meet the founders
Hi, I am Gabriel, one of the founders of Rebel Remedies. I decided to create Rebel Remedies, because I grew up relying heavily on ibuprofen just to function. Without it, I was practically incapacitated, stuck on the toilet with debilitating cramps and painful period poops. While ibuprofen gave me relief, I lived in fear of what years of continuous use might do to my gut. I took it multiple times a day, every day of my six-day cycle. The long-term damage weighed heavily on my mind.
At one point, I thought my only other option was birth control. So many women are pressured into hormonal contraception, not because they’re sexually active, but simply to cope with menstrual pain. And with that comes a new set of problems: depression, feeling disconnected from yourself, and losing your natural cycle altogether.
I refused to accept that those were my only choices. Deep down, I believed there had to be alternatives. And I found them. Herbs changed my life: damiana, alfalfa, red raspberry leaf, and ginger. Since incorporating these into my routine, I’ve had practically pain-free cycles. More than that, I’ve fallen in love with my period. It’s become a sacred time to rest, to reconnect, to unwind.
People often talk about reclaiming our womanhood from patriarchy. But part of that reclamation lies in reclaiming our menstrual cycles that deeply powerful part of us that society has taught us to resent or ignore. How many women do you know who dread their periods? Who suffer silently with PCOS or endometriosis? I know many.
It's become normal for us to suffer. It's become normal to be handed birth control like a cure-all, while our bodies and experiences remain understudied and misunderstood. Especially when herbs, used by generations of women before us, hold so much healing, and so much truth!
This is a silent war against women, and I chose to fight back.
But this fight isn’t just about herbs or medication. It’s about how deeply society infiltrates every single product we use ,from the foods we eat, to the pads we wear, to the very packaging our teas come in. Most of them are loaded with hidden endocrine disruptors: chemicals that interfere with our hormones, our fertility, our energy.
At Rebel Remedies, we refuse to let that slide. That’s why we go further — not only sourcing herbs with a history of healing, but making sure every part of our product is safe for your body. From our chemical-free tea bags to our BPA-free loose-leaf pouches, we’ve removed the toxins that too many brands overlook. Because true healing isn’t just about what’s inside the cup — it’s about the integrity of the whole experience.
Rebel Remedies was born out of my battle with menstrual pain, but it doesn’t end there. The truth is, society has normalized suffering for all of us — whether it’s women being pushed onto birth control, or anyone expected to just "push through" exhaustion, stress, and restless nights.
That’s why we created blends like Return to Sleep — a natural way to calm the nervous system, release tension, and support the deep rest every body deserves. As someone who battled with depersonalisation and derealisation (DPDR) for two years, I know what it feels like to live in a body that won't switch off. I know the panic of being exhausted but wide awake, the overstimulated nervous system, and the longing to feel safe again.
This was made with that in mind — which is why we created the Gentle Sleep version. While valerian is effective for many, it can be overstimulating for those with sensitive nervous systems. This brand has been cultivated from my own story. Through my healing, I’ve learned to consider others — and that intention is carried into every blend we offer, and every future launch still to come.
We also created Return to Intimacy, because I know what it feels like to be completely disconnected — from yourself, your body, your emotions, and the people around you. For a long time, I lived in survival mode. I didn’t feel safe in my own skin, and closeness felt like a threat, not a comfort. This blend is for that version of me — and for anyone trying to come back home to themselves.
This entire brand is rooted in my story. Every blend was created because I personally needed it. And I know if you’re here, you’re probably needing something too. Our products are here to support you — wherever you are on your healing journey.
I overcame the war against my menstrual cycle and overall health, and now I’m here to help you do the same.
JOIN US HERE AT REBEL REMEDIES
Hi, My names Damian, the other founder to rebel remedies.
My mum instilled healthy eating in me from young, feeding me proper nurturing meals, making sure I ate my vegetables and fruit,
Later on I started as a vegan in 2020, when I first came across Dr Sebi. Cooking for myself using his ingredients leveled up my cookin game. Eventually switched back from choosing to be vegan to eating meat again but that new knowledge stayed within me. - this made me more consious of what I was eating - from what made me full to actually viewing what I consumed.
Started to train Muay Thai left me obsessed with creating an optimised diet for it, it was a bad time as well as good. It was an addiction spending majority of the day on my phone tweaking my diet - however it did lead me to research ingredients which isn’t as ordinary to consume compared to many other fighters. This path led me to learn more about nutrition & now what I consumed - the purpose of what it was, how it fueled me, the process in my body it can change. This moment truly changed my eating habits. I’m suprised that this isn’t mandatory in uk schools.
What started my journey into buying herbs for teas, I was always interested for years to better my own health but never ventured into it - I was always hesitant to get in it as it felt like I knew nothing.
Until I met my partner, I first purchased Damiana, red raspberry leaf & alfalfa for her to try to ease her menstrual health after hearing her story and was hella shocked to see how much of a difference it made for her.
Seeing that much of a difference led me to research buying herbs which could better myself - and have really felt a difference.
It really felt like I was steppin into a whole new world.
My Own Struggle
Since young, I always been struggling with intrusive thoughts, and periods of intense fear/paranoia & anxiety even without obvious triggers which made me aggressive or unsocial able. It needed to stop.
My other half - Gabby spent time researching & purchased a couple herbs for me to try, saffron & passionflower.
Now everyday It’s a staple for me, I can’t believe there is something like this which could calm me down so much, although there has been alot of other work i've done, this allowed me to perform my self work better.
What I have seen in others:
Many if my friends suffer with restless sleep, inability to fall asleep or thinking too much before sleeping.
Whether it was their lifestyle, situations they was in or just poor habits. They won’t go doctors or look for medication, Watchin my peoples constantly suffer from this pushed me to research & look for herbs to help ease them. I initially was looking for these herbs to offer them to atleast give them a sense of relief at night, like knowing after this entire day of working - you can get a good nights sleep - Everyone deserves a good nights rest leavin them fresher the next day.
our approach
We are not here to oppose modern medicine. In fact, we’re deeply grateful for it. Doctors, researchers, and medical professionals have changed — and saved — countless lives. Every formulation, every medication, comes from years of study and care. They deserve our appreciation and respect.
But we also believe something is missing.
Too often, healing is reduced to prescriptions. We’re given pills that sometimes help — but just as often mask symptoms, create new ones, or leave us disconnected from our bodies. In so many cases, we’re not asked about our lifestyle, our stress, or our diet. We’re not taught to listen to our bodies. We’re taught to silence them.
That’s not medicine’s fault — it’s the system. A profit-driven model that rewards speed over depth, symptom management over root cause healing. One that profits from our pain, our stress, our exhaustion. And it’s left too many of us suffering — with hormonal imbalances, nervous system burnout, sleep disorders, and deep disconnection from ourselves.
That’s why we created Rebel Remedies — to offer another way.
Herbs gave me back my cycle. They calmed my nervous system. They helped me rest again. And they reminded me of something we all deserve to know: healing is not one-size-fits-all. You shouldn’t have to choose between medication and herbal care. Between science and nature. You deserve both.
Because we’re not anti-medical — we’re anti-silencing.
We believe in reconnection, restoration, and reclaiming what the system taught us to suppress.
So whether you're here because of painful cycles, restless nights, burnout, or emotional disconnection — I see you. I was you. I am you.
This brand was built from my story, but it’s here to hold space for yours.
JOIN US HERE AT REBEL REMEDIES.
RECLAIM YOUR BODY. RECLAIM YOUR POWER.