Waxing Moon Tea ~ Follicular Phase

🌒 Waxing Moon Tea — Follicular Phase

As the new moon begins to brighten and your inner world stirs from rest, the Waxing Moon Tea celebrates the follicular phase—your time of renewal, creativity, & rising vitality. After the menstrual release, hormones begin to ascend: estrogen increases, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) encourages new egg development, & energy returns. This tea is a ritual of awakening—crafted to nourish your blood, balance hormones, & support the Phoenix rising within.

Schisandra berries, known as the “five-flavor fruit,” are a powerful adaptogen that supports the liver’s detoxification of excess hormones, while enhancing the body’s resilience and vitality. By optimizing estrogen metabolism, Schisandra helps promote clear skin, balanced energy, and mental focus—key allies as your body prepares for ovulation.

Nettle leaf provides a rich source of vitamins and minerals—iron, magnesium, and calcium—to rebuild what was depleted during menstruation, supporting blood nourishment and adrenal balance as hormones rise. Red clover blossoms offer gentle phytoestrogens that naturally harmonize estrogen levels, supporting the growth of healthy follicles & balanced hormonal communication between the ovaries and pituitary gland.

 Tulsi (holy basil) acts as a calming adaptogen, balancing cortisol to prevent stress from disrupting hormonal rhythm. By regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, it helps create the inner harmony your body needs to encourage healthy ovulation and mood stability. Spearmint supports this equilibrium by aiding in androgen balance & assists in regulating hormonal fluctuations—helping maintain clear skin & steady energy during this fertile phase.

Calendula aids lymphatic & hepatic flow, helping to clear lingering stagnation from the previous phase, while assisting the detoxification of excess hormones to keep estrogen levels in healthy rhythm for smoother cycles ahead. Hibiscus, a blood building herb, and rose hip, infuse the blend with vibrant antioxidants and vitamin C, nourishing the blood, boosting collagen production, & enhancing the radiant glow that often accompanies this fertile phase of renewal.

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You can manage cycle phases by syncing up the herbs you use, foods you eat, ways you move your body, & the activities you engage in! Follow @thecyclicalherbalist for more info on cycle-syncing & head to our blog for our cycle-syncing guide!✨

Ingredients: Schisandra Schisandra canensis berry, Tulsi/Holy Basil Ocimum tenuiflorum, Nettle Urtica dioca, Rosehip Rosa canina, Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Calendula Calendula officinalis, Red Clover Trifolium pratense herb & blossoms,Spearmint Mentha x spicata

Directions:

1. Steep 1 tsp of tea blend in 1 cup of boiling water.
2. Strain, sweeten, & enjoy!
3. Make 2-3x per day (during follicular phase) for a 90 day period for best results**
4. Wean down to 1-2x per day as hormones return to balance

Sip this tea as you step into your inner spring—alive, creative, & blossoming. Let each cup remind you of your body’s power to renew and rise, like the waxing moon ascending in her brightening glow. 🌸🌔

Founders recipe:

1. Steep with 1 slice fresh ginger root & strain tea as usual
2. Add 1 tsp local raw honey 
3. Add a half of lemon, squeezed
4. Sip & enjoy warm or iced! (:

 **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.**