

22. Herbs for Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle with Sabrina Nelson
Cramps, anxiety, bloating, insomnia? There's an herb for that! In this episode, Sabrina Nelson, the witch behind Moon Beam Herbs, walks us through different herbs to support our bodies and spirits in each phase of our menstrual cycle. Sabrina also offers a special discount code for Wombology listeners at the end!
Sabrina is a writer, collage artist and herbalist exploring cyclicality grief, lineage, physical pain in the female body. She's the witch behind Moon Beam Herbs, an apothecary and herbal practice dedicated to helping others harmonize their menstrual cycle, realign with their natural rhythms, and remember their magic through herbal healing and body literacy.
We discuss:
- Sabrina's background in studying women's experiences in the medical system through a sociological lens
- Sabrina's two most favorite herbs which are great for the heart, inflammation, gut health and cramps
- Herbs for each phase of your cycle (Follicular, Ovulatory, Luteal, Menstrual); their benefits, and how to take them
- What if all you have access to is tea from the grocery store?
- Are herbal supplements from the grocery store even worth it?
- Do you really need ALL these herbs?
- Herbs are more than just something to "take"; the spirituality of herbs
Connect with Sabrina:
Moon Beam Herbs Shop (use code WOMBOLOGY for 15% off!)
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