Restore, Harmonise and Prioritise Your Menstrual Health
Salome™
Menstrual Pain
Discover the natural soothing power of Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow, a medicinal plant with a rich history of alleviating menstrual discomfort. This locally-produced product in South Africa is crafted in a GMP-compliant facility, ensuring quality and efficacy.
Salome™
M-Pause
M-PAUSE is a blend of herbal medicines designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness and low mood.
Salome™
Pre-MenS
Pre-MenS is a traditional herbal medical product formulated to alleviate minor symptoms occurring in the days preceding menstruation (premenstrual syndrome).
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product. The precise mechanism of action of agnus castus fruit is not entirely understood; however, it is believed to interact with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which are hormone-secreting areas of the brain. This interaction may result in the diminished production of the hormone prolactin, which is believed to be involved in premenstrual syndrome.
Our Story
Salome (suh · low · mee)
The Salome range was crafted with the intention of restoring wholeness, harmony, and peace to every stage of your reproductive years. Acknowledging the historical neglect and under-study of women’s health conditions, we are committed to addressing the significant impact on quality of life and the normalisation of menstrual challenges like PMS and menstrual pain.
Elevating your menstrual well-being is our priority, just as it should be yours. Our team of experienced scientists, boasting decades of pharmaceutical expertise, meticulously formulates each Salome product with natural ingredients that have been tried, tested, and trusted.
Embracing the potent power of natural remedies, we aim to restore wholeness, harmony, and peace to your life. It’s worth noting that all our products are locally produced in South Africa.
We emphasize that menstrual care extends beyond sanitary protection. Our belief is in the holistic approach of supplementing with natural remedies to alleviate challenging symptoms. Your menstrual health journey is significant, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Restore, harmonize, & prioritize your menstrual well-being with Salome Sisterhood.
Menstrual Pain
Discover the natural soothing power of Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow, a medicinal plant with a rich history of alleviating menstrual discomfort. This locally-produced product in South Africa is crafted in a GMP-compliant facility, ensuring quality and efficacy.
Benefits:
- Holistic Relief: Yarrow contains a blend of flavonoids, alkaloids, and volatile oils that work synergistically to holistically address menstrual pain.
- Inflammation Reduction: The potent combination of natural compounds helps reduce inflammation, providing relief from discomfort.
- Muscle Relaxation: Yarrow’s properties extend to relaxing the smooth muscles of the uterus, minimizing excessive contractions that contribute to menstrual cramping.
- Pain-Relieving Properties: Enriched with salicylates, Yarrow’s natural compounds act as mild analgesics, offering gentle relief from cramps.
- Derived from Nature: Yarrow encapsulates the essence of natural healing, providing a gentle yet effective solution for menstrual discomfort.
Achillea Millefolium
For the treatment of menstrual pain and discomfort.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history of use in herbal medicine, particularly for alleviating menstrual pain and regulating menstrual cycles. Known for its emmenagogue properties, yarrow helps stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area, making it effective for easing menstrual cramps and reducing excessive menstrual bleeding. The herb’s active compounds, including flavonoids and volatile oils, contribute to its ability to relax uterine muscles and reduce inflammation, offering relief from discomfort during menstruation. Traditionally, yarrow has been used in teas, tinctures, and compresses to address menstrual issues. Today, it remains a popular natural remedy for women seeking relief from menstrual pain and irregularities. Its continued use highlights yarrow’s valuable role in supporting women’s reproductive health.
M-PAUSE
M-PAUSE is a blend of herbal medicines designed to alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness and low mood.
Benefits:
Alleviates:- Hot flushes
- Profuse sweating
- Vaginal Dryness
- Low mood
- Dry extract of Hypericum perforatum L., herba (St John’s Wort) 300 mg
- Dry extract of Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt., rhizome (Black cohosh rhizome) 6,4 mg
Fertility
Helps to support healthy ovarian function, regulate hormone levels and reduce insulin resistance.
Black Cohosh and St. John’s Wort are two herbs widely used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, offering natural relief for women during this transitional phase. Black Cohosh is particularly effective in managing hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal imbalances due to its phytoestrogenic properties, which mimic estrogen and help balance hormone levels. Traditionally used by Native American tribes, it continues to be a popular alternative to hormone replacement therapy, often taken as capsules, tinctures, or teas. St. John’s Wort, on the other hand, is renowned for its antidepressant effects, helping to regulate mood swings, anxiety, and depression that can accompany menopause. Containing compounds like hypericin and hyperforin, it supports emotional well-being by stabilizing neurotransmitters like serotonin. Both herbs can be used together or separately to address the physical and emotional challenges of menopause. Together, they provide a holistic approach to managing menopausal symptoms naturally and effectively
PRE-MENS
Pre-MenS is a traditional herbal medical product formulated to alleviate minor symptoms occurring in the days preceding menstruation (premenstrual syndrome).
This product is a traditional herbal medicinal product. The precise mechanism of action of agnus castus fruit is not entirely understood; however, it is believed to interact with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which are hormone-secreting areas of the brain. This interaction may result in the diminished production of the hormone prolactin, which is believed to be involved in premenstrual syndrome.
Capsella Bursa-Pastoris
For the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
Vitex Agnus-Castus, also known as Chasteberry, is widely used to alleviate PMS symptoms by balancing hormone levels. It works by regulating the pituitary gland, which influences the production of estrogen and progesterone, helping to reduce symptoms like mood swings, breast tenderness, and irritability. Traditionally used for menstrual disorders, Vitex is now commonly taken in capsules, tinctures, or teas to ease PMS. The herb’s active compounds, including iridoid glycosides, help normalize the menstrual cycle and relieve PMS discomforts. Vitex is a natural and effective option for women seeking relief from the physical and emotional symptoms of PMS
Frequently Asked Questions
Salome Menstrual Pain
The active ingredient in Salome Menstrual Pain- Yarrow, contains chemical compounds including flavonoids and alkaloids. While different alkaloids have a wide variety of pharmacological actions, flavonoids have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-oxidative action. The presence of both alkaloids and flavonoids, reduces the production of various inflammatory mediators. It can be as effective as an antiprostaglandin (NSAID) in treating the initial painful menstruation.
Salome PreMens
The mechanism of action of Vitex Agnus Castus (VAC) may be related to its action on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, hormone-secreting areas of the brain, leading to reduced production of the hormone prolactin which is thought to play a role in premenstrual syndrome.
VAC is considered a progestogenic herb (increases progesterone) as it encourages ovulation, increases progesterone, and helps rebalance estrogen/progesterone ratios
Salome Mpause
The mechanism of action of Black Cohosh is not known. The mechanism of action of St Johns Wort is that it inhibits the uptake of neurotransmitters noradrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine thereby having antidepressant effects.
While each woman’s response varies, many women typically experience relief soon after taking Salome. We advise completing two cycles of Salome before anticipating the full range of benefits. Please note that individual outcomes may differ.
Salome Mpause and Salome PreMens
The effect of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced, leading to increased inter-menstrual bleeding and reduced safety in birth control. Women using hormonal contraceptives should take additional contraceptive measures.
Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine (This includes complementary or traditional medicines).If you are taking other medicines on prescription you should consult your doctor before taking Salome.
Salome Menstrual Pain
The use in pregnancy and lactation is not recommended. The use in children under the age of 12 is not recommended.
Salome Premens and Mpause
The use in pregnancy and lactation is not recommended. The use in adolscents under the age of 18 is not recommended.
Standard delivery lead times
No, currently the Salome Range is only available to residents in South Africa