Nora Tea is simply a blend of four herbs to make one herbal teas – its beneficial and most commonly discussed by midwives and herbalists for pregnant women who are growing and birthing as well as nourishing their newborn through breastmilk.
The benefits of the tea come from the different herbal ingredients that are jam packed with various nutrients that are thought to support a mom on her journey. From there it is also suggested throughout fertility, and even though I’m not trying to concieve I’m using it in my women’s health journey.
So let’s dive in.
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Nora stands for Nettle, Oatstraw, Red Raspberry Leaf and Alfalfa
Nettle is the first up in this beautiful NORA blend (imagine if it was oran hahaha!)
Scientific Name: Urtica Dioica
Active Ingredients: Histamine, Tannin, Saponins, Acetylcholine Formic Acid, Sterols, Chlorophyll, Glucoquinine, Serotonin, Iron, & Vitamin A, C, D and K in an easily absorbable form, very high in minerals, including silicon.
Actions: Astringent, diuretic, nutritive, detoxifier, galactagogue, decongestant, hypoglycemic & tonic. Astringent means it reduces discharges. Galactagogue means it supports the production of breast milk.
So let’s talk about why EVERY WOMAN can benefit from the herb nettle.
It can greatly help reduce discharge, supports milk production, prevents bladder infections, strengthens kidneys and adrenals, helps prevent hemorrhoid’s and varicose veins, anti-inflammatory, reduces the misery of pollen allergies or hay fever, diminishes muscle pain in all areas of the body.
Oatstraw is next in the shortform code for this wonderful tea (interesting Nora is a female name actually too…)
Scientific Name: Avena Sativa
Active Ingredients: 50% starch, proteins, alkaloids, saponins, flavones, sterols, Vitamin B, silica, & calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium, & iron.
Actions: Nervine tonic, anti-depressant, nutritive, demulcent, vulnerary. Demulcent means soothes irritated tissue, and Vulnerary means aids in healing of wounds.
Oatstraw is perfect for those regardless of where you are in life.
Contributing a rich and nutty flavor to the tea, the herb oatstraw is basically adding golden drops of morning dewy sunshine to your mug of NORA tea
Overall is beneficial in improving circulation, also alleviates varicose veins and hemorrhoids, reduces blood pressure, improves sleep and relaxation, strengthens thyroid and balances hormone production, soothes digestive system while feeding good bacteria in the gut, lowers blood sugar and helps with fluid retention.
Red Raspberry Leaf is one of the most common herbs that you, and your mother have heard of this herb – but for good reason as it’s one powerful herb for women.
Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus
Active Ingredients: volatile oils, pectin, citric acid, malic acid, tannin, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, & zinc, Vitamin A, B, C & E. Has the highest known herbal source of manganese.
Actions: Astringent, tonic, toning, pelvic and uterine relaxant.
Vickie Liguori of In Due Thyme, 2006 wrote the following:
“Raspberry leaves have a long tradition of use in pregnancy to strengthen and tone the tissue of the womb, assisting contractions and preventing excessive bleeding. Raspberry also tones the mucous membranes through out the body; soothe the kidneys and urinary tract, and preventing excessive bleeding after the birth…”
She continues with something most important for people to read…
“Currently there is some controversy surrounding the use of Raspberry leaf during pregnancy, which is unfortunate since it use has been associated with pregnancy and birth since ancient times according to their writings. The concern is early miscarriage. For this reason, I recommend using NORA tea after 16 weeks of gestation, by the obstetric calendar. I sincerely hope this controversy is settled quickly, so that women can again enjoy Raspberry’s wonderful help in dealing with the nausea of pregnancy, with out concern for their growing baby.”
But as she writes in summary it’s really quite perfect to help reduce the length of labor, reduces the risk of artificial rupture of membranes, cesarean section, forceps/vaccum-assisted delivery, also known for lowering the risk of postpartum haemorrhage.
Alfalfa is the last noted in the line up and truly not one to sleep on. (Ever since I started getting into it – I truly thought of my cows and them always eating it)
Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
Active Ingredients: Vitamin K, iron, chlorophyll, Vitamin A, B-6, E, D, & K, beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, fatty acids, saponins, high in copper.
Actions: bitter, general tonic, alterative, diuretic
This can help purify the blood, balance your blood sugar, balance intestinal flora and soothe the digestive track. It’s also known for being highly nourishing and restoring.
1 part loose leaf Nettle
1 part loose leaf Oatstraw
1 part loose leaf Red Raspberry
1 part loose leaf Alfalfa
You can buy the herbs online and buy them in bulk – depending where you like to go.
Or buy a pre-made blend which we have available.
(Come Evening) Place a half an inch of the tea mixture in the bottom of a quart size canning jar (usually comes to about a handful or two) Fill the jar with boiling water – and stir the herbs down into the water so that they are all wet and mixed (not just floating)
Cover the jar with a list to retain all the essentials from the herbs.
Steep the leaves to get the full benefits overnight for 4-8 hours.
(Come Morning) Time to strain those herbs (works in a french press too)
Once strained it’s time to drink and there are so many ways you can.
Some drink it cold and add some ice for an iced tea (usual sweeting methods apply)
Others add for taste:
Personally – I am obsessed with my tea being warmed, adding honey and lemon juice. It’s the perfect way for me and honey as well as lemon juice have perfect benefits.
Start with this blend early on – give your body time to stock up on all the nutrients and reap the full benefits. Don’t just drink it for a few days and WOW magic happens.
Its all about consistent habits which I struggle with myself – so habit stack.
Reminder if you’re drinking in pregnancy not to quit the moment you give birth (why its a woman oriented drink) it’s full of value for whatever part you’re in life.
With all of the nutrients it is beneficial for trying to conceive as well.
If you are struggling with fatigue, nutrient density, blood loss, mood swings, blood pressure or blood sugar imbalances- this tea can only help!
Aim for 1 cup a day
4-5 times a week.
Some recommend more or every day but if you’re like my its hard to keep that pattern.
Resources : In Due Thyme
*Please note FWDS serves women of all ages 30+ is for marketing purposes, and that research is finding a majority of women having children are in this age group. Please don’t hesitate to reach out regardless of age.
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