Periods are still one of those taboo subjects that people are seemingly embarrassed to talk about, something we shy away from, yet they’re a big part of your life. I’ve had painful periods for as long as I can remember, the cramps usually starting a few days before my period is due, despite every possible issue being ruled out. I’ve tried all kinds of treatments, been on and off the pill in its various forms and whilst there is a few painkillers which dull the aches, nothing soothes and comforts.
I was kindly sent the Forage Botanicals Moon Time Belly Balm, a product which should be used during menstruation and it definitely grabbed my attention.
Forage Botanicals offers a range of natural answers for common period problems like pain and PMS. Hand-blended in small batches using traditional methods inspired by British botanicals. We have delicious and nutritious answers to life’s menstruation-related discomforts.
Founded by Natasha Richardson, a medical herbalist who is passionate about women’s empowerment. She founded the brand and it’s products after living with and having suffered for years with severe period pain that wasn’t being caused by an illness but still seriously interfered with her life. Like many, she was ignored by the medical profession as there was nothing they could offer other than pain killers, a journey I have also been on and she instead went on a huge journey to find what worked for her whilst on her degree to become a herbalist and the products at Forage Botanicals are her answer to all that.
This new balm is a natural, plant based product which is designed to be applied directly to the tummy, back or thighs, depending on where you feel you need it whilst you're in the throws of cramps. The balm has a luxurious feel to it without being oily and greasy and is easily applied to the skin.
The balm is packed full of incredible ingredients and uses the relaxing essential oils of both mint and marjoram alongside shea butter and coconut oil which is what gives the balm a velvety texture that glides on the skin.
The advice when you have used the balm is to hold a hot water bottle where you have applied it because it then encourages absorption and helps relieve muscle tension. For me, having used this balm for over 3 months now, it does help to dull those menstrual cramps so that they are manageable and don’t leave me doubled over in pain, which is better than any painkiller that I’ve tried has managed to achieve!
The Forage Botanicals Moon Time Belly Balm is priced at just £3.50 for a small 7g trial size and then the jar I have, which is 32g is just £17.99 and you can find them both right here.
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