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Herbal Fertility Tea (with 5 pre-conception, fertility-enhancing herbs!)

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Did you know that it’s just as important to nourish your body with healthy foods prior to conception as it is to eat healthily during pregnancy? One easy way to do that is to consume herbs that support hormone balance and optimize reproductive health… by drinking this delicious herbal fertility tea!

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It’s imperative that women’s bodies are of the utmost health prior to conception. Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth are beautiful — yet physically demanding!

Nourish yourself even before you get pregnant to help ensure a healthy baby and a healthy mama. Eating a healthy diet pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum are all important, and drinking herbal teas can help support these times.

Pink-colored hormone balancing smoothie in a small glass jar with a glass straw, surrounded by cherries, flax seeds, and almonds.

If you’re not a fan of fertility teas (or maybe you’re just looking for a little variety), try any of these hormone balancing smoothies that will help balance your hormones throughout every phase of your cycle.

  • Mango, Turmeric & Ginger Hormone Balancing Smoothie For Menstruation
  • Cherry, Flax & Maca Hormone Balancing Smoothie for the Follicular Stage
  • Mixed Berry Hormone Balancing Smoothie For Ovulation Support
  • Chocolate, Avocado & Blueberry Hormone Balancing Smoothie For Luteal Phase Support
  • (Bonus!) Dairy-Free Hormone-Balancing Chocolate Malt {with maca & collagen!}

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For other hormonal and fertility support, check out:

  • 10 Essential Oils To Use During Every Phase Of Your Cycle
  • Understanding The Female Cycle & How Seeds Can Restore Hormone Balance
  • Hormone-Balancing Bliss Balls For Seed Cycling
  • Naturally Knocked Up with Donielle Baker

Table Of Contents

  • Fertility-Enhancing Herbs
  • Stinging Nettle Leaf
  • Red Raspberry Leaf
  • Peppermint Leaf
  • Red Clover Herb
  • Green Tea
  • How To Make Herbal Fertility Tea
    • Herbal Tea Blend
    • Hot Tea
    • Herbal Tea Infusion (Iced Tea)
  • Herbal Fertility Tea Recipe

Fertility-Enhancing Herbs

This list isn’t extensive. There are many more herbs and adaptogens that enhance fertility (and make a delicious fertility tea), yet the following five herbs are both readily available and generally safe for all women.

Enjoy these herbs as a warm fertility tea, or an infusion over ice!

  1. Stinging Nettle Leaf
  2. Red Raspberry Leaf
  3. Peppermint Leaf
  4. Red Clover Herb
  5. Green Tea

Dried nettle leaf in a small ceramic bowl.

Stinging Nettle Leaf

Nettle is an all-around perfect herb for fertility tea.

It nourishes the glandular system, tones the uterus, is rich in minerals, and may even relieve seasonal allergies due to its natural antihistamine properties. To top that off, nettle contains the greatest amount of chlorophyll out of all herbs, which is important to clean, purify, and oxygenate the blood. (Source.)

It packs a nutritional punch, with Vitamins A, C, and K1 as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. The calcium specifically may help ease leg and other muscle spasms during pregnancy.

Dried red raspberry leaf in a small ceramic bowl.

Red Raspberry Leaf

As the name suggests, red raspberry leaf is made from the leaves of raspberries after they are dried and crushed. It contains an impressive amount of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it a great addition to this fertility tea recipe.

Red raspberry leaf tones the uterine muscles with the help of an alkaloid calledĀ fragrine and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron (source). This may help prevent miscarriage after conception occurs, particularly when weakness of the uterus is apparent.

Dried peppermint leaf in a small ceramic bowl.

Peppermint Leaf

Peppermint leaf is rich in minerals including potassium and calcium, as well as antioxidants, which help your body stay healthy by fighting off illnesses such as fever and cough (source).

Most importantly, it has a delicious flavor that outshines many of the other herbs, making it a delicious addition to the fertility tea recipe below.

