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How Angelica Root Helps Your Period

The Coach

Chinese Name: Dong Quai / 当归

Angelica root is so widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting the reproductive system, that it is sometimes described as the “female ginseng.”

Angelica is a central herb in the Chica Align and Chica Glow herbal formulas. Angelica root strengthens blood, which means it helps your body best nourish itself with a strong digestive and nervous system. Angelica root also supports circulation – essential for a regular and easy menstrual cycle.

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My 15 year old daughter’s periods are very heavy and she usually has terrible cramps the first day (at least). She noticed a HUGE difference with eating Chica! This was the first time she has ever had them!
Melinda
Chica has made a significant difference in how I live with my period. I don’t feel debilitated for days out of the month, I feel like myself.
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Chica has completely changed my period! After only two months cramping has significantly decreased, my period itself lighter, and my breakouts less intense. Thank you Chica! I can’t believe it took me so long to find you. I hope to never menstruate again without Chica!
Madeline N
These are so delicious! I can’t wait to make them a regular part of my period routine.
Zoe B
Chica is incredible! My periods used to be very painful and debilitating. With Chica, they’re virtually painless, shorter, lighter, and no longer something I dread every month. I’m forever grateful <3
Anne W
I love this chocolate. I initially started taking the chica chill for night sweats and anxiety and then switched over to these to help with my hormonal balance. It kind of worked like magic. I’m not sure how, but so many of my issues resolved with my period once I started using Chica.
Cara H
You're TOTALLY changing my experience of cramps--like from being immobilized to barely there!
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My first period with chica was the first time i haven’t needed pain meds to get through my period, ever! I have been getting my period symptoms under control progressively over the past 6 months but this took it to a whole new level!
Carly K
If you are anything like me who is crippled by thier period do yourself a favor and get you sum! It only took a few days of eat this stuff before my period hit and let me tell you what a change I felt. Less bloating, less cramping.
Stephanie Z
This chocolate changed my life. I have had debilitating period pain for the past decade, ever since I started menstruating; every month I’d be cramping to the point of missing school or work and I was absolutely miserable.... This has been the most pleasant, pain free, nearly symptom free, period that I have had in my lifetime. ... I am now a lifelong customer and I cannot recommend Chica more highly.
Sarah K
Chica is amazing. My cramps have been noticeably better ever since I started eating these. Everyone who has a period should try these.
Natalie G
I love chica and used it for a long time. As someone with highly variable periods, chica helped regulate my period and reduce cramping flare ups. It also reminded me to do more self care every time I used chica! No only do I love these chocolates, I love the values the founders hold at the center of their business.
Emily L
Chica transformed my body from a complete nightmare into a wonderland.
Zoe N
I don’t know what’s better for me, the helpful herbs or the delicious chocolate! Luckily, I don’t have to choose.
Liz F
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