Drinking Women’s Symptom Relief Tea Blend engages you in a transformational relationship with the world inside your body and the world around you.

It is a warming, nurturing blend that helps bring some relief in the moment and can work with your body to bring you towards a balanced and even keel for the long haul. It has the strength to meet your monthly challenges and is gently nourishing enough to shift your internal environment over time.

Ingredients: black cohosh,* chamomile,* crampbark (w), dandelion root,* dong quai,* ginger,* lavender,* lemon balm,* licorice,* mint,* raspberry leaf,* red clover,* rose*      *certified organic, (w) ethically wildcrafted

Directions: Begin drinking the Symptom Relief Tea a day or two before you start your cycle, if possible, and then as long as needed. Use as needed for menopausal symptoms. Drink 1-3 cups per day until symptoms subside to help relieve discomforts of PMS, cramps, irregular periods, and menopausal symptoms.

1-2 tsp (depending on your preference and/or severity of symptoms) per cup of hot water steep 15 minutes. Add sweetener and favorite milk if you like.

Comes in 1 oz bag. Good for about 30 cups of tea.


About the Ingredients:

Black Cohosh Root (Cimicifuga racemosa) – also known as squawroot - sweet, pungent, slightly bitter, cooling. A mild sedative and pain reliever, relieves menstrual cramps, hot flashes/flushes, irritability, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Used for PMS, menstrual irregularities, uterine spasms and for reducing inflammation. It promotes menses when there's uterine tension, cramps, and congestion that hinder flow. Black cohosh relaxes the uterus, especially when tension is caused by anxiety. Not for use in pregnancy. For nervous agitation, feelings of heaviness, also used for kidney problems, rheumatic pains and nerve conditions.

Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) warm, bitter, acrid, sweet, tonic, nourishing, and moistening. Dong quai works on the uterus, blood, and muscles. It is a uterine tonic, anti-spasmodic and blood purifier. Dong Quai is the main tonic for women in Chinese medicine used for almost every female gynecological ailment especially for cramps, irregularity, delayed flow, menopause, insomnia and hypertension. It regulates uterine contractions, eases bloating, soothes cramps, settles digestion, helps liver, contains calcium and zinc. It is good for anemia, low vitality and circulation in the abdomen. It is an invigorating tonic.

Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) bitter, neutral and drying. Supports lungs, heart, liver, small intestine, and reproductive system. Crampbark is anti-spasmodic, relaxant, a nervine. It relieves cramps, tension, spasms and eases uterine contractions. It is a muscle relaxant that has a tonic effect on the uterus. It strengthens the uterine muscle and is a pain reliever with nervine actions. It helps with nervousness, agitation, heart palpitations and circulation.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita or Anthemis nobilis) - slightly sweet and bitter – calming, also good digestive, relaxes muscle spasms. The power of the small.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) a bitter, liver tonic, which clears heat. Dandelion is known to be a detoxifying, diuretic and tonic. It helps support the liver to break down hormones so that they can pass out of the body easily and thus help maintain the balance of hormones in the body. It is beneficial to the digestive system especially in helping to break down fats. Both the leaf and the root can be used. Dandelion is highly nutritious and can be taken daily for long periods. Dandelion root provides vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin B complex, as well as zinc, iron and potassium.  Because of its iron content, it is widely used as a remedy for liver ailments, and has a diuretic effect that can help rid the liver of toxins.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) warming and spicy ginger soothes upset stomachs, and eases cramps. Ginger aids digestion, diarrhea, and nausea. It has been used for thousands of years in the East for colds and flus. Many health care professionals use ginger to help treat health problems associated with heavy chronic inflammation, such as arthritis and ulcerative colitis.

Lavender (Lavedula officinalis or angustifolia) soothing, relaxing, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, helps relieve tension, headaches and aids sleep.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) uplifting while relaxing especially for overactive minds and emotions. Lemon balm has a nice body and lemony flavor, it's anti-spasmodic, and anti-viral.

Licorice (Glycorhizza glabra) - very sweet, moistening, soothing to all membranes – anti-inflammatory, expectorant, demulcent. Licorice balances cycles, restores energy, and supports the adrenals. It soothes the digestive and respiratory systems. Helps to reduce stress and is beneficial to the liver. Avoid large quantities if you have hypertension or kidney issues, or if you take heart medicine.

Mint (Menthe spp.)  Mint has always been used medicinally to aid digestion and relieve indigestion. The chemical compound menthol, which is contained in peppermint oil, is well known for its benefits to the lungs and respiratory system. Mint is often helpful for nausea and headaches.

Raspberry leaf (Rubus ideaus) mild, bitter, cool, astringent. Good herb for liver, kidneys, and reproductive organs. Raspberry leaf is a nutritive tonic which strengthens the blood and tones the uterus. It is good for menstrual irregularities especially to help decrease frequent or excessive bleeding. It has often been used as a female tonic to alleviate menstrual discomfort and facilitate childbirth. Raspberry-leaf tea can be taken freely during the last three months of pregnancy and during breast feeding as it encourages the flow of mother's milk. Do not use in the early stages of pregnancy, it can cause uterine contractions. Due to its high mineral composition including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and iron raspberry leaf also promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth, and skin. It is good for diarrhea, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) – sweet, neutral, cool, drying, blood purifier good for heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, skin. Red Clover is known as being an anti-spasmodic, expectorant and nutritive tonic which strengthens blood. It has long been used for pre-natal care and to tone the uterus. Red clover is mineral and nutrient rich. It helps with hormone balancing, works as a blood thinner, and supports milk production in new mothers. Red clover is loaded with calcium and magnesium, contains protein, vitamin B complex and vitamin C. Red clover infusions can be enjoyed daily as a vitamin and mineral rich beverage. The National Cancer Institute has found anti-tumor properties in this herb, and many other cultures around the world use red clover to treat cancer. Herbalists recommend drinking two to four cups of red clover blossom infusions daily.

Red clover will help reduce the frequency of hot flashes and night sweats for menopausal women. Red clover is known as a fertility enhancing herb most likely because of its nourishing and uterine toning qualities which prepare the body for conception. It is a wonderful herb for regulating the menstrual cycle, although because it thins the blood it is best not used by women prone to heavy bleeding unless mixed with herbs to reduce heavy bleeding. Red clover can safely be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. It will deeply nourish and help replenish minerals lost through pregnancy and lactation. It will also help produce abundant breast milk and keep the mother feeling relaxed and healthy.

Rose with a lovely aroma and flavor, Rose is calming, soothing to membranes and nerves, cooling, and comforting. It relieves cramping, is slightly astringent which helps tone tissues yet it is also moistening. And don't most of us feel a little better when there are roses in the room?