Pure Encapsulations
PhytoBalance II
Botanical120 servings
3 of 4 actives reach a studied dose, and the shortfalls are minor.
No dose reference yet for Motherwort Herb Extract, Grape Seed Extract (scoped out of the answer, not counted against it).
Dose 3 of 4 reach a studied dose
How to takeRecommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, between meals, or as directed by a health professional.
- Gluten Free
How it scores
Does the dose do anything?
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Black Cohosh Root Extract
At the studied dose100 mg / day studies used 6.5-128 mg · 11 studies
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Sage Leaf Extract
Below the studied range140 mg / day studies used 190-600 mg · 4 studies
You'd need about 1.4× as much to reach the studied dose.
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Licorice Root Extract
At the studied dose80 mg / day studies used 75-150 mg · 2 studies
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Chastetree berry extract
At the studied dose40 mg / day studies used 20-40 mg · 2 studies
Plus 2 more ingredients with no clinical range or Daily Value to check against, listed in the full label below.
What it's studied for
- Hot flashesB
Reduce hot flashes during menopause
Quality of life
- Sleep qualityB
Improve sleep quality
Sleep
- AnxietyC
Reduce anxiety symptoms
Mood & depression
- Acid refluxB
Ease acid reflux
Gastrointestinal
- PMS severityB
Reduce overall PMS symptoms
Female reproductive health
What's in it
Serving size 1 Capsule(s)
- Black Cohosh Root Extract as Triterpene Glycosides 100 mg -
- Sage Leaf Extract as Rosmarinic Acid 140 mg -
- Licorice Root Extract as Glycyrrhizic Acid 80 mg -
- Motherwort Herb Extract 80 mg -
- Chastetree berry extract 40 mg -
- Grape Seed Extract as Polyphenols 120 mg -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Water
- Cellulose: bulking agent
- Plant Fiber
- Maltodextrin: cheap filler; ok in probiotics
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Nifedipine ·Cyclosporine ·Midazolam ·Triazolam ·Other ·Drug:warfarin ·Antithrombotic_agents ·Pramipexole
- Side effects:
- Hepatotoxicity ·Gastrointestinal complications ·Nausea ·Gastrointestinal discomfort ·Increased stool frequency / abdominal cramps ·Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Pure Encapsulations
78/100Pure Encapsulations shows a strong quality posture and solid transparency, supporting a trustworthy premium-brand profile with no material red flags identified.
- ✓ NSF certified
- ✓ Third-party tested
- ✓ Effective dosing
- ✓ Premium ingredients
- ✓ Research-backed
