Many women are familiar with the discomfort of period pain – 96% of women and girls aged 16-40 experience period pain at some point in their lives, with 59% experiencing severe pain* – that’s 7.2million people in the UK. 36% of girls aged 13-16 say their period pain impacts school attendance. A Mintel survey** reported that 55% of people had experienced menstrual pain in the last 12 months, with over 50% of consumers calling for brands to make pain relief remedies more eco-friendly.
Available over the counter and indicated specifically for period pain relief for easy self-selection, this non-tablet formula works gently with the body to ease crampy pain, leaving you free to get on with your day.
Made with natural ingredients, it comes in a neat 25ml pocket-size recyclable glass dropper bottle, so it’s easy to have to hand when out and about. Simply add 10-15 drops to a little water, 2-4 times a day as required, for up to 7 days. The product is suitable for use from the age of 12.
A homeopathic medicinal product for the symptomatic relief of menstrual cramps associated with period pains
The active ingredient is the herb Lemon Balm or Melissa, which is grown organically to strict biodynamic standards in Weleda’s Demeter-certified herb gardens in Derbyshire. The leafy aerial parts of the plant are harvested for Weleda’s tincture production at the brand’s pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Ilkeston whilst at their freshest, combined with organic grain alcohol.
About Lemon Balm
A member of the mint family but with a citrus scent, the herb Lemon Balm is traditionally known for its anti- spasmodic action and calming, soothing, relaxing, pain-relieving medicinal properties. With a natural carminative action, it has been used for generations to relieve the discomfort of bloating which often accompanies period pain. Lemon Balm is rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids, valued for their natural anti- inflammatory properties. Plant-powered period pain relief from a B Corp certified business.
- Further information at www.weleda.co.uk
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