Nursing tea, sometimes referred to as lactation tea, is an herbal tea blend thought to promote milk supply in nursing mothers but with the right herbs it can do much more. Herbal teas can be nutritionally nourishing and another way to keep hydrated. Here are some of the things our herbs have been used for:

Red Raspberry Leaf - Red raspberry leaf is a superior blood cleanser, and is classically coined as a top uterine tonic. It helps to support and tonify the uterus and more. Think of it as a superfood to your blood and uterus. It’s also used pre-birth to prepare the pelvic muscles for labour and birth. Following birth, a raspberry leaf infusion is used as a uterine tonic to help expel the placenta (Gladstar, 1993), restore the elasticity of the womb and uterine ligaments, and as a galactagogue to increase the flow of breastmilk (Berger, 1998).

Nettle - is one of Nature’s greatest multivitamin! Rich in nutrients, minerals and high in iron. It’s deeply nourishing for regular womb care, pre & post cycle, for fertility, for postpartum after birth, and in the case of a miscarriage. Nettle also supports kidney health, clears urinary tract infections and is incredibly effective at reducing seasonal allergies. The rich nutrition can soothe fatigue and is an energizing pick-me-up if you’re feeling tired during pregnancy.

Lemon Balm - Having a new baby can be unsettling and increases anxiety. Lemon Balm calms the mind and reduces stress, anxiety, mild depression, restlessness and irritability.

Red Clover - Red clover is often used to boost fertility, as well as great tonic to prepare the uterus for pregnancy due to its blood purifying and mineralizing properties. Studies also demonstrate it to be a great galactagogue as it stimulates prolactin secretion, therefore increasing milk production.

Anise Seed - Anise is valued by herbalists for its galactagogue action and it is commonly included in formulas to support milk production. Its sweet and pleasant flavour makes it a great base for a delicious nursing tea. Furthermore, it can soothe a colic suffering infant, as some of its constituents can be passed through to the milk (Stansbury, 2018; Weed, 1986).

Fennel Seed - As another common galactagogue, fennel may increase the quality and volume of milk. Of all its herbal actions, the fennel seed is probably most well known as a digestive aid due to its carminative and antispasmodic properties. As many of the volatile oils are carried through to milk, just like anise, fennel can also ease colic and indigestion in infants (Bennett, 2014; Hoffmann, 2003; Holmes, 1997).

Fenugreek - Promoting the production and flow of milk is the first use many Western herbalists think of with respect to fenugreek. It is also traditionally used as a galactagogue in Ayurveda. Aviva Romm (2010) documents its common use among lactation specialists, who report having helped countless people increase milk supply with this herb.