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Dried Rose Tea -

A mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Helps lower cholesterol levels. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried petals or hips per cup of boiled water. Steep 10 minutes.

Sage Tea -

Make an infusion to settle the stomach. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. This may also be used as a gargle. Sage tastes warm, pleasantly aromatic, and somewhat pungent.

Tea For Nervous Tension: -

1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort

1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves

1 oz. Valerian

Use 1 tsp. Of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. Drinking a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks will calm overwrought nerves, lift depression, and help you fall asleep more easily.

Tea For Coughing Fits: -

1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort

2/3 oz. Thyme

2/3 oz. Linden Flowers

Use 1 tsp. Of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten with honey for added benefit. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.

Tea For Migraines: -

1 2/3 oz. St. John's Wort

1 oz Valerian 1 oz. Linden Flowers

1/4 oz. Juniper Berries

Use 1 tsp. Of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min, strain and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. If your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the tea as the weather is changing.

Lemon Balm Tea -

Drink for colds, fever, indigestion, PMS and insomnia.

Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried crushed herbs per cup of boiled water. Steep 10 minutes.

Rosemary tea

Drink to clear sinus, bronchitis & colds. Also great for settling the stomach. Makes a good mouthwash for halitosis. Relaxes stomach muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Great for upset stomachs and menstrual cramps. Also a great decongestant for colds, flu and allergies. Blends well with Mint, Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, and Peppermint as well as many others. -

Peppermint Tea -

1-2 teaspoons of dried, crushed Peppermint leaves. Steep 10 minutes. Great for indigestion, cramps, and other stomach disorders.

Hot Spiced Tea -

2 qts. Fresh brewed Orange Spice tea

2 c. Water

2 c. Sugar

2 large cans pineapple

1 1/2 c. Lemon juice

3 c. Orange juice

1 stick cinnamon

1 t. Whole cloves - tied in cheesecloth

Boil 2 c. Each water and sugar together 10 minutes to make syrup. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon. Serve hot.

High Calcium Tea

2 tsp. Peppermint

1 tsp. Oatstraw

1/2 tsp. ChamomileBedtime Tea

2 tsp Oatstraw

1 tsp. Chamomile

1/2 tsp. Lavender

Soul Soothing Tea

1 tsp. Oatstraw

1 tsp. Chamomile

1/2 tsp. St. John's WortRejuvenating Tea

3 tsp. Green tea

1 tsp Lemon Balm

1 tsp. Oatstraw

1 tsp. Peppermint

 

 

Tea-

Add four tablespoons of dried Oatstraw to one quart of water. Bring it to a boil and let it sit covered for four hours, then strain the herb from the infusion. Drink at room temperature throughout the day or re-heat your infusion as desired. Drink to soothe nerves, great for stress PMS and menopause. Throw in a pinch of St. John's Wort or Chamomile herb for additional benefits.

Hibiscus Herbal Tea -

6 c. Water

4 oz dried Hibiscus flowers

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Sugar or another sweetener to taste.

Directions: Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add Hibiscus blossoms and allow to steep, covered. When cool, add sugar to taste, and lime juice. Mix and chill for a refreshing tea! Preparation time: 10 min.

Sleep Time Tea -

Combine 1/2 tea. Chamomile flowers with 1/2 teaspoon Hops. Steep 