The Herbal Guide to Girl Wellness: Cycle Support, Mood, & Clear Skin

Let’s be real, being a woman in this world can feel like a full-time job when it comes to staying balanced. Hormones rise and fall like waves, moods shift with our cycle, and don’t even get us started on the skin flare-ups that show up right before an event.

But here’s the good news: your body isn’t working against you. It’s working for you. You just have to learn how to listen and give it the support it needs.

At Provherbs, we believe your body was designed with divine wisdom. When something’s off, that’s not a flaw. It’s a signal. And herbs? They’re one of the oldest tools we’ve got to respond to those signals, gently but powerfully.

Let’s Talk Periods (And Why You Should Track Yours)

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about your period. It’s your body’s fifth vital sign (just as important as your heart rate or temperature). It gives you insights into your stress levels, hormone balance, and even metabolic health.

If your cycle is super painful, irregular, or comes with intense PMS, your body is waving a red flag. It could be pointing to things like estrogen dominance, low progesterone, PCOS, blood sugar dysregulation, or chronic stress.

And no, birth control isn’t the best (or only) answer. Herbs like Chasteberry, Dong Quai, White Peony, and Lady’s Mantle have been used for centuries to support hormone balance naturally, helping regulate cycles, ease cramps, and reduce PMS symptoms without shutting down your body’s natural rhythm.

Cycle support is about more than “fixing” your period. It’s about syncing with your body, not fighting it.

 Mood Swings Aren’t "All in Your Head"

Ever feel like a different person right before your period? You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and even serotonin levels throughout your cycle directly affect your mood, energy, and mental clarity.

But instead of numbing the symptoms with meds that come with a long list of side effects, more women are turning to natural mood allies like:

• St. John’s Wort – supports serotonin levels naturally

• Rhodiola – helps the body adapt to stress and fight fatigue

• Skullcap – calms racing thoughts and soothes the nervous system

• Milky Oats – nourishes and rebuilds depleted nerves

• Saffron – clinically shown to boost mood and ease depression

These herbs work with your nervous system instead of against it, helping to bring back emotional balance, mental clarity, and inner calm, without making you feel numb or foggy.

Clear Skin Starts from the Inside

Skin is a mirror. Breakouts before your period? That’s likely your hormones talking. Cystic acne along the jawline? Estrogen or testosterone may be out of balance. Dryness or inflammation? That could be linked to digestion, blood sugar, or liver sluggishness.

You don’t need another trendy 12-step skincare routine, you need internal support.

• Spearmint – helps reduce excess androgens that can trigger hormonal acne

• Burdock Root – a powerful blood purifier that supports clear skin

• Red Clover – gently balances hormones and promotes detoxification

• Dandelion Root – supports liver function, which is key for estrogen clearance

• Nettle – rich in minerals, anti-inflammatory, and helps calm skin flare-ups

When you support your skin from the inside out, the glow follows. It’s not about perfection, it’s about harmony.

Plants Before Pills and Support Over Quick Fixes.

This generation is waking up to something ancient: healing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s as simple as syncing with your cycle, calming your nervous system, and giving your skin what it needs internally to thrive.

Your body is not broken. It’s brilliant.

And herbs? They’re here to remind you of that.

Want to start supporting your cycle, mood, and skin naturally? Check out our Cycle Support and Serotonic (Mood) tinctures, made with clinically-potent, high-extraction herbs formulated to work with your body, not against it.