NORRA Tincture

Traditionally, NORRA tea is taken towards the end of pregnancy to support hormones, strengthen the uterus, purify the blood, boost the immune system, and prepare a woman's body for labor, delivery and post partum. With our 2oz tincture (excuse the label) you can skip the Tea and make it easy! Whether you are pregnant or not, this blend of herbs is beneficial for you!

Usage:

During pregnancy - start at 35 weeks with 3-5 drops under the tongue once a day. At 37 weeks take a dropper full twice a day. As you get closer to your due date, you can take three times a day. Continue 3x a day post partum to encourage healing.

Outside of pregnancy - take 3 drops to 1 dropper full 3x a day as needed.

Benefits :

Nettles

I'm glad this one is first in the acronym line-up, because it's probably one of my favorite nutritive herbs EVER. If you have no other loose leaf love in your life, make it this one! Here are the reasons every woman can benefit from the herb nettle:

• Full of iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium and copper. These helps balance electrolytes, support fetal growth, ease leg cramps, assist with better sleep, keep anemia at bay, prevent postpartum hemorrhage, and aid in the absorption assimilation of other micronutrients.

• It also boasts a heft amount of vitamin A, C, K + B which nourish the blood and growing baby, improve blood vessel strength and elasticity, support energy metabolism and immune health.

• Lastly, Chlorophyll and beta carotene that are essential for blood volume expansion, getting optimal oxygenated blood to your developing baby, balance blood sugar and support normal lactation.

Oatstraw

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. Besides the fact that no pregnant mama can deny she doesn't want a cup full of sunshine every morning, oatstraw does boast some true medicinal benefits as well:

• It is loaded with important minerals and vitamins like iron, magnesium + calcium that double up some of the same benefits of nettles while especially nourishing the nervous system

• Impressive levels of vitamin D + E nourish the thyroid, pancreas and liver, aid in hormone balance and prevent circulation discomforts like hemorrhoids and varicose veins (pile on that oatsraw, lady! I can feeeeel the relief of this one!)

Red Raspberry Leaf

This may be the most familiar herb on the NORA Tea ingredient list. Red Raspberry Leaf is touted traditionally by herbalists and midwives to have many uterine benefits for pregnant and soon-to-be postpartum moms. Check them out:

• Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, raspberry strengthens the uterus to make contractions more effective and prevent hemorrhage, and is both anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. A toned uterus is more able to create a productive labor pattern and circulate blood flow.

Rose Hips

This is not in the traditional recipe of NORA tea, but when you're pregnant and growing a little human, its important to add as many nutrients to your body as you can! Rose hips are known for their highly absorbable and usable vitamin c and antioxidant content. They help to reduce inflammation and improve joint health - that sounds important for a growing human, as well as the woman growing the human! It also helps to improve collagen production and skin generation. It'll also add a sweet and tangy flare to the tincture.

• Vitamin C: One of the highest plant sources, sometimes even higher than citrus fruits. This makes them valuable for treating colds or boosting general immunity.

• Antioxidants: Rose hips are loaded with antioxidants, including carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.

• Vitamin A, E, and K: These vitamins also contribute to skin health, eye health, and overall wellbeing.

Alfalfa

You know you are a hopeless 90s kid if reading Alfalfa makes you think of the movie Little Rascals- but trust and believe it's a powerful herbal grass with plenty of properties to boost your health during pregnancy (and there's no rules against saying "aw shucks" and smoothing down your hair in the back when you drink it). You won't want to miss these great alfalfa benefits:

• Contains may trace minerals that balance blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.

• It packs in beta carotene + chlorophyl which help with joint health and internal pH balancing, plus gentle cleansing and safe detoxing.

• Vitamins D, E + K promote healthy blood building, support digestion and help establish a healthy milk supply.