How Often Should I Drink FertiliTea?

Some things about trying to conceive don't have to be stressful. Take a few minutes to relax and treat yourself to a couple of cups of FertiliTea every day. Enjoy it hot or cold! FertiliTea is naturally refreshing and delicious without any artificial sweeteners, sugar or stevia, but feel free to add a sweetener of your choice if you desire.

What are the Benefits of a Loose-Leaf Tea?

A loose-leaf tea ensures maximum freshness, flavor and, most importantly, nutritional support. Herbal tea leaves need room to expand in order to properly transfer all their nutrients. Our airtight, vacuum-packed, light-proof bags keep tea fresh for up to two years and contain no glues or staples that are commonly used in teabags. Use a tea ball to infuse the tea in a cup, or make an entire pot of tea and store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Is FertilTea Organic?

To make FertilTea, we source only certified organic and wildcrafted herbs. What is a wildcrafted herb? Good question. Long before herbs began to be cultivated through farming, herbalists foraged for edible and medicinal herbs in nature, allowing herbalists to collect the herbs during their natural season and at their highest potency. Wildcrafting, as this practice is known, is still alive today. For example, the supply of organically grown Lady's Mantle is not sufficient to meet the demand, so we instead source wildcrafted Lady's Mantle - picked from its natural habitat.

Is There Caffeine in FertiliTea?

FertiliTea includes Green Tea, an herb rich in antioxidants that contains a very small amount of caffeine. The amount of caffeine in one cup of FertiliTea is equivalent to 1/60th the amount of caffeine in a regular cup of coffee.

Vitex Agnus Castus, commonly known as Chasteberry, is the herb many women reach for at the first sign of gynecological troubles. Vitex has been used medicinally for several centuries to relieve the symptoms of PMS, to restore regularity to the menstrual cycle, and to balance the hormones that impact reproductive health and fertility. Vitex is believed to work by acting on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, both of which secrete hormones or send signals to other parts of the body to trigger the production of reproductive hormones. Vitex has been shown to help increase the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) while gently suppressing the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Vitex is also believed to maintain healthy progesterone levels, which is especially important following ovulation - or during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Vitex's impact on progesterone may help lengthen the luteal phase for women who experience a luteal phase that is too short. A short luteal phase, referred to as luteal phase defect, can be a reason women have difficulty conceiving and/or maintaining a pregnancy.

Red Raspberry Leaf, championed as the "Women's Herb" since the late 1500s, is recommended for all things female, from period cramps to morning sickness during pregnancy. It is highly regarded for its ability to tone the uterus and the muscles of the pelvic region, which is helpful in preparation for pregnancy and childbirth. Red Raspberry Leaf's ability to act as a uterine tonic is attributed to its astringent (meaning, to cause contraction) activity, as well as the presence of the alkaloid fragarine in the plant, an active compound that helps to both relax tense muscles and to tighten muscles that are too lax. The tannins in Red Raspberry Leaf give it a taste similar to black tea (minus the caffeine!), and, along with flavonoids in the plant, provide antioxidant support. Also, Red Raspberry Leaf is naturally high in several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins A, C, E, the family of B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and iron, which are all nutrients that you need on board to support a healthy pregnancy.

Green Tea comes from the plant with the botanical name Camellia sinensis, and is most well known as a rich source of potent antioxidants called polyphenols. Polyphenols are supportive of reproductive health by helping to prevent oxidative stress, and thereby protecting egg cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.

Lady's Mantle gained a mystical reputation among early herbalists when it came to be believed that the morning dew that formed droplets of water on the leaves of the plant had the power to turn regular metals into gold. In more modern times, it has become known as the "Happy Uterus" herb, and it is often recommended as a “tonic” for the female reproductive system that can be used to relieve menstrual pain, cramping and heavy bleeding, and to tone and strengthen the uterus.

Nettle Leaf, also called Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a natural diuretic and detoxifying herb that helps your body rid itself quickly of toxins. It has both astringent and anti-inflammatory activity, and is therefore recommended for relief of PMS symptoms and menstrual pain, and provides a toning effect on the uterus. It contains several nutrients that are critical to good reproductive health, including Vitamins A, C, D, K, potassium, iron, and polyphenols.

Peppermint gives FertiliTea a delicious flavor and has the added benefit of serving as a sexual stimulant.

Lady's Mantle - the Happy Uterus Herb A healthy and strong uterus is a happy uterus! As you prepare for pregnancy and then childbirth, give your uterus the love it needs to be ready to stretch to accommodate the growth of the baby, and then contract during labor and delivery. FertiliTea includes herbs traditionally used to strengthen and tone the uterus: Red Raspberry Leaf, Lady's Mantle, and Nettle Leaf. These herbs are known for their astringent activity, which help the uterus contract and then relax as needed. These herbs also have anti-inflammatory action, which can be helpful for alleviating menstrual pain and cramping.