{"product_id":"blossom-phase-4-luteal-phase-formula-tcm","title":"Blossom (Phase 4)™","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlossom (Phase 4)™\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e ·  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-finder\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e ·  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e ·  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e ·  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlossom (Phase 4)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Important:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eClinical Applications \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlossom (Phase 4) is traditionally used to help support:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiver qi regulation and PMS comfort during the week before your period\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfort during bloating, irritability, and breast tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe body's preparation for the following menstrual cycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-2-follicular-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 2)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-3-ovulatory-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 3)\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Fertility support should always be coordinated with a qualified healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Herbs (TCM Data)\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChai Hu\u003c\/b\u003e (Bupleurum), \u003cb\u003eXiang Fu\u003c\/b\u003e (Cyperus), and \u003cb\u003eHe Huan Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Albizia Bark): traditionally used to help smooth Liver qi and ease PMS irritability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Angelica Sinensis) and \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (White Peony): traditionally used to nourish blood and help ease menstrual discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): traditionally used to support healthy fluid balance and ease bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Licorice Root): traditionally used to harmonize the formula and support comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYu Jin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLu Lu Tong\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eYi Mu Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Motherwort): traditionally used to help move blood and support healthy endometrial shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Niu Xi\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJu He\u003c\/b\u003e: traditionally used as channel-guiding herbs to direct the formula's effect to the lower jiao.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Contraindications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo not take this formula while trying to conceive during the current cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscontinue immediately once pregnancy is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains Dang Gui — those on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy such as warfarin should use with caution or avoid this formula.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFertility support should always be coordinated with a qualified healthcare provider.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard dosage:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e This is one part of a four-phase cycle support protocol — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-menstrual-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 1)\u003c\/a\u003e during menstruation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-2-follicular-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 2)\u003c\/a\u003e during the follicular phase, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-3-ovulatory-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 3)\u003c\/a\u003e during ovulation, and Blossom (Phase 4) during the luteal phase. For PMS irritability, this formula is traditionally paired with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHolistic Nutrition \u0026amp; Lifestyle\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e A trail mix of dried cranberries, walnuts, sesame seeds, longan fruit, and cashews is traditionally encouraged as part of a fertility-supportive diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Stress reduction and gentle movement are traditionally recommended to support hormonal balance during the luteal phase.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-menstrual-phase-formula-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phase 1)\u003c\/a\u003e – for the menstrual phase, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e – for PMS irritability, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fertility-reproductive-health\"\u003eFertility \u0026amp; Reproductive Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for related formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e, browse by symptom with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-finder\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53320678178927,"sku":null,"price":35.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/BlossomPhase4.jpg?v=1782082726","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/blossom-phase-4-luteal-phase-formula-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}