NORA Tea

We are so disconnected from our cycles - and often ignore it. 

There is a lot of pressure to keep a “normal” pace. The changes in hormones within our body can have dramatic effects on our internal energy and needs changes to be made on the outside to compensate. Mood changes. Over exhausted. Migraines. Weight issues.

I ignored my irregular cycle for so long and never took the time to listen, I had a hard time finding a doctor who would help. When I did finally find a doctor and MIDWIFE that were educated on PCOS and gave me the correct information - it was so validating.

What has worked for me and my body is giving myself the space and time for self care. Not judging myself for using pharmaceuticals. Practicing awareness and communicate with those around me so they are aware of my situation. So often we try to handle everything on our own - at least I do. And we forget that we are surrounded by people willing to help and support us. But they don't always know we need that extra help unless we speak up for ourselves. 

You are your own biggest advocate. Use your voice to give yourself the love/care and attention you deserve.

Today I want to share with you one of my favorite remedies - and rituals - which is fitting since - NORA tea.

NORA tea is an herbal tea that consists of nettles, oatstraw, red raspberry leaf and alfalfa. 

Traditionally recommended in pregnancy by midwives, it has many healthful benefits and preventative properties. The herbs in NORA tea are specifically chosen because their content and herbal actions are so beneficial to women in their childbearing year. 

Many women choose not to continue taking prenatal vitamins after committing to drinking quantities of this tea everyday. It is that complete! 

NORA tea is also beneficial for women with any sort of reproductive issue from painful periods to PMS to endometriosis to PCOS. Many recommend to try NORA tea and changing your diet and then go for the pharmaceuticals.

NORA tea stimulates your system to optimal health, optimizes mineral absorption, guards against anemia’s and maximizes the health of the liver, thereby helping to prevent many common pregnancy complaints, or minimize them.

Mix 2 parts (8 oz.) Raspberry Leaf and Nettles to 1 part (4 oz.) Alfalfa and Oat Straw. Mix well and place in a ziplock baggie. A large plastic Rubbermaid type container works well for mixing it. You can also add either Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemon Balm, or Rose Hips (a sour taste) for flavor. Buy small amounts at a health food store, in order to try them.

To Prepare: (In the Evening) Place a half an inch of herb in the bottom of a quart size canning jar (a handful or two). Experiment with the amount of herb and strength of the taste to find what works for you. But please make sure there is at least approximately ½ an inch in the jar. Fill the jar to ½ to ¾ of an inch from the top with boiling water. Stir the herbs down into the water so that they are all wet and mixed in and not floating. Cover the jar with a lid or small plate to retain the essential oils and let sit overnight. In the morning, strain using a small mesh strainer into another canning jar and your “tea” (technically an infusion, a concentrated tea) is now ready. Since this is a highly nutritious drink it is also strongly flavored.

To Use:

Add the above recommended herbs for a more dominant flavor.

Add ice.

Add Honey, blackstrap molasses (source of iron), molasses, sorghum, or maple syrup to sweeten.

I've never able to find NORA tea in stores and have always bought the individual teas to mix it myself. If you're interested in purchasing a gallon sized bag of NORA tea, I am selling bags for $15 - which is great price for that much organic tea!