More and more people are looking into various herbal and green tea for supposed fertility and pregnancy benefits. However, there isn’t much science backing the use of teas for fertility, conception, labor-inducing, etc. but there is medical literature noting fertility uses of tea in North America from the colonial times. Other references century goes back to the 15th century worldwide.
Those in the traditional tea business probably will be disappointed that most of the teas recommended for fertility and pregnancy – other than some green teas – are herbal teas. In fact, many doctors recommend reducing consumption of teas containing caffeine during pregnancy.
Fairhaven Health in the US offers FertiliTea, a peppermint flavored tea which contains six organic and “wildcrafted” herbs. Fairhaven claims to be the “go-to brand” for TTC [trying to conceive] couples.
Red raspberry tea leaves contain fragarine which is said to strengthen the muscles in the pelvis area and is through to lead to reduced menstrual cramping. However, a study in 2021 says that while many women use red raspberry to facility labor and birth, the evidence supporting its use in pregnancy is weak and further study is needed
Chasteberry is promoted as a dietary supplement for symptoms of premenstrual symptoms, and breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle, hormone balance, and infertility. A study back in 2016 concluded that nutritional supplements, such as chasteberry could provide an alternative to conventional fertility therapies.
Green tea provides antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The polyphenols in green tea are the good stuff supposedly supporting improved fertility. A study in 2018 in China concludes that polyphenol increase anti-oxidants and could improve fertility in humans and animals.