Cycle Syncing: A Return to the Rhythms of Rest, Rise, Radiance, and Release

We are cyclical beings.

Just like the moon, just like the earth, just like the seasons—we move in rhythms. Our energy, hunger, emotions, and clarity wax and wane. For too long, we’ve been told to push through, to flatten our flow into a straight line of productivity and sameness. But our bodies tell a different story.

One that herbalism has always honored.

In this blog, I want to gently guide you through how herbs can support each phase of your menstrual cycle—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Cycle syncing isn’t just about optimizing hormones… it’s about returning to our roots. And plant medicine? It’s a devoted companion.

Woman Honoring Her Cycle of Nature

Menstrual Phase: The Void, The Deep Winter, The Blood Moon

This is your time of release and rest. Your body is shedding. Your spirit is drawing inward. This is a sacred pause—a homecoming to stillness.

Herbs to Support:

• Raspberry Leaf – deeply nourishing and toning to the uterus

• Nettle – rich in iron, helps replenish lost minerals

• Chamomile + Lavender – soothing to the nervous system, helpful for cramps

• Mugwort (in ritual) – for dreams, intuition, and releasing what no longer serves

Into Practice: Brew a warm herbal infusion and drink it with both hands. Speak a blessing over your womb. “I honor this release.”

Follicular Phase: The New Moon, The Budding Spring

Energy begins to return. You may feel lighter, more inspired. This is a beautiful time for planting new intentions and supporting gentle cleansing.

Herbs to Support:

• Dandelion Root – supports liver detox and estrogen balance

• Lemon Balm – lifts the mood and supports clarity

• Holy Basil (Tulsi) – adaptogenic and uplifting

Into Practice: Take your tea outdoors if you can. Let your face feel the light. Breathe deeply and ask: “What do I want to grow this cycle?”

Ovulation Phase: The Full Moon, The Bloom, The Summer Sun

You are magnetic. Your body is at its peak of vitality, radiance, and connection. Now is the time to nourish creativity and expression.

Herbs to Support:

• Shatavari – supports ovulation and reproductive vitality

• Red Clover – helps balance estrogen and supports fertility (physical + creative)

• Rose – for heart-opening and sensuality

Into Practice: Create a tea blend and share it with a sister. Laugh, dance, be witnessed. This is your bloom.

Luteal Phase: The Waning Moon, The Autumn Nest

Energy begins to descend. You may feel more tender, sensitive, or in need of comfort. This phase invites grounding, nourishment, and truth-telling.

Herbs to Support:

• Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry) – supports progesterone and hormonal balance

• Ashwagandha – calms anxiety and supports adrenal function

• Cinnamon + Ginger – warming and soothing to the digestive and reproductive system

Into Practice: Add your herbs to warm milk or make a nourishing elixir. Wrap yourself in something soft. Journal on: “What is softening? What is leaving?”

Cycle syncing is not a trend. It is a remembering. And herbalism, when approached as a living relationship, becomes a mirror to our own internal ecosystem.

Each herb is a companion. A guide. A gentle teacher.

As you walk this repetitive spiral of your body’s rhythm, may you feel cared for by the plants that have always been designed for the job

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You are cyclical. You are Holy. And you are never walking alone.

With love, Charlotte