Our gentle and soothing Menstrual Support Tea combines hormone-balancing herbs to provide comfort and relief throughout your period. This herbal blend is an ideal companion for navigating the shifts your body goes through each month. It's been developed by our team with powerful natural ingredients - including raspberry leaf, ginger, chamomile, and lemon balm - to help you embrace (and perhaps reconcile with) your natural monthly variations. This blend brings balance to your mood, energy levels, and hormone changes - and most importantly, works to ease PMS discomfort.
Cramp bark
Also known as guelder rose, cramp bark is very effective at alleviating painful cramps (as its name suggests!) and spasms, by relaxing muscles and blood vessels especially around the pelvic area. It relieves congestion of the uterus, helping to ease symptoms associated with lumps attached to the wall of the womb (fibroids), abnormal tissue build-up in the womb (endometriosis), and abnormally heavy bleeding (menorrhagia).
Raspberry leaf
Rich in a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, raspberry leaf is a powerful astringent with specific affinity for the female reproductive system. It gently tones and strengthens the uterine and pelvic muscles, and has a powerful vulnerary action, meaning that it can help heal wounds internally and externally. It helps to restore hormonal balance in cases of breakthrough period bleeding, irregular periods, ovarian cysts and painful periods. It eases cramps and spasms during periods, soothing discomfort.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a mild sedative, meaning that it gently eases restlessness and tension. It relieves spasms and inflammation — helping to soothe period-related discomfort. It also eases pre-menstrual headaches, migraines and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It is cooling and relaxing, and can soothe any stress-related digestive upsets.
Skullcap
Skullcap is rich in nutrients essential to a healthy nervous system. It helpfully eases tension and agitation, and helps relieve discomfort and spasms. This makes it particularly effective to assist with relieving period discomfort, but also other symptoms often associated with premenstrual syndrome, such as tension, headaches, irritability and low mood.
Rose
Rose has a soothing and uplifting aroma, and it is specifically helpful to relieve uterine congestion causing painful, heavy and irregular periods. Rose is relaxing and antispasmodic — it soothes menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome. Rose also supports a healthy gut flora and alleviates tension, irritability and fatigue.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is deliciously refreshing and uplifting. It is relaxing, mildly sedative and analgesic. It reduces tension and elevates the mood. It can be used for irregular and painful periods and irritability in premenstrual syndrome.
Ginger
Ginger is warming and stimulates circulation and digestion. It promotes blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body. It reduces the tendency to blood clotting and is excellent in all conditions associated with poor circulation. It therefore helps relieve any uterine congestion. It also naturally soothes spasms and tension, making it helpful for period discomfort.
Nettle leaf
Nettle is a great remineralizer for women on their periods. It is particularly nourishing, rich in vitamins A and C and minerals, particularly iron, calcium, silica, magnesium and potassium. All of these nutrients are essential for the maintenance of vibrant health and vitality. It also eases heavy bleeding and helps increase haemoglobin levels, which is very important for those experiencing a heavy flow.
This herbal tea contains nettle leaf, rose petals, cramp bark, skullcap, raspberry leaf, lemon balm, ginger and chamomile.
When to drink
We recommend drinking 1 cup in between meals, 1-3 times a day. We recommend drinking this tea up to 3 days before the menstrual cycle starts and during the cycle.
How often to drink
You can drink this tea daily, up to 3 cups per day.
How to make
Infuse one teaspoon of loose herbs in a cup of boiled water. Leave for 10-15 minutes, strain, cool and enjoy. We recommend covering the tea while it brews to ensure maximum potency and flavour. You can infuse the same serving of herbs twice in boiling water to make a second cup.
Cautions
Do not exceed the recommended amount. Not suitable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you take any medication, please consult one of our Medical Herbalists or a healthcare practitioner before use. Please feel free email us on info@zenmaitri.com
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place.
To enhance the benefits of our Menstrual Support Tea:
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Cycle Awareness: Tracking your menstrual cycle can offer insights into mood changes, energy levels, and physical symptoms. This understanding can enable you to tailor self-care strategies to different phases of your cycle.
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Gentle Exercise: Movement can alleviate menstrual cramps and promote endorphin release, which acts as a natural painkiller. Activities such as yoga, walking, or swimming can be particularly beneficial during menstruation.
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Nutrition Focus: A diet rich in essential fatty acids, magnesium, and B vitamins can help mitigate menstrual symptoms. Prioritise foods like:
Leafy greens (for iron and magnesium)
Nuts and seeds (for magnesium and essential fatty acids)
Pulses and whole grains (for B vitamins and sustained energy)
Dark chocolate (for magnesium and mood enhancement)
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Limit Processed Foods: Reduce the intake of processed foods, caffeine, and sugars which can exacerbate bloating and mood swings.
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Mindful Relaxation: Engage in practices that ground and centre you. Meditation, deep breathing exercises, or even journaling can provide emotional relief and clarity.
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Hydration: Water supports the body's natural processes, including detoxification. Drinking herbal teas, such as our Menstrual Support Tea, or simply chamomile or ginger tea, can also alleviate menstrual discomfort.
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Warmth: Using a warm compress or heating pad on the abdomen can provide immediate relief from cramps.
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Limit Stress: Chronic stress can exacerbate menstrual symptoms. Aim to find healthy outlets for stress, be it through hobbies, relaxation techniques, or spending time in nature.
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Sleep: Ensure adequate sleep, as fatigue can amplify menstrual discomfort and mood swings.
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