Dried clover in a small ceramic bowl.

Red Clover Herb

Red clover (the whole plant) contains a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals. In fact, it contains nearly every single trace mineral needed by the glandular system.

It aids in detoxification of environmental pollutants and was traditionally used for cardiovascular health (source).

One surprising benefit of red clover’s ability to improve circulatory function? Increased cervical mucus and support of uterine tissue (source)!

Cervical mucus is very important during conception because it…

  • nourishes the sperm
  • protects the sperm
  • serves as the medium through which the sperm travels to fertilize the egg

That’s why it’s incredibly important to have fertile cervical mucus, and red clover is known to aid in vaginal dryness and increase cervical mucus.

Green tea in a small ceramic bowl.

Green Tea

I know what you’re thinking… Green tea has caffeine! Doesn’t that go against everything you’ve ever heard about optimizing fertility?

Yes, caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy. Yet, green tea is rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, folate, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous — so it might actually be a good thing to have in your fertility tea arsenal after all!

Most importantly, green tea contains a specific type of antioxidant known as polyphenols. These compounds reduce inflammation and improve the flow of blood to various tissues in your body.

Even though there hasn’t been much research to show that green tea can help with conception, its antioxidant properties are promising (source).

Due to its caffeine content, however, we’re using only a 1/2 part in this herbal fertility tea blend. Feel free to omit it completely if you are sensitive to caffeine.

How To Make Herbal Fertility Tea

Herbal Tea Blend

Making this recipe is simple, you simply gather your dried herbs and combine them in a bowl.

Transfer the entire mixture into an airtight container and store out of direct sunlight.

Pouring hot tea into a mug from a purple teapot.

Hot Tea

To make a hot herbal fertility tea, steep 1/4 cup herbs in a coffee or tea press.

Cover herbs with water and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

Strain herbs, add honey or lemon (as desired), and enjoy!

Pouring a cold herbal infusion into a glass to make iced tea. A lemon slice is stuck on the rim of the glass.

Herbal Tea Infusion (Iced Tea)

If you’d like to make a fertility tea herbal infusion, simply add 1/2 cup herb blend to a quart-size Mason jar.

Fill with tepid water to the top, cover the jar with a lid, and leave at room temperature overnight.

In the morning, strain out the herbs and enjoy tea over ice, sweetened with honey, and garnished with a lemon wedge.

Store any remaining tea in the refrigerator.

Pouring a cold herbal infusion into a glass to make iced tea. A lemon slice is stuck on the rim of the glass.
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Herbal Fertility Tea Recipe

Nourish yourself with this homemade tea for boosting fertility! It's easy to make a large batch ahead of time and have on hand for a quick tea.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 22 servings
Calories 3 kcal
Author Anya Jang

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red raspberry leaf
  • 1 cup dried stinging nettle leaf
  • 1 cup dried peppermint
  • 1 cup red clover
  • 1/2 cup green tea leaves optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all herbs and optional green tea into a bowl.

  2. Stir to combine and store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

To drink as a tea:

  1. Add 1/4 cup herb blend to a coffee or tea press.

  2. Add boiling water, cover, and allow to steep for 10 minutes.

  3. Discard used herbs, then enjoy tea in a mug with a touch of honey or a lemon slice.

To drink as an infusion:

  1. Add 1/2 cup herb blend to a quart-sized Mason jar.

  2. Fill with tepid water to top. Close the jar and leave at room temperature overnight.

  3. In the morning, pour infusion through a strainer into another quart-sized Mason jar.

  4. Discard herbs and drink infusion as desired!

  5. Store in the refrigerator if it will not be consumed within 12 hours.

Recipe Notes

  • Consider using other nourishing herbs, such as chaste berry vitex and ashwagandha, according to your specific needs! (Learn more about these two herbs here.)
Nutrition Facts
Herbal Fertility Tea Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 168IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What fertility-friendly herbs would you add to this blend?

