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“Royal jelly is the substance that worker bees produce and feed to the queen bee. Because the queen bee is the only bee that is fertile within the colony, laying around 2000 eggs per day, this substance is considered to help promote fertility in humans as well.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“HOW TO USE: For Men: 500 mg 1-3 x day (may take up to 3 months to see improvement); use all month long for 3-6 months. For Women: 250-500 mg per day (from end of menstrual bleeding up until ovulation occurs, or from day 5-14 if ovulation is not known).”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Making an Herbal Fertility Infusion An herbal infusion is basically herbal tea, but it is made from a larger amount of herb and brewed for a longer length of time. Thus, an infusion is richer in nutrients (and taste) than tea. To make an infusion, take one ounce of dried herb (about a cup) and put in a quart jar. Then fill the jar with boiling water and cover. Let the infusion steep for 4-10 hours or overnight just sitting on your counter.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Milk thistle is a liver-cleansing herb. For fertility, it helps detoxify excess hormones, thus helping to balance hormones.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Borage oil is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered to be one of the best sources of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an essential fatty acid that our bodies cannot produce on their own. Therefore, supplementation is necessary in order to receive and retain the benefits of this nutrient.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Evening primrose is another essential fatty acid that benefits fertility. EPO specifically helps improve cervical mucus, making it more fertile and abundant. This in turn makes the female reproductive environment more "sperm friendly." Take this fertility herb after menstrual bleeding stops up through ovulation.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“HOW TO USE: For tea: Pour 2 cups of boiling water over 1 oz. of dried damiana leaves and allow to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain the water off the leaves, add honey and enjoy. You can drink damiana tea up to three times daily. You can also combine with chamomile and mint for better flavor (using equal parts of each herb).”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“HOW TO USE: 1000-1500 mg per day (divided doses). Many use throughout the cycle, but some stop once ovulation has occurred. Vitex takes 2-3 months to build up in the system. If using for luteal phase, take throughout the cycle with a break during menstrual bleeding. Should be taken long term for best results.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Dong Quai Another one of the excellent fertility herbs, dong quai specifically helps regulate hormones and tone the uterus. It also helps to maintain estrogen and progesterone balance, which is especially useful for those with estrogen dominance. Also helps with premenstrual depression.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Essential Vitamins For Men It's important for the male partner to get proper nutrients as well. Therefore, supplementation is usually a good idea. Here's a list of the vitamins and minerals that men need in order to have optimal reproductive and sperm health. There are others, and dosages can be higher, but this is a guideline to get your started. Zinc - 30 mg per day Selenium - 100-200 micrograms CoQ10 - 200 mg Vitamin E - 150-400 IU Folate - 500 micrograms B12 - 25 micrograms Vitamin C - 250-500 mg L-carnitine - 3-4 grams”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Red Clover Another excellent overall tonic herb, red clover blossoms have a very high vitamin and mineral content, which nourishes the reproductive organs as well as the entire body. This wonderful fertility herb also helps balance hormones for a great boost in your chances of getting pregnant more quickly.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Maca Smoothie Recipe: 1/2 cup raw cow or goat milk or nut milk (avoid soy and non-organic cow's milk) heaping spoonful of plain whole milk yogurt 1/4 cup raw honey one ripe frozen banana one tablespoon maca powder sprinkling of cinnamon”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“False Unicorn An overall uterine tonic, false unicorn helps promote a healthy environment for conception.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Yohimbe Yohimbe is a popular herb for libido, especially among men. And for good reason. It has been proven to increase blood flow to the genital area in both men and women, which improves sexual function and performance.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Preconception Nourishing Infusion 1/3 cup dried red clover 1/3 cup dried red raspberry leaf 1/3 cup dried stinging nettle leaves Place all the herbs in a quart jar and pour boiling water up to the rim of the jar. Cover and let steep for at least 4 hours or overnight. Strain herbs and add honey or sweetener of choice. You may need to reheat the mixture in order for the sweetener to dissolve properly. Drink daily.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception

“Spirulina is a blue-green algae superfood that is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. Spirulina also contains essential fatty acids, which are helpful for balancing hormones and blood pressure.”
― Sally Moran, Getting Pregnant Faster: The Best Fertility Herbs & Superfoods For Faster Conception