Leafline [lēf, līn] noun:
1. A natural remedy regarded as indispensable for the maintenance and preservation of life.
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LEAFLINE BOTANICALS
LEAFLINE TEAS
Botanical Blends to Support Your Health
Thoughtfully curated teas infused with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine, each blend is meticulously crafted to promote vitality and harmonize your energy as you move through life's various phases and health needs. Discover the healing power of nature's herbs and botanicals in a nourishing and flavorful mug of medicinal tea.
LEAFLINE BOTANICALS: AN ORIGIN STORY
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I love the ritual of tea and the sensory experiences that go along with it:
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smelling the plants and spices
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watching the water infuse with color
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of course, tasting the flavors.
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I also love the feeling of the hot mug in my hands
This whole process slows me down and urges me to exercise patience and presence. Lest I burn myself 😉 - a lesson I've learned many times over when I'm not quite as patient as I need to be...and one I'm sure I will continue to learn over and over!
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After about 7 years as an acupuncturist, I decided to share my love of tea and herbal medicine in a way that's accessible. I started with my direct patients at first, and have since decided to expand my reach and to share here online with you!
I spent years studying Chinese herbalism in my graduate program, then watched those same formulas enrich my patients' lives. Throughout my years of practice, I've expanded also learned about Western Herbs & Ayurvedic ones as well. The teas you see below are an amalgam of my Chinese herbal knowledge with my Western & Functional Medicine.
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CYCLE SYNCING COLLECTION
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Whether you're:
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On your fertility journey
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Suffering from painful periods
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Experiencing awful and/or extended PMS symptoms
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Looking to support a hormone imbalance
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Planning to stop taking birth control
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...supporting your cycle is one of the most empowering ways to support your health and body. The Cycle Syncing Collection honors the exquisite wisdom of the cycling woman's body, and the complex dance of hormones that mark her monthly journey. The menstrual cycle is a finely tuned orchestration of hormones that manifests in four phases: Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulation & Luteal.
Stressors, both physical and emotional, can disrupt this delicate balance, impacting hormone production and potentially leading to discomfort, mood swings, and a lack of overall well-being. The teas below are carefully crafted to provide relief and enhance the unique qualities of each phase, allowing women to embrace their inner strength and maintain balance throughout their cycle.
4 DIFFERENT PHASES:
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​​If you feel like a different person throughout your cycle, literally cycling through different moods and energy levels, that is completely NORMAL!
We women have four different phases in our cycle, each one characterized by varying levels of our body's sex hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone.
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The interplay between those hormones, and which one is dominant/declining at each time directly impacts the following through each of the four portions (menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal) of a woman's cycle:
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Mood
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Social Tendencies (introverted/social/flirty)
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Workout Strengths
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Thinking Processes (creative/detail oriented/analytical)
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Cholesterol
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Caloric Needs
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Insulin Sensitivity
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​​If one phase is insufficient or imbalanced, the domino effect on the remainder of the cycle is unfortunately inevitable; which is why I paid specific attention to the nuances of each phase in order to support a full month of balanced wellness. I'm really excited for you to try out these teas and I really hope they help you feel better and support you in achieving your wellness goals! ​​​​​​​​
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CYCLE SYNCING TEA SCHEDULE
#1: PMS - REST & REST
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Drink this tea at first signs of PMS, such as cramping, cravings, mood shifts, bloating, breast tenderness. Ideally, anywhere from 5 to 1 day before your period.
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If you notice signs of PMS sooner than that, I'd highly recommend drinking either the #4 tea to encourage progesterone production and a stronger luteal phase. Then switch to #1 closer to the start of your period.
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Drink this tea through the first few days of your bleed to make it an easier experience. Once you feel that the cramps have passed and that you're no longer bleeding heavily, you can move on to tea #2 (typically around day 4).​
#2: FOLLICULAR - BUILD & BLOOM
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Drink this tea once the tough part (heavier bleeding and cramping) of your period has ended, typically around day 4 (with the first day of your bleed counting as day 1). You are likely still bleeding, but you're no longer in the thick of it.
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Continue drinking until approximately day 10, about 4 days before you typically ovulate.
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How to know when you're actually ovulating (do NOT depend on your apps, check in with your body):
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Egg-white cervical discharge - stretchy and clear - about 1-3 days before ovulation (so plan to start the tea about 2-3 days before you typically experience discharge)
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Discomfort, heaviness, or cramping
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Increased sex drivePossible spottingIf you track these signs regularly, it will help you determine your approximate ovulation date.
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Start the tea about 3-4 days prior to experiencing these symptoms.If you're not experiencing any of the above, try an Ovulation Predictor kit, and look for an LH surge about 24-36 hours prior to ovulation. ​​
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#3: OVULATION - RADIATE & RISE
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Drink this tea starting on approximately day 11 (if you have a 28 day cycle) of your cycle, 3-4 days before you anticipate ovulation (see #2 for ways to know when you're ovulating).
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Discontinue all signs of ovulation have passed, approximately through day 16.
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#4: LUTEAL - NURTURE & NEST
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Drink this tea starting around day 17, once signs of ovulation have passed (see #2 for ways to know when you're ovulating).
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Stop when PMS symptoms arise (usually 1 to 5 days before you bleed), and switch to tea #1.
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However, if your PMS symptoms start very early, and you have a difficult 2 weeks or so before your period, stick with this tea to help promote a healthier and fuller luteal phase. Then switch to tea #1 when you are approximately 2 days away from starting your bleed.
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​Please email me if you have any questions whatsoever!​