Waning Leaf/Luteal: This blend of herbs is specifically designed to support the Luteal phase of your cycle. The Luteal phase starts once Ovulation is complete, and lasts until you begin your period, generally a total of 11-18 days.  
 
Drink Waning Leaf: start around day 17 of your cycle (the first day you bleed is considered day 1), once Ovulation is complete.  Continue drinking until PMS symptoms start, at which point you can switch to the New Leaf Hot Leaf Juice (see below for guidance).
 
Ovulation symptoms to look for:
- Egg white stretchy discharge
- Discomfort, heaviness, cramping
- Elevated basal body temperature (BBT)
- Increased sex drive
- Ovulation Predictor Kits will show a positive LH surge about 24-36 hours before ovulation 
 
 
Chinese Medicine View: the Luteal/Yang phase is a time of building Yang energy (strength & warmth) as is seen in your body's elevated temperature. The uterus requires warmth both  to encourage endometrial receptivity for implantation and/or to encourage a smooth flow of Blood & Qi if there is no egg fertilization, and a period occurs. The Waning Leaf Hot Leaf Juice builds Yang while strengthening and moving Qi.  Yang & Qi are needed to help move the egg along the fallopian tube, continue the promotion of uterinine lining changes; and if there is fertilization, that energy  will support the rapid cell division and growth of the embryo.  
 
 
Western View: progesterone peaks in the first half of this phase to continue thickening your endometrial lining in case of implantation. Progesterone has a thermogenic warming effect on the body (via its impact on norepinephrine), as evidenced by higher basal body temperture (BBT).  Generally the increase is .3-.6 degrees Celsius. If no egg is fertilized and implanted, all hormones drop and the uterine lining is shed.  The Waning Leaf Hot Leaf Juice helps stimulate progesterone production, promotes liver health to help clear hormones, supports implantation is an egg is fertilized, and balances the mood and energy as hormones start to wane, which can strongly impact the mood.
 
Ingredients: Dang Gui, Peony Root, Red Raspberry Leaf, Cardamon, Vitex, Burdock Root, Cinammon Twig, Licorice Root, Goji Berry, Reishi, Mugwort, Teasel Root, Astragalus Root, Orange Peel, Skullcap, Lady's Mantle
 
 
Disclaimer: Our loose-leaf tea is all natural and results/benefits may vary person to person. Our products are not FDA reviewed and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition, nor as a substitute for any treatment or surgery that may have been prescribed by your physician. The products are supportive to your health, but it is advised that you consult your physician before treating yourself with our botanicals, mixing them with any medications, or taking them instead of prescribed medication. Discontinue use of this product if you become pregnant.