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You are responsible for your own health and for the use of any remedies, treatments, or medications you use at home. Herbs are powerful medicine, so you should always speak to your health provider before ingesting any herb, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any other medications.

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About Anya Jang

Anya is the founder and author behind Prepare & Nourish, a place where she shares her passion for traditional, healthy and delicious foods. She enjoys re-creating her deeply rooted Slavic recipes with nourishing ingredients all the while keeping her home and homeschooling their children. She and her husband love to share good food with good friends around their hand-crafted farmhouse table in Northern California. You can connect with Anya on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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  1. Linda Adjei says

    June 29, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Dear Anya,

    I am in my early 40’s married and trying to conceive. Please which herbal fertility tea will you recommend for me that contain all the five pre-conception herbs. I am confused.
    I heard of yourtea fertility, dherbs uterus formula supplement and tea.
    Please I really need your help.

    Sincerely,
    Linda

    Reply
  2. Edna says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Is there any side effect

    Reply
  3. Wendy Gardner says

    August 11, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Anya (and Wardee!) I wish I had this list way back when I had my son.. I was glugging back organic raspberry leaf tea.. didn’t fancy the flavour much!

    Some red clover or mint would have made it rather yummy.

    As I type I’m sipping some Moroccan blend tea- green tea plus lashing of peppermint and spearmint. Divine and great for the summer heat and humidity.

    Reply
  4. Patricia says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    I tried this and it’s really good! The only recommendation I would make is to do 1/2 part peppermint because the peppermint is kind of overpowering and I’m losing the flavors that the other teas.

    Reply
  5. Kelly Dobbs says

    September 28, 2020 at 9:38 am

    I’ve been trying to conceive for 7 years and have gone through 3 failed IVF cycles and several IUI’s without any results. Lately, I’ve been looking for alternatives to conventional medicine. I’ve heard some good things about this: and was hoping any of you had some feedback on it. Any response would be helpful, thanks!

    Reply
  6. CarefulHerbalist says

    November 19, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Please be advised that red clover, while a very effective fertility enhancing tea (I got my babies using it to improve my ovulatory cervical fluid quality), is ALSO a blood thinner! If you have any preexisting conditions that would be problematic for this, or if you are already taking prescription blood thinners for any reason, you should NOT use this herb.

    Reply
  7. Crystal B says

    January 19, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    Thank yo for this awesome tea ?
    How much chaste berry vitex & ashwagandha would you recommend?

    Reply
  8. Rebecca Atako says

    September 13, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    All the leafs you mentioned I can’t find them in Nigerian how do I get them please

    Reply
    • Ada says

      October 24, 2022 at 7:45 am

      Hi Rebecca, just came across this post now and I saw your comment.. if you’re still in Nigeria and still need these herbs.. try to reach out to kasie on her instagram page @kasiezherbs_n_spices . She has most of all these natural herbs and more.

      Reply
  9. Sana says

    January 24, 2022 at 8:54 am

    Hi. This list is phenomenal. But don’t know what is best for me. I have been trying to conceive naturally for 7years. I have had 2 failed (ICSI) ivf treatments. straight after my 3rd ivf cycle was successful and now I have a healthy 2 year old daughter. Since then I’ve been trying again with no luck. At the moment I’m taking supplements with doctors advice (vitC1000mg, zinc50mg, coQ10600mg, omega3 1000mg, myo-inositol 2000mg at night only, L-arginine1000mg, folic acid 400mcg)on going for 3 months now. Please help with what else I can cooperate in my diet. Thank you

    Reply
  10. Xiomara says

    July 19, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    During which phase of my cycle do I consume this tea? How often, everyday or a few times a week? Thanks

    Reply
  11. Bilal says

    January 1, 2024 at 1:02 am

    Which phase of my cycle do I consume this tea?twice in a day or once in a week or few times a week?kindly please answer

    Reply
  12. Sarah says

    February 7, 2024 at 4:45 pm

    Instead of green tea , you can add Marjoram or watercress

    Reply
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