Blossom (Phase 4)™

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Overview

Blossom (Phase 4) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula and the fourth of four formulas in a cycle-based fertility support protocol, traditionally used during the luteal phase (the week before your period) to help support Liver qi regulation and PMS comfort. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this phase focuses on releasing tension and stagnation to help prepare the body for the following cycle. This formula is designed as a complementary traditional support alongside your physician's fertility care.

⚠️ Important: Do not take this formula while trying to conceive during the current cycle. Discontinue immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. Contains Dang Gui, which invigorates blood circulation — those on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy such as warfarin should use with caution or avoid this formula.

Clinical Applications & Benefits

Blossom (Phase 4) is traditionally used to help support:

• Liver qi regulation and PMS comfort during the week before your period
• Comfort during bloating, irritability, and breast tenderness
• The body's preparation for the following menstrual cycle

This is the fourth phase of a cycle-based fertility support protocol. If Liver qi stagnation is not a significant pattern for you, your practitioner may recommend skipping this phase and extending Blossom (Phase 2) and Blossom (Phase 3) instead. Fertility support should always be coordinated with a qualified healthcare provider.

Key Herbs (TCM Data)

— Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Xiang Fu (Cyperus), and He Huan Pi (Albizia Bark): traditionally used to help smooth Liver qi and ease PMS irritability.

— Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) and Bai Shao (White Peony): traditionally used to nourish blood and help ease menstrual discomfort.

— Bai Zhu and Fu Ling (Poria): traditionally used to support healthy fluid balance and ease bloating.

— Gan Cao (Licorice Root): traditionally used to harmonize the formula and support comfort.

— Yu Jin, Chuan Xiong, Lu Lu Tong, and Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort): traditionally used to help move blood and support healthy endometrial shedding.

— Chuan Niu Xi and Ju He: traditionally used as channel-guiding herbs to direct the formula's effect to the lower jiao.

Safety & Contraindications

1. Do not take this formula while trying to conceive during the current cycle.
2. Discontinue immediately once pregnancy is confirmed.
3. Contains Dang Gui — those on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy such as warfarin should use with caution or avoid this formula.
4. Fertility support should always be coordinated with a qualified healthcare provider.

Dosage & Directions

Standard dosage: 4–6 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach, taken during the luteal phase (the week before your period). Do not take while trying to conceive. Discontinue when pregnancy is confirmed.

Supplementary formulas: This is one part of a four-phase cycle support protocol — Blossom (Phase 1) during menstruation, Blossom (Phase 2) during the follicular phase, Blossom (Phase 3) during ovulation, and Blossom (Phase 4) during the luteal phase. For PMS irritability, this formula is traditionally paired with Calm.

Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition: A trail mix of dried cranberries, walnuts, sesame seeds, longan fruit, and cashews is traditionally encouraged as part of a fertility-supportive diet.

Lifestyle: Stress reduction and gentle movement are traditionally recommended to support hormonal balance during the luteal phase.

Related Reading

Also see: Blossom (Phase 1) – for the menstrual phase, Calm – for PMS irritability, and the Fertility & Reproductive Health Collection for related formulas.

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