This gentle herbal blend helps to soothe the sensitive digestive tract during pregnancy.

Enjoy this delicious tea, hot, warm or on ice, and sip through the day, to help settle nausea & vomiting and relieve heartburn in pregnancy.

The Mum's Tum Tea contains:

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)- a carminative herbs with anti-spasm actions, useful to treat digestive upsets including nausea and flatulence. Also helpful for insomnia and anxiety. Has anti-inflammatory properties and is used to encourage digestion and boost the immune system.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - another carminative and spasmolytic herb; counters flatulence, balances stomach acid and relieves stomach cramps & spasms. It also improves appetite and digestion.

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) - a sweet, pungent and aromatic herb, with carminative and anti-emetic actions, that improves digestion and liver function, controls nausea & vomiting. It stimulates circulation, relaxes spasms and relieves pain. Ginger is used internally for motion sickness, nausea, morning sickness, indigestion & colic. It is a "warming" herb with some immune stimulant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Limeblossom (Tilia spp) - with sedative and spasmolytic actions, this herb soothes the intestinal tract, and eases indigestion and diarrhoea. 

Marshmallow Leaf (Althaea officinalis) - a demulcent herb which soothes irritation of the mucous lining of the gastro-intestinal tract. It contains poly-saccharides which form a protective film over inflamed and irritated mucosal tissue.

Spearmint (Menta spicata) - tastes great and calms the stomach. It is an aromatic herb that improves digestion and relieves spasms. It is helpful for soothing indigestion, flatulence and colic.

How to use the tea:

Place 1 teaspoon (5g approximately) of herbs, per cup of tea you'd like to make, into a tea pot (an old jam jar works perfectly).

Pour on approximately 150 ml hot water, just off the boil, per cup of tea.

Cover and steep for 10 minutes.

Pour through a strainer into your chosen drinking receptacle.

Add a twist of lemon or lime, or a dab of natural sweetener like honey or agauave, if you like.

Enjoy your tea hot, warm or over ice.

Drink 3-4 cups daily.

Disclaimer: This information is based on empirical and traditional herbal medicine. It is of a general informational nature and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition. Any health condition should be referred to your chosen health care practitioner. Check with your health care practitioner before commencing to use any herbal product, and be aware of any personal and family allergies.

Support for severe pregnancy sickness 

Natural morning sickness remedies - from Mommypotamus

And THIS article explains that you need plenty of magnesium on board to manage pregnancy sickness. Dandelion and Nettle are very rich in Magnesium and are included in my Pregnancy Bliss tea. Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in Magnesium, and that is what Dandelion and Nettle really are - they grow as weeds in some places (I saw lots of Nettle in Ireland and my little Irish Midwife told me every woman needed nettle tea in her diet) and they both have a very dark green leaf. 

This article suggests Magnesium, B Vitamins and a healthy gut to prevent/reduce morning sickness:

Can you prevent morning sickness? by Mama & Baby Love

So to have in your survival toolkit:

- Mum's Tum Tea

- Slippery Elm

- Liver Bliss Tincture

- Morning Wellness sachets

- Magnesium

HER Foundation - support for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Here is Aviva Romm's article about safe herbs for pregnancy. Aviva's perspective is that although there are herbs considered safe for use in pregnancy, overall it is best to avoid medication and herbs during the first trimester, unless medically necessary.