Fertility Support Tincture
A carefully balanced herbal tincture combining traditional fertility herbs to support hormonal balance, uterine health, and conception.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Dried red raspberry leaf — 30g
- Dried maca root powder — 10g
- Dried red clover — 20g
- Dried shatavari root — 15g
- 80-proof vodka — 300ml
Instructions
- Combine all herbs in a clean glass jar.
- Cover completely with vodka; herbs must be fully submerged.
- Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark cupboard.
- Shake daily for 4–6 weeks.
- Strain, press herbs, and bottle in amber dropper glass.
- Dose: 30–40 drops in water twice daily, in the first 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle.
Notes
Discontinue use once pregnancy is confirmed. Always consult with a midwife or herbalist when preparing for pregnancy. Maca is a nutritive, not a hormone — it supports the HPA axis.
Interactions & contraindications
Dried red raspberry leaf
Full profile- Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
Pregnancy
Use CautionOne of the most well-known pregnancy herbs — widely used to tone the uterus and prepare for labor, but most midwives recommend waiting until the second or third trimester, since its uterine-toning effect is generally not advised in early pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeCommonly continued after birth as a nutritive, mineral-rich tea; considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Children
Likely SafeSometimes used as a mild nutritive tea for older children; no significant safety concerns at normal amounts.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Dried red raspberry leaf in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Dried maca root powder
Full profile- Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
Pregnancy
AvoidAs a hormone-modulating root traditionally used for fertility support, maca is generally advised against once pregnancy is established, since its endocrine activity is unstudied in that context.
Breastfeeding
Use CautionLimited formal safety data during breastfeeding; hormone-modulating activity means it's generally used cautiously.
Children
AvoidAs a hormone-modulating root, maca is not used in children.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Dried maca root powder in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Dried red clover
Full profilePregnancy
Use CautionCulinary use is fine; concentrated clove oil is a strong mucous-membrane irritant and has a traditional uterine-stimulant reputation at medicinal doses — best avoided beyond occasional culinary seasoning.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeNormal culinary use is considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Children
Use CautionCulinary amounts are fine; clove oil is a potent local anesthetic/irritant and should always be heavily diluted, never applied undiluted to a child's gums or skin.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Dried red clover in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Dried shatavari root
Full profile- Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
Pregnancy
Use CautionUsed in some traditional Ayurvedic pregnancy support formulas, but as a hormone-modulating herb it's generally recommended only under a qualified practitioner's guidance rather than self-directed use.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeTraditionally used to support milk supply postpartum; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Children
Use CautionNot typically self-administered to young children without practitioner guidance.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Dried shatavari root in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
80-proof vodka
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for 80-proof vodka in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on 80-proof vodka itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for 80-proof vodka in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.