What is moon tea?

Moon tea is a fictional herbal concoction from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, which has gained popularity through the television adaptation "Game of Thrones". In the books, moon tea is a herbal remedy used as an abortifacient, popular among women seeking to terminate unwanted pregnancies.

Moon tea is typically made by brewing a combination of various herbs, including tansy, pennyroyal, basilisk blood, and wormwood. It is said to have a bitter taste and is consumed as a tea or infusion.

The name "moon tea" could be derived from the fact that it is predominantly used by women who wish to terminate their pregnancy during the moon's cycle, which is traditionally associated with the feminine and fertility.

It is important to note that moon tea is a fictional concept and does not represent a real-world abortifacient or medical procedure. Its inclusion in the books serves to highlight the limitations and consequences of reproductive choices in the fictional world of "A Song of Ice and Fire".