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Herbal Tea Having problems with falling asleep? Passionflower is traditionally given to aid those with insomnia as well as those that suffer from nervousness or anxiety. Thus, if you think your insomnia might have an emotional basis, passionflower tea is the ideal medicine for you. You can also combine it with another important relaxing herb,…
Hawthorn Recipes for the Heart As previously mentioned (see: Hawthorn article), ripe Hawthorn berries are one of the best things for your heart. They help out with almost every heart condition including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, vascular diseases, etc. Here are some Medicinal recipes to help out your heart that use hawthorn: Hawthorn Infused…
Herbal Tea Rosemary tea makes a great mouthwash for halitosis and general bad breath. It can also reduce flatulence and stimulate the smooth muscle of the digestive tract and gall bladder and increase the flow of bile. Rosemary Herbal Infused Tea *Put 1-3 teaspoons of either fresh or dried rosemary leaves (fresh and dried rosemary…
There are many ways to use peppermint medicinally. Here are a few suggestions: At the first sign of a cold: Take a mixture of elderflower, peppermint, and yarrow. Infuse 1 tsp. of each dried herb (or 1 tbsp. of each fresh herb) per 1 cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Strain,…
If you are having gastrointestinal problems, this is an excellent infused herbal tea to take to strengthen your digestion system: * Peppermint leaves (2 parts) * Lavender flowers (4 parts) * Thyme (5 parts) Steep 2-3 tsp. dried herb mixture or 2-3 tbsp. fresh herb mixture in 1/2 cup boiling water for 3 to 5…
Herbal Tea for the Flu Some of the best herbs for flu care are diaphoretics, because they stimulate sweating. Diaphoretics support the body’s natural response rather than “fighting” the illness. Some of the best diaphoretic herbs include: lemon balm, bee balm, yarrow, elder flowers & berries and ginger. If you make an infused tea with any…
If you are having problems with tension or stress, try this herbal tea: Tension-ease Infusion 1 part skullcap 1 part sage 1 part peppermint 1/4 part lavender Infuse 1 – 3 tsp of the above blend of dried herbs (or 1-3 tbsp. fresh herbs) per one cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes minimum. A…
Both Anise Seeds and Fennel Seeds are an excellent natural remedy for upset digestive systems. Learn how to use these seeds (either together or just use one) in both an infused tea and tincture form. Both a Fennel Seed Infused Tea and a Fennel Seed Tincture will help sooth your digestive discomforts. How Fennel Seeds…
Sage tea will calm your frazzled nerves, provide relief to aching gums, help heal a sore throat — and it even offers a reliable reprieve from hot flashes. Making the tea is easy: Sage Tea Recipe Pour eight ounces of boiling water over ten large, fresh, sage leaves (or a heaping teaspoon of dried sage)….
Lavender and Lemon Balm Iced Tea Quencher Fresh and thirst-quenching, this cool summer iced tea is perfect for a garden party or simply to calm nerves and aid digestion. Makes about four 8-ounce servings. • 1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves, chopped OR 1 tablespoon dried leaves • 1 tablespoon fresh…