Everyday Herbal Allies for Nourishment, Energy, and Calm
Have you ever heard of Nutritive Tonics? These herbal preparations are intended to be used daily over long periods of time to promote overall health and wellness. My favorite blend of these amazing herbs… NORA! This tea is one of the most nourishing blends you can brew. This simple combination of nettle, oat straw, raspberry leaf, and alfalfa is a classic herbal tonic—packed with minerals, gentle support for energy, and a deep sense of grounding. In this post, I’ll share how I prepare NORA tea at home, why I love drinking it daily, and the benefits of each herb in the blend.
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Nettle
Nettle is the backbone of this tea. It’s loaded with vitamins A, C, D, and K, plus minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium. Beyond nutrition, it’s a vascular tonic—strengthening blood vessels and circulation—while also supporting energy and resilience when you’re run down or recovering. It’s cooling, mineral-rich, and grounding.
Oat Straw
Oat straw is one of my absolute favorites. It’s a nervine tonic, which means it helps rebuild and strengthen the nervous system over time. If you’ve been dealing with stress, fatigue, or just feeling depleted, oat straw is deeply restorative. It’s also supportive of the heart and circulation, making it a gentle ally for long-term resilience.
Raspberry Leaf
Raspberry leaf is cooling and astringent, full of antioxidants like vitamin C and quercetin. These compounds protect your cells from oxidative stress, which is linked to chronic disease. While it’s famous as a women’s herb, it’s truly a protective tonic for anyone, supporting resilience and vitality.
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is sweet, nourishing, and full of vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins, as well as minerals like iron and zinc. It gently supports digestion, detoxification, and steady energy. It’s subtle, but it rounds out this blend beautifully, bringing depth and balance.
NORA tea has a reputation as a prenatal and postpartum blend—and it is wonderful for that—but it’s also a daily wellness tea for any life stage. I share it with my kids, and it’s most recently been a big part of my own gentle recovery after miscarriage. This isn’t just a remedy, it’s a way to bring comfort, strength, and nourishment into everyday life.
If you’ve ever tried NORA tea, or any other nutritive herbs, I’d love to hear your experience. Do you drink it for pregnancy, recovery, or simply as a daily tonic? And if you’re new to it, let me know which herb is resonating with you the most and why!
Thanks for joining me here—until next time, take care.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a clinical herbalist. I’m simply someone passionate about real food and traditional remedies. The information in this video is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please do your own research and consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, health, or lifestyle.