From PMS to Postpartum: All About Hormone Balancing Tea for Women

If you struggle with hormonal imbalance, you are not alone! This is a super important topic to me as someone who has struggled with endometriosis and infertility. Balancing my own hormones has been quite a journey, but I’ve learned so much along the way.

Hormone balance tea has been a super helpful tool in my wellness journey. I used our Farmer’s Wife raspberry tea to try and help stimulate lactation when we adopted our youngest daughter as an infant. This was actually the first tea that I blended, fun fact!

Hormonal health is so important to our overall health and keeps us off the emotional roller coaster. After all, chocolate can only do so much.

Did you know that hormone balancing tea can support your hormone health in many different stages of your life? You can use herbs for PMS relief, fertility support, and postpartum recovery too. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to all the amazing benefits of hormone balance tea and share some delicious DIY recipes that you can make at home to keep your hormones in check.

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Understanding Hormonal Imbalance and Its Causes

Hormonal imbalance means you have too much or too little of one or more hormones in your bloodstream. Think testosterone or estrogen, as examples. Our hormones are like messengers in our bodies and are responsible for many important functions, including growth, reproduction, metabolism, and mood. 

When there’s an imbalance in our hormones, even a slight one, this can take a physical, mental, and even emotional toll on us. Some of the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance include mood swings, fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight gain or weight loss, and irregular periods.

There are a number of factors that can cause hormonal imbalance. Two that can have the biggest impact on us are ones that we have control over: lifestyle and diet. Experiencing high levels of stress, lacking the proper nutrition your body needs, or not getting enough exercise or sleep (as you can imagine!) can all negatively affect your hormones. The stress hormone, cortisol, wreaks havoc on our bodies and our adrenals. 

Certain medical conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can also contribute to hormonal imbalance. PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects an estimated 6-13% of reproductive-aged women (Source). The symptoms of PCOS are similar to those of hormone imbalances in general, but with PCOS, it can also be difficult to conceive and bear children due to inconsistent ovulation. Making sure our metabolic health and blood glucose levels are in order are super helpful here.

What is Hormone Balance Tea and Why Do Women Need it?

Hormone balancing tea contains ingredients and natural compounds that help to regulate your hormones. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in these teas can boost your overall health and fight the awful symptoms of imbalances!

With hormone imbalances being so common among women  (nearly 80% of us experience some sort of imbalance in our lifetime!), knowing how to use tea and other practices to take care of our well-being is so important (Source).

How Tea Fits into a Healthy Lifestyle

A reminder that I feel is really important to share: Using herbs and tea for cramps and PMS relief is a great step in taking care of your hormonal health, but we can’t forget about the power of living an intentional lifestyle too! A great herbal tea is part of that for sure, but not the whole thing.

In addition to drinking tea, some other practices that bring balance into my life are walking, stretching, spending time in God's creation, and Christian meditation. All of these practices are useful for reducing stress levels, which is super important not just for any mama’s hormone health, but for health in general!

Since lifestyle can play such a large role in hormonal health, I also highly recommend eating with the seasons and focusing on whole foods. Home-grown produce from our garden is my favorite thing to eat in the summer and pasture or grass-fed meats in the winter because it helps nourish my body while embracing what God has provided for our family during each season.

Benefits of Drinking Hormone Balance Tea

Incorporating tea into your health routine has so many benefits! Drinking tea for hormone balance in particular can help you throughout different stages of your life. Here are some of our favorite options for hormone health:

PMS support

Chasteberry tea is often thought of as the best tea for cramps and PMS symptoms. It helps regulate hormones and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain.

Ginger tea is another great option with similar anti-inflammatory benefits. Ginger is also known as an anodyne herb. An anodyne means that it can help with pain reduction.

Fertility support

Raspberry leaf tea may help with fertility by regulating estrogen and progesterone. This has the possibility to lead to more regular ovulation, which can ultimately increase the likelihood of conceiving. Raspberry leaf is also packed full of nutrition that benefits the body in many different ways. 

Postpartum recovery

Red clover tea can help reduce postpartum blues by balancing the hormones that boost your mood. The vitamins and minerals found in red clover are also thought to help restore important nutrients that have been lowered by pregnancy and lactation.

We also recommend chamomile tea for postpartum recovery because of how soothing it is!

Menopause relief

Licorice root and fennel are some of the best herbs for menopause tea. Menopause is often a season of tough changes for women, and having the right tea to nourish and calm yourself can make such a difference.

Other popular herbs for menopause relief include chamomile, lemon balm, and peppermint.

DIY Hormone Balancing Tea Recipe

Now that you know the benefits of balancing your hormones with tea, it’s time to get brewing!  One of my favorite things about using tea as a natural remedy is that it is so easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to turn your loose-leaf ingredients into the perfect cuppa.

Once you have the right tools, you can brew tea for cramps and PMS relief any time! I usually reach for a Stainless Steel French Press or our Stainless Steel Strainer to brew my simple hormone balancing teas. No microplastics for me, thank you!

Chasteberry tea for PMS relief

1. Start by steeping 1 tsp of dried chasteberries in boiling water for 10 minutes.
2. Strain the tea and remove the solids.
3. To enhance the flavor of your chasteberry tea, you can add a natural sweetener like honey.

Raspberry leaf tea for fertility support

1. Add 1 tsp of cut and sifted, dried raspberry leaves into boiling water and steep for 5-10 minutes. 
2. Strain the tea and remove the solids. 
3. You can add lemon or honey to brighten the flavor before serving if you wish.

Red clover tea for postpartum recovery and menopause

1. Add 1 tsp of dried red clover flowers into boiling water and steep for 15 minutes.
2. Strain the tea and remove the solids. 
3. Enjoy!

Our Favorite Ready-Made Tea's for Women

If you are wanting something more substantial than a single herb blend, but are not ready to blend your own tea at home, we have some favorite teas we recommend you check out:

• Farmer's Wife Raspberry Herbal Tea  for women in every stage of life
• Farm Maiden's Medley for women of birthing age
• Hot as All Get Out for woman going through menopause
• Ma's Nursing Tea for nursing mama's
• Nagg'n Nogg'n Herbal Tea for women of birthing age

Hormone Balancing Tea Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best herbs for PMS symptoms?

Herbs that reduce pain, balance hormones, and provide relaxation are the best for dealing with PMS symptoms. We recommend using raspberry leaf or chasteberry to make tea for cramps and PMS relief.

How often can I drink tea to balance hormones?

Many people who struggle with hormone imbalances can incorporate 1-2 cups of tea into their daily routine, but you should always consult with a professional before adding any new herbs or supplements to your lifestyle as herbs also have side effects and contraindications with pharmaceuticals. 

What are the side effects of hormone balance tea?

Hormone balance tea can cause a shift in your hormones and each woman will be affected differently. You may see changes in your digestion and mood.It would be wise to track how your body responds as you gradually add hormone balancing tea into your routine. Also having your hormones tested before using herbs so that you know which hormones are heavy or light would be very useful.

When Chocolate Doesn't Cut it Anymore

As soon-to-be mamas, post-partum mamas, menopausal grammies, and every woman in between, our bodies go through so many changes. Hormone balancing tea is one simple thing that we can incorporate into any of these seasons for a healthier lifestyle. Not only will this help boost our overall health, but it will also allow us to serve those that God has intrusted to our care with our fullest attention and energy.

Ready to start brewing? Be sure to download our FREE Monograph Journal Pages so that you can keep track of all of your favorite herbs for balancing your hormones!

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