogen
Key Benefits:
• Supports libido and fertility in both men and women
• Balances oestrogen/progesterone/testosterone via HPA axis (non-hormonal mechanism)
• Energising → boosts stamina, endurance, and mood without overstimulation
• Nutrient-dense → rich in amino acids, calcium, iron, zinc, and plant sterols
SHATAVARI
(Asparagus racemosus)
Category: Ayurvedic adaptogen, Hormonal balancer, Reproductive tonic
Key Benefits:
• Balances female hormones → supports menstrual health, fertility, and menopausal transitions
• Cooling and calming → nourishes the nervous system and helps manage stress
• Rejuvenative tonic → supports vitality, libido, and immune health
• Traditionally used for PMS, perimenopause, and postpartum recovery
ROSE
(Rosa spp.)
Category: Nervine, Heart tonic, Aromatic uplift
Key Benefits:
• Calms the heart and uplifts the mood
• Supports emotional wellbeing and gentle stress relief
• Traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Persian medicine to soothe tension and cool excess heat
• Contains vitamin C, polyphenols, and aromatic compounds for antioxidant action
PINK HIMALAYAN SALT
Category: Mineral tonic, Electrolyte support
Key Benefits:
• Naturally rich in trace minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium
• Supports electrolyte balance and hydration
• Enhances absorption of other nutrients and botanicals in blends
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