the art and science of exquisite wellness
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teas to nourish the body, clear the mind and inspire the spirit…
:::Energizing tea:::
½ cup dried peppermint
½ cup dried red-clover blossoms
The peppermint is refreshing and (mildly) stimulating; the red-clover is rich in B-complex vitamins. Shake this blend thoroughly and brew for an afternoon boost to brain and body.
:::Sunrise Blend:::
¼ cup dried marigold flowers
¼ cup elderberries
½ cup dried rose hips
This blend is full of Vitamin C and phosphorus (brain food). Great for waking to the beautiful sunrise.
:::Female balancing blend:::
½ cup dried red raspberry leaf and berries
1 tsp. powdered wild yam root
¼ cup dried red-clover blossoms
¼ cup dried chamomile
This blend is rich in bioflavonoids, phyto-estrogens, and B-vitamins; assists in balancing hormones; safe for PMS and menopause.
:::Fertility blend:::
½ cup red raspberry leaves
½ cup dried red-clover blossoms
This synergistic blend of raspberry and red-clover assists in balancing female hormones; balances the (delicate) vaginal pH needed for sperm survival.
:::Native pregnancy blend:::
½ cup dried red raspberry berries
¼ cup dried nettles
¼ dried red-clover blossoms
This safe blend is helpful during pregnancy. It helps to prevent morning sickness; helps prevent leg cramps; is a uterine tonic.
:::Calming:::
¼ cup alfalfa
¼ cup chamomile
¼ cup dried valerian/passionflower
¼ cup dried skullcap
This blend is calming and nourishing to the nervous system. It provides the body with calcium, magnesium, and B-vitamins. Drink a cup before bedtime and enhance restorative sleep. You can try substituting passionflower for valerian if find that your mind is busy while you are trying to rest.
*Do not use the chamomile if you have allergies to rag-weeds.
:::Brain Power Blend:::
½ cup dried basil
1/8 cup dried rosemary
¼ cup dried peppermint leaves
The basil and rosemary heighten mental function and alertness. The peppermint leaves are stimulating, refreshing, and support digestion.
* Do NOT use in the evening (it will keep you awake)
:::Alkalizing tea:::
1/4 cup dried oatstraw
¼ cup dried nettles
¼ cup dried horsetail
¼ cup red raspberry leaves
This blend is naturally Alkalizing and supportive of all systems.
:::Slimming tea blend:::
½ cup dried watercress
¼ cup dried kelp
¼ cup dried chamomile
The watercress and kelp contain (naturally occurring) iodine which is crucial to the proper function of the thyroid. Hypoactive (under) thyroid can mean excess weight, dry skin and hair, and an extreme sensitivity to cold.
:All the blends can be made into teas by adding one pint of boiling water to one ounce of the blend and letting steep for 2-5minutes:
