Herbs

Fertility Boosting Herbs

Try: 1. Pregnancy-prep Tea Blend: Drink 3 to 4 cups daily. See link for recipe below. 2. Dong Quai: Two 500 mg capsules twice daily. For women with infertility, add 500 mg of Asian ginseng. Avoid dong quai while menstruating, and discontinue both herbs if you get pregnant. 3. Infertility Tincture: Mix the following tinctures in a small bottle: 2 ounces vitex; 1 ounce each of ho shou wu, wild yam, dong quai, and Asian ginseng; and 1/2 ounce licorice. Take 1 teaspoon in warm water two to three times daily for up to six months; avoid while menstruating, and stop if you get pregnant.

Tea Recipes for Women's Health

PMS Relieving Nettle Tea

Pour a quart of boiling water over 4 tablespoons dried nettles (plus a tablespoon of spearmint or peppermint for flavor); steep for at least 20 minutes, and strain. Drink 2 cups or more daily.

Cramp-Relief Tea

Add 5 to 6 tablespoons of fresh or dried ginger to 1 quart of water; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add honey and lemon to flavor. Sip hot throughout the day.

Pregnancy-Prep Tea Blend

Combine 1 part each of dried tea nettle leaf, raspberry leaf, lady's mantle, and cut-and sifted ginger. Drink 3 to 4 cups daily.

Cramp-Relief Tea

Add 5 to 6 tablespoons of fresh or dried ginger to 1 quart of water; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add honey and lemon to flavor. Sip hot throughout the day.

Pregnancy-Prep Tea Blend

Combine 1 part each of dried tea nettle leaf, raspberry leaf, lady's mantle, and cut-and sifted ginger. Drink 3 to 4 cups daily.