Momotaro Apotheca ingredient research
Ingredient Research
Every ingredient in every Momotaro Apotheca formula, with the studies behind it. Pick a product to explore what's inside.
Why we chose these ingredients
Every Momotaro Apotheca formula starts with the question a good clinician asks: what does the research say? Our products were developed with input from OB-GYNs, naturopathic doctors and MDs, and each ingredient was chosen for its history in published research and traditional practice.
On these pages you'll find that research, ingredient by ingredient, with links to every source. Many ingredients appear in more than one product, and each has one page linked from every product that contains it.
These pages summarize research on individual ingredients, which were often studied on other parts of the body or in different forms. What we can add is nearly 10 years of experience with our products, feedback from more than 100,000 customers, and the naturopaths, OB-GYNs and pelvic floor therapists who recommend them.
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We prioritize quality, safety and sustainability as pillars of our business. Our organic supplier partners are certified by Oregon Tilth, which is fully accredited with the USDA National Organic Program. With a focus on finding the highest quality materials, we use certified organic ingredients wherever we can, and we promise to never test on animals. Made with love in Portland, Oregon.
We take great care to make our products effective yet gentle enough for everyone. We always recommend that you consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication. For questions about our suppliers, ingredients and business practices, reach out directly at support@momotaroapotheca.com.
Soothe & Restore Salve
Our best-selling balm for tender, itchy or irritated vulvar skin.
- CalendulaThe soothing heart of the Salve, with modern skin trials behind it.
- Tea Tree OilUsed at about 2%, and far gentler on friendly lactobacilli than on Gardnerella in the lab.
- Oregon GrapeA Pacific Northwest native rich in berberine.
- GoldensealA North American herbal classic, also rich in berberine.
- EchinaceaA prairie botanical studied for calming irritated skin.
- Coconut OilMelts at body temperature and helps skin hold its moisture.
- JojobaClose to the oils skin makes on its own.
- Kokum ButterA firm plant butter for a balm texture without greasiness.
- BeeswaxA soft protective layer against friction and moisture loss.
Vaginal Suppository
Calendula, echinacea and tea tree in a gentle melt-in base.
- CalendulaThe same soothing flower that anchors the Salve.
- EchinaceaA prairie botanical studied for calming irritated skin.
- Tea Tree OilA small amount, valued for its selectivity in lab studies.
- Oregon GrapeA Pacific Northwest native rich in berberine.
- BeechwoodKnown in homeopathic practice as Kreosotum.
- Northern White CedarKnown in homeopathic practice as Thuja.
- Cocoa ButterHolds its shape in the jar and melts at body temperature.
- Coconut OilPart of the gentle base that softens on contact.
- JojobaClose to the oils skin makes on its own.
- BeeswaxHelps each suppository keep its shape until use.
Urinary Tract & Pelvic Health Super Supplement
Five well-researched botanicals for everyday urinary tract support.
- D-MannoseA simple sugar widely studied for urinary tract health.
- CranberryOne of the most-studied plants for urinary tract health.
- Uva-UrsiBearberry leaf, recognized by European health authorities for the bladder.
- Oregon GrapeA Pacific Northwest native rich in berberine.
- Marshmallow RootA gentle herb rich in soothing mucilage.
Daily Probiotic
Ten named strains, 25 billion CFU, chosen for vaginal and gut health.
- Lactobacillus crispatusThe species most often leading a healthy vaginal microbiome.
- Lactobacillus gasseriAt home in both the vagina and the gut.
- Lactobacillus rhamnosusOne of the most-studied probiotic species in women.
- Lactobacillus reuteriHalf of the best-known probiotic pair in women's health.
- Lactobacillus acidophilusOne of the best-known probiotic species.
- Lactobacillus plantarumA hardy strain with its own large human trial.
- Lactobacillus paracaseiA versatile lactobacillus studied for vaginal bacteria.
- Lactobacillus brevisFrom fermented foods like pickles and sauerkraut.
- Bifidobacterium lactisOur strain has its own published human trials.
- Bifidobacterium longumOne of the first friendly bacteria in the human gut.
- JojobaThe Tonic's base, close to the oils skin makes on its own.
- Tea Tree OilValued for its selectivity in lab studies.
- GoldensealA North American herbal classic, rich in berberine.
- Oregon GrapeA Pacific Northwest native rich in berberine.
- Virginia CedarwoodA wild-harvested oil with a warm, woody scent.
- Sweet OrangeA bright citrus hydrosol.
- Orange Blossom WaterThe flower water of the bitter orange tree, also called neroli water.
- Rose WaterA gentle, much-loved flower water.
- RosemaryA fresh herb water with antioxidant compounds.
- LavenderOne of the best-known calming botanicals.
- Glyceryl Caprylate & Glyceryl UndecylenateGentle coconut- and castor-derived ingredients that keep it fresh.
- Sunflower Seed OilRich in linoleic acid, studied for the skin barrier.
- Argan OilA Moroccan nut oil naturally rich in vitamin E.
- Sweet Almond OilA classic gentle oil for dry skin.
- JojobaClose to the oils skin makes on its own.
- Sea BuckthornA golden berry oil rich in omega-7 fatty acids.
- SandalwoodA warm, woody essential oil.
- GrapefruitA bright citrus essential oil.
- Black PepperA warming, spicy essential oil.
See our Certificates of Analysis for third-party testing. Last reviewed: November 2026. Questions about a source? Contact us.
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Momotaro Apotheca products and this information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.