Menopause Trio in Focus: Plant Complex, Calming Herbs & Sage Combined

For most women, menopause does not bring just one change, it brings several at once: sleep gets lighter, inner calm fluctuates, and on some days noticeably more warmth shows up. That is exactly the combination of topics Scheunengut bundles into one set instead of leaving you to piece three products together yourself. We call this set “Hormonally balanced – Gentle companions for menopause”. The name describes the goal many women pursue during this stage of life – what the three formulas inside actually deliver, and what they are traditionally used for, is what this product spotlight explains honestly and without detours.

What's in the Menopause Trio

The set consists of three components, each covering its own topic:

• Meno Intenso: A complex with wild yam extract (20% diosgenin), red clover extract (8% isoflavones), ashwagandha extract, Siberian rhubarb extract and valerian extract, rounded off with iron and vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid.
• Innere Balance: A formula with valerian root extract, St. John's wort extract (0.3% hypericin) and passionflower herb extract, complemented with vitamin B12 and folic acid.
• Sage Extract: A highly concentrated 60:1 extract from Macedonian sage leaves, standardised to at least 2.5% rosmarinic acid.

All three products are manufactured in Germany, vegan and lab-tested. You'll find the exact amounts, the full ingredient list and the recommended daily dose for each individual product on its own label – the set doesn't replace the individual serving recommendation of the three components, it simply bundles them conveniently into one order.

The Three Building Blocks in Detail

Menopause is the period in which the ovaries gradually wind down their production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone over several years – a natural process that plays out differently, and is felt differently, from woman to woman. Meno Intenso addresses exactly this with traditionally used plant compounds: wild yam supplies plant-based diosgenin. A persistent myth claims the body can turn this into progesterone on its own – that is not correct. This conversion only succeeds in a laboratory through multi-step chemical synthesis; human metabolism cannot perform that step. Wild yam therefore doesn't supply a plant hormone, just a traditionally valued plant compound. Something similar applies to red clover isoflavones: they are not hormones themselves, but plant compounds that can bind to some of the same receptors as oestrogen in the body, while acting considerably more weakly than the body's own hormone. Siberian rhubarb and ashwagandha round out the formula as further plants traditionally used during this stage of life. None of these four plants carry an authorised EU health claim, so we describe them neutrally through their tradition rather than through a promise of effect. Only the included vitamin B6 carries the authorised EU claim that it contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity – a statement that applies explicitly to the vitamin, not to the plant compounds in the complex.

Innere Balance pursues a different goal: valerian and passionflower are among Europe's best-known calming herbs, and St. John's wort has been considered a classic mood companion since antiquity. There is no authorised EU claim for this trio either, which is why we consistently speak of traditional use. One important point with St. John's wort: its active compound hypericin can speed up how the liver breaks down various medications – this affects, among others, hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, blood thinners and several other drug groups. If you take medication long-term, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use. The formula is rounded off with vitamin B12 and folic acid, both of which contribute to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Sage completes the set. The plant is one of Europe's oldest culinary and medicinal herbs and is traditionally valued especially during sweaty, hormonally eventful phases. The 60:1 extract concentrates the polyphenols it contains, such as rosmarinic acid, far more than dried leaves ever could. There is currently no authorised EU claim for sage in this area of use either, which is why tradition sets the frame here, not a promise of effect.

Why a Set Instead of Individual Products

If you're interested in several of these topics anyway, the set saves you the effort of putting three products together yourself in the shop. Across the set's 169 customer reviews (average 4.64 out of 5 stars), similar phrases keep coming up: good tolerability of the capsules, an overall calmer feeling in everyday life, and an uncomplicated routine with all three products side by side. In fairness, some reviews also report a fairly muted, barely noticeable effect – which is normal with several bundled plant and micronutrient preparations and depends heavily on your individual starting point.

A set is therefore mainly a question of convenience, not a promise of a specific effect: you order once instead of three times, and the three components cover different menopause topics without you having to research yourself which preparations fit together.

Use & Dosage

Each of the three products has its own serving recommendation tailored to its formula. You take Meno Intenso as one capsule daily, ideally in the morning after your first meal. Innere Balance is designed for two capsules daily, best taken before a meal with enough liquid. The sage extract is one capsule daily, regardless of time of day.

A practical note on combining them: both Meno Intenso and Innere Balance already contain folic acid. If you take both products together, you naturally get both contributions – usually unproblematic, but a good reason to keep an eye on your total intake if you also take a multivitamin. Don't exceed the stated daily dose for any of the three products.

If you take hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners or other long-term medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Innere Balance – the hypericin in St. John's wort can change how well these medications work. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under medical care, the same recommendation applies to all three products in the set.

Who the Menopause Trio Is For

The set is aimed at adult women who want to accompany the transition of menopause with several coordinated building blocks, rather than putting products together individually. It's a particularly good fit if you're interested in the traditional menopause plants in Meno Intenso, calmer evenings with Innere Balance, and the sage addition all at the same time.

If you're targeting just one of the three topics, you're often better off with the matching single product – Innere Balance alone, say, if it's only your evening routine you care about, or the sage extract alone, if sweating is your sole focus. The set is not intended for men, children or teenagers. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use is not advised. If you are already on hormone replacement therapy, or considering whether bioidentical hormones are right for you, that's a conversation for you and your gynaecologist – the set is neither a replacement nor an alternative for that, it should be considered independently of it.

Supporting Menopause Holistically

The three complexes in the set are a convenient building block, but your everyday habits remain the foundation. A balanced diet with enough protein, vegetables and whole grains, along with good calcium and vitamin D intake, matters more in the second half of life, because bone health becomes more important. Regular movement helps in several ways at once: strength training preserves muscle mass, endurance exercise supports heart and circulation, and walks in the fresh air simply feel good.

A steady sleep routine and stress management matter too: a fixed sleep-wake rhythm, periods of relaxation and a mindful approach to everyday stress work for many women just as noticeably as individual nutrients. For hot flushes, simple everyday measures often help, like dressing in layers and a cooler bedroom. The Menopause Trio fits into this bigger picture as a practical addition – one of several levers, not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle or regular check-ups with your gynaecologist.

Quality and Transparency

All three products in the set are manufactured in Germany, vegan and lab-tested. We rely on standardised extracts with clearly declared active-compound content – such as the 20% diosgenin in the wild yam, the 0.3% hypericin in the St. John's wort extract, or the at least 2.5% rosmarinic acid in the sage extract – rather than vague quantity claims. We deliberately avoid unnecessary additives. You'll find the exact composition, the individual raw materials and the respective contents transparently listed on each product's own label.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What's included in the Menopause Trio?

The set consists of three products: Meno Intenso with wild yam, red clover, ashwagandha, Siberian rhubarb and folic acid, Innere Balance with St. John's wort, valerian, passionflower and folic acid, plus a 60:1 sage extract from Macedonia.

Why a set instead of individual products?

In a set, several matching products work together conveniently instead of you assembling them yourself. This saves effort when ordering and covers several menopause topics at once.

How and when do I take the three products?

You take Meno Intenso as one capsule in the morning after your first meal, Innere Balance as two capsules before a meal, and the sage extract as one capsule regardless of time of day.

Do I need to watch out for anything with St. John's wort and medication like the pill?

Yes. The hypericin in St. John's wort can change how well various medications work, including hormonal contraceptives and blood thinners. If you're on long-term medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist beforehand.

Does the set bring my hormones into balance?

That's not a promise this set makes – and no reputable food supplement could make it. Wild yam, red clover isoflavones and sage extract are plant compounds traditionally used during menopause, not hormone replacements. The only authorised EU claim here applies to vitamin B6, which contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. The name “Hormonally balanced” describes the goal many women pursue during this stage of life – not a medical promise made by this set.

Who is the Menopause Trio suitable for?

For adult women who want to address several menopause topics – traditional plant compounds, calmer evenings and sage – in a bundled way. If you're only focused on a single topic, you're often better off with the matching single product.

Are the products in the set lab-tested and vegan?

Yes, all three products are vegan, lab-tested and manufactured in Germany.