Placenta encapsulation is a modern way of consuming the placenta after birth. The placenta is prepared, dehydrated, ground into a fine powder, and placed into capsules.

At The Holistic Village, our standard preparation is the Traditional Chinese Medicine–inspired steamed method, unless another available option is discussed beforehand.

Traditional Chinese Medicine–Inspired / Heated Method

This preparation draws on traditional Chinese concepts of warmth and balance following childbirth. Within this framework, birth is understood as a transition during which warming practices are used to support the mother.

The placenta is rinsed, steamed, cooled, sliced into thin pieces, and thoroughly dehydrated before being ground and placed into capsules.

Some clients choose this method hoping to support energy, mood, milk production, and their overall postpartum experience. These are reported experiences rather than established medical benefits. Research has not demonstrated that placenta capsules prevent or treat postpartum depression or anxiety, increase milk supply, or correct iron deficiency.

Capsule quantity depends on the size of the placenta, capsule size, and whether any portion is reserved for other products.

Our standard preparation contains no added herbs. If you are interested in herbal additions, please mention them during your inquiry so we can review the preparation and your individual health history.

Unsteamed / “Raw” Method

Unsteamed preparation is available upon request and following an eligibility review.

With this method, the placenta is rinsed, sliced, and dehydrated without being steamed first. Once fully dried, it is ground into powder and placed into capsules.

Some clients describe a more noticeable or stimulating experience with unsteamed capsules, while others prefer steamed preparation. These reports are anecdotal; there is no reliable evidence establishing that either method provides stronger, faster, or longer-lasting benefits.

The term “raw” refers to skipping the steaming step. The finished capsules still undergo dehydration.

Please share your medical history, medications, pregnancy complications, and any infection concerns when discussing preparation options. Individual assessment is important, and not every placenta can be accepted for processing.

Half-and-Half Option

For clients interested in both preparations, we offer the option of preparing part of the placenta using the steamed method and part using the unsteamed method, subject to eligibility.

Each preparation is packaged separately and clearly labeled. The number of capsules in each portion will vary.

Steaming of the TCM/Heated method helps kill surface bacteria, therefore it is preferred for placentas where surface bacteria may be present, such as exposure to meconium, prolonged exposure to afterbirth water with waterbirths, etc. Hormones and most vitamins, iron, and selenium remain after steaming; however, vitamin A, thymine, vitamin D, and some B vitamins are affected by the heating process. Can be steamed with added herbs, lemon, pepper, ginger, frankincense, myrrh, garlic, turmeric, oils, etc. As a standard, it’s prepared without additions; please let me know if you’d like add additions.

Once you’ve chosen a preparation method, choose a package!

The Essentials — $250

• Placenta encapsulation

• Labeled capsule container and storage instructions

• Cord keepsake

The Keepsake Collection — $300

• Everything in The Essentials

• Placenta print on canvas

The Complete Collection — $325

• Everything in The Keepsake Collection

• Plain placenta tincture

• Delivery within a one-hour radius of Longview, Texas or free shipping

Placenta Tincture — $40

Available as an addition to The Essentials or The Keepsake Collection, and included in The Complete Collection.

The plain option contains placenta in an alcohol base without added herbs. Bottle size and preparation details are confirmed before booking.

Tinctures follow a separate preparation timeline from the three-day capsule turnaround.

Benefits / Uses:

• Increased energy

• Healing during illness

• Emotion stabilization

• Hormone stabilization

  • Helpful in returning of menstrual cycles postpartum

  • Helpful in time of menopause

• Increased breastmilk supply

• General pain reliever

• Tooth pain / infant teething pain

  • Application: 2 drops of tincture on clean fingertip and massage gently onto baby’s gums. This process is slightly controversial because of the alcohol used to preserve the tincture; in most research the small amount of alcohol is not enough to negatively affect baby.

Herbal Options & Add-On Prices

Lemon Balm — $10
Traditionally used for relaxation and calming support.

Chamomile — $10
Traditionally used for relaxation and digestive comfort.

Moringa Leaf — $10
Studied for supporting milk production, with some positive findings.

Cramp Bark — $15
Traditionally used for menstrual cramps and muscle spasms.

Black Haw Bark — $15
Traditionally used for cramping and muscle spasms.

Motherwort — $15
Traditionally used for nervous tension and menstrual symptoms.

Yarrow — $10
Traditionally used for digestive complaints and menstrual symptoms.

Holy Basil — $10
Traditionally used for stress support.

Red Raspberry Leaf — $10
Traditionally used in women’s herbal preparations.

Nettle Leaf — $10
Traditionally used as a postpartum tonic and for lactation support.

Lavender Flower — $10
Traditionally used for relaxation and sleep.

Ginger — $10
Commonly used for nausea and digestive comfort.

Shatavari Root — $10
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for lactation support.

Dandelion Root — $10
Traditionally used in digestive and other herbal preparations.

St. John’s Wort — $10
Studied for depression in adults.

Prices apply per herb, per finished capsule batch or tincture bottle. Adding an herb to both preparations incurs separate charges. Custom blends are quoted individually.

Pricing and availability are confirmed following review.

Not every herb is suitable for both capsules and tinctures. Some requests or combinations may not be available.

Turnaround, Delivery & Pickup

Capsule turnaround: Three days from receipt of your placenta.

Delivery $5: Available within a one-hour radius of Longview, Texas. Delivery is included in The Complete Collection.

Pickup: Available for all packages.

Shipping: Available upon request. Arrangements, costs, and additional transit time are confirmed before booking.