What is Menosan made of, and why does the formula contain so many different plants?

The Menosan formula is built on an Ayurvedic principle: several plants work together to cover different aspects of well-being rather than targeting a single symptom.

Ashoka is one of the central plants in Ayurvedic formulas for women and is traditionally used for balance and a calm sense of well-being. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is valued in Ayurveda as gentle support for women at different stages of life. Liquorice is known for its soothing profile and fits well into complex herbal formulas. Centella asiatica is traditionally associated with resilience to nervous tension and general vitality.

Chebulic myrobalan and Sida cordifolia complete the formula: in Ayurveda such combinations are chosen not for a single effect but so that the product influences how well emotional and physical stress is tolerated and the sense of stability throughout the month. Mineral ingredients in the form of bhasma are traditionally processed substances that are used in Ayurvedic formulas in small amounts as part of the overall composition.

This approach is typical of Ayurveda: the composition is chosen to be multifaceted rather than following the principle of ‘one substance, one effect’. That is why Menosan is usually regarded as something to take as a course rather than a fast-acting remedy.