There’s uncomfortable, and then there’s period cramps uncomfortable. While menstrual cramps vary from person to person, it’s safe to say that the experience is less than pleasant. Throw in mood swings, lower back and thigh pain, a heavy flow and food cravings on top of cramps and you’re really going through it. 

But what causes menstrual cramps anyways? They’re mainly caused by uterine muscle contractions triggered by hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins. These compounds are released from the uterine lining during menstruation and stimulate the uterus to contract in order to shed endometrial lining. Higher levels of them can lead to stronger, more painful contractions.

Genetics, hormones, nervous system sensitivity and inflammation in the body can impact the severity and frequency of menstrual cramps. These factors play a role in how strongly the uterus contracts and how the body receives pain signals. Menstrual cramps can also be affected by things like the amount of sleep we get, daily nutrition and stress levels. 

Herbs like ginger, cinnamon and crampbark have been shown to lower inflammation, lowering prostaglandins levels and lessening painful uterine contractions. Additionally, nutrients and minerals like magnesium and vitamin B6 have been shown to support normal muscle contraction and relaxation thanks to their role in maintaining proper electrolyte balance, neuromuscular signaling and energy availability.

Orange Naturals Cramp Rescue is a natural blend made with skullcap, sweet fennel, cinnamon, crampbark, ginger, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Together, they help reduce painful menstrual cramps while also lowering back and thigh pain. Cramp Rescue can be taken as needed, is designed to work quickly and is especially gentle on the digestive system.  

• Helps relieve menstrual cramps
• Improves sleep in times of mental stress and nervousness
• Formulated with skullcap, sweet fennel, cinnamon, ginger and vitamin B6

Medicinal Ingredients

• Skullcap (herb top, Scutellaria lateriflora)
  75mg
• Sweet Fennel (seed, Foeniculum vulgare subsp. vulgare var. dulce) 4:1 extract equivalent to 300mg of dry seeds
  75mg
• Ceylon Cinnamon (branch bark, Cinnamomum verum)
  68.75mg
• Crampbark (rhizome bark, Viburnum opulus) 10:1 extract equivalent to 625mg of dry rhizome bark
  62.5mg
• Ginger (rhizome, Zingiber officinale) 10:1 extract equivalent to 500mg of dry rhizome, standardized to 20% gingerols
  50mg
• Magnesium (Albion^TM di-magnesium malate, Albion^TM magnesium bis-glycinate chelate)*
  37.5mg
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate)
  10mg

Non Medicinal Ingredients

Citric acid, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica. 

Recommended Use

Crampbark is used in herbal medicine to relieve cramping.

Directions

Adults (19 years and older) – Take 1 capsule, 4 times per day. For use beyond 2 weeks, ask a healthcare practitioner.

Cautions

Do not use if • you are pregnant • you are breastfeeding. Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if • you have diabetes. Ask a healthcare practitioner if • symptoms persist or worsen • sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). When taking this product • avoid taking with alcohol or products that increase drowsiness • some people may experience drowsiness • exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Stop use if • hypersensitivity/allergy occurs. Keep out of reach of children.  

Other Information

Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep at room temperature in a dry place and protected from high temperature, moisture and direct sunlight.