Moon Cycle

Ingredients: Raspberry leaf, cramp bark, elderflower, tulsi, willow bark, witch hazel, cleavers

A special blend to aid with the balancing of hormones and pain relief during that time of the month. Also effective for women going through menopause.
Earthy, grounding flavour with a floral touch from the raspberry leaf, to peppery spice from the tulsi and cleavers, and barks bring the earthy distinction to the palate.

For a breakdown of the ingredients:
Raspberry leaf is good for the immune system, it’s said to have vitamins A,C, E and B. It is also said to reduce cramps and has magnesium and calcium. 
Cramp bark has been used for painful menstruation and to prevent miscarriage. Animal studies show that cramp bark relaxes uterine tissues.
Elderflower brings out a lovely floral character to bring joy to the senses. On top of that, it helps with swollen sinuses (sinusitis), colds, influenza (flu), swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation. It is also used to increase urine production (as a diuretic), to increase sweating (as a diaphoretic), and to stop bleeding.
Tulsi (or known as holy basil) is revered in Ayurvedic medicine for promoting purity and lightness in the body, cleansing the respiratory tract of toxins, and relieving digestive gas and bloating. The peppery bite is the flavour offered by this plant.

***Tulasi (Sanskrit: तुलसी, romanized: Tulasī), or Vrinda (holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. The name 'tulsi' connotes "the incomparable one". Tulsi is a venerated plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. Tulasi is the most sacred plant for Hindus as this is considered as the earthly manifestation of goddess Lakshmi. According to some mythological story, it was said that Tulasi is actually an ardent lover of Krishna whom Radha has cursed to be a plant.***
White Willow Bark has natural aspirin, so it has been used as a painkiller. Antioxidant, fever reducing, antiseptic and immune boosting properties.
Witch hazel has been used for skin treatment. It reduces inflammation and reduces skin irritation.
Cleavers are good for taking care of your lymph nodes. They are also used as a diuretic and to promote urine formation in bladder infections. It has a slight earthy spice, which is part of why I used it to enhance the flavour of this tisane.