Women's Hormone Balance Tea
A targeted herbal blend to support oestrogen balance, ease PMS, regulate cycles, and support fertility. Best drunk in the first half of the menstrual cycle.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Dried red raspberry leaf — 3 tbsp
- Dried vitex berries (chaste tree) — 1 tbsp
- Dried dong quai root — 1 tbsp
- Dried red clover flowers — 2 tbsp
- Dried spearmint — 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Combine all herbs in a jar.
- Simmer vitex berries and dong quai in 400ml water for 10 minutes (decoction).
- Add remaining herbs; remove from heat and steep 15 minutes.
- Strain; drink 1–2 cups daily in the follicular phase (days 1–14 of cycle).
Notes
Vitex (chaste tree) takes 3 months of consistent use to show effects. Do not use during pregnancy. Avoid if taking hormonal contraception or fertility medications without guidance.
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 vitex berries (chaste tree)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Dried vitex berries (chaste tree) in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Dried vitex berries (chaste tree) 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 Dried vitex berries (chaste tree) 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 dong quai root
Full profile- Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
Pregnancy
AvoidDong quai is a well-documented uterine stimulant with historical use to induce menstruation and labor — contraindicated throughout pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
AvoidHormone-modulating and uterine-stimulant activity mean it's generally avoided during breastfeeding as well.
Children
AvoidAs a hormone-modulating herb, dong quai is not used in children.
Blood thinners (warfarin)
Contains natural coumarins that add to anticoagulant effect.
Hormone therapies
Possible phytoestrogenic activity.
Dried red clover flowers
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 flowers 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 spearmint
Full profile- Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
Pregnancy
Use CautionMilder than peppermint and commonly used for pregnancy-related nausea in tea form, though frequent/concentrated use is generally moderated given spearmint's mild traditional hormone-modulating (anti-androgenic) reputation.
Breastfeeding
Use CautionLike peppermint, larger amounts are traditionally associated with reduced milk supply — keep to occasional tea use while nursing.
Children
Likely SafeMilder than peppermint and commonly used in diluted tea form for children's digestive upset.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Dried spearmint in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.