If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you know how difficult it can be to manage your symptoms. These herbal teas can be great natural remedies to help manage your symptoms from hormonal imbalance and provide an array of beneficial effects to your body in the process. Specifically in this guide, we ranked and reviewed the best teas for PCOS.
If you want to get some for yourself, we have a collection of the best teas for your PCOS right here in tea bags, loose leaf, or iced tea pouches.
What is the Best Tea for PCOS?
1. Yaupon Tea
Yaupon is the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America. It has unique properties that traditional teas lack. One of these benefits is polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help decrese oxidative stress which occurs in PCOS. Improving immune function and helping fight aging, polyphenols in Yaupon tea can help battle your PCOS symptoms. In general, yaupon has about 25 mg of caffeine content, which is less than a normal cup of coffee (about 90 mg).
Benefits:
- Energy Boost that won't leave you jittery tempered by an interaction with polyphenols that can reduce negative effects on mood.
- Improve mood thanks to l-theanine that increases GABA release in the brain and has a relaxing and anxiety-relieving effect by lowering stress levels.
- Ease pain with a powerful combination of antioxidant properties (such as rutin, neochlorogenic acid, and chlorogenic acid).
Side Effects:
- May cause sleeplessness due to caffeine if large amounts of yaupon are consumed all at once.
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2. Ginger Tea
Ginger tea has been used for thousands of years as a cure for nausea and digestive problems in regions like Asia and India. A study examined pregnant women with symptoms of morning sickness and found that 28 out of the 32 individuals saw an improvement in nausea when given a daily dose of 1 milligram of ginger root. As a rule of thumb, one cup of ginger tea contains about 250 milligrams of ginger so aim to drink two to four cups of this tea to alleviate feelings of nausea.
Benefits:
- Makes you feel better faster than ginger ale because it contains higher concentrations of the compounds that alleviate digestive issues.
- Made using fresh ginger root which packs a punch when it comes to healing symptoms of an upset stomach.
- Proven to reduce nausea when 1 milligram of ginger root is taken daily (based on a Thai study of pregnant women with symptoms of morning sickness).
Side Effects:
- Makes heartburn worse because it relaxes the muscle that prevents stomach bile from entering the esophagus.
3. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is primarily brewed from one of two daisy-like species of flower and commonly known for its stress-relieving properties. It’s long been believed to have health benefits though many are still under research. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a great option for those suffering from PCOS. Add it to your nightly routine to help deal with those pesky night-time PCOS symptoms.
Benefits:
- Promotes sleep due to its chemical structure, helping you relax and get that much needed rest.
- Ease stress through apigenin, a compound that has a similar effect to some anti-anxiety medications
- Its anti-inflammatory properties have been shown to boost your immune system and reduce bloating and swelling by reducing production of nitric oxide.
Side Effects:
- Chamomile does make you drowsy so be aware before consuming *cue the good dreams*
4. Peppermint Tea
This herb has been used for a long time to treat and relieve nausea and stomach pain. Peppermint and spearmint tea has a signature minty flavor due to its easy brewing using mint leaves. This menthol based flavor can also kill germs that cause dental plaque, helping protect your teeth. It is oh-so refreshing and is delicious hot or cold.
Benefits:
- Relieve pain and discomfort by reducing tension and stress in muscles.
- Ease headaches as peppermint relaxes your muscles and mitigates the tension caused by inflammation and vasodilation.
- Easy to complement the flavor with ginger, honey, or fruits to find a delicious cup for anytime.
Side Effects:
- Can worsen acid reflux by relaxing the muscles around the stomach sphincter.
5. Liquorice Tea
Licorice root has a long history of usage across Asia and Europe, even dating back to the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Made from the root of the licorice plant, it has been used to treat an upset stomach, treat respiratory problems, and decrease inflammation. Contemporarily, licorice has been used because of its flavonoids that effect estrogen levels.
Benefits:
- Balance hormones such as testosterone with the flavanoids found in Licorice.
- Increase blood pressure or cortisol levels to maintain healthy levels.
Side Effects:
- May elevate the stress hormone, cortisol production, due to glycyrrhizin accumulation when consumed over long periods of time.
6. Cinnamon Tea
Made from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree (that curls into those distinctive rolls), cinnamon tea is a fragrant herbal remedy that is often associated with the holiday season. It has a natural subtle sweetness with a mildly spicy flavor. It is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help alleviate pain, swelling, and reduce nausea.
Benefits:
- Reduce inflammation that contributes to swelling and pain due to anti-inflammatory properties.
- May help restore some blood sugar and menstrual cycle to combat symptoms of PCOS.
- Ease stomach pain thanks to antioxidant and anti-fungal properties.
Side Effects:
- May lower blood sugar if too much is consumed all at once.
7. Ginger Tea
Ginger tea has been used for thousands of years as a cure for nausea in regions like Asia and India. A study examined pregnant women with symptoms of morning sickness and found that 28 out of the 32 individuals saw an improvement in nausea when given a daily dose of 1 milligram of ginger root. As a rule of thumb, one cup of ginger tea contains about 250 milligrams of ginger so aim to drink two to four cups of this tea to alleviate feelings of nausea.
Benefits:
- Help regulate female hormones to alleviate symptoms of hormone imbalances.
- Eases symptoms to ease headaches and cramps.
- Decreases bloating and swelling that can cause painful pressure and discomfort.
Side Effects:
- Makes heartburn worse because it relaxes the muscle that prevents stomach bile from entering the esophagus.
The Bottom Line
Owing to their amazing healthy-boosting properties, these are some of the best teas to provide a natural treatment for PCOS. They can help soothe symptoms of pain, mediate hormonal balance, and improve overall quality of life indices.
If you want to get our best tasting tea for PCOS, check out our organic, naturally caffeinated CatSpring Yaupon tea here.
Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you have serious health-related issues you should reach out to a medical professional. While we have studied the scientific research available, this is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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