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Low-calorie, caffeine-free herbal tea; commonly prepared with blends such as fennel, chamomile, ginger, and cinnamon.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Menstrual support herbal tea (240 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
2
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (diced) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (double) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Menstrual support herbal tea may offer mild comfort, but it is not a proven treatment for period cramps. Some blends contain ginger or chamomile, which may help some people; persistent or severe pain deserves attention beyond a cup of tea.
Menstrual support herbal tea commonly combines fennel, chamomile, ginger, and cinnamon. Recipes and commercial blends vary, so check the ingredient list if you want to avoid a particular herb or know exactly what you are drinking.
You can drink menstrual support herbal tea in the days before your period or while you are menstruating. There is no special requirement to drink it on an empty stomach; choose a time that feels comfortable for you.
No, menstrual support herbal tea has not been proven to bring on a late period. A delayed period can have several causes, and drinking a herbal blend does not identify or resolve them.
To make menstrual support herbal tea at home, steep fennel, chamomile, ginger, or cinnamon in hot water, then strain if needed. Use a blend you already tolerate, and follow the package directions for prepared tea.
Menstrual support herbal tea is generally fine for many healthy adults as an occasional drink, but daily long-term use of every herbal blend has not been well studied. Its suitability also depends on the specific herbs and your health.
Menstrual support herbal tea made only with herbs such as fennel, chamomile, ginger, and cinnamon is caffeine-free. A blend that also contains black or green tea leaves may contain caffeine, so check its ingredients.
Menstrual support herbal tea may feel soothing, and a warm drink can be comforting, but it is not established as a reliable way to reduce period bloating. Fennel is a common ingredient, though individual responses vary.
There is no reliable evidence that menstrual support herbal tea increases or decreases menstrual bleeding. If your bleeding is unusually heavy or different from your normal pattern, do not rely on tea to manage it.
Menstrual support herbal tea may interact with some medicines, depending on the herbs in the blend. If you take regular medication, are pregnant, or could be pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
3.6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Menstrual support herbal tea is a blended herbal infusion marketed for drinking around the menstrual period; it has no single fixed recipe. Depending on the blend, it may include fennel, chamomile, ginger or cinnamon. Check the package for the exact ingredients and suggested steeping time, as recipes vary between products.
It is usually served hot and sipped plain, at home or as an alternative to coffee and regular tea. Its fragrant, gently spiced or floral flavour depends on the herbs used. The infusion is caffeine-free and very low in calories, so it can suit an evening drink or a light-break routine. For a lighter cup, leave out sweeteners; a slice of lemon can add a fresh note.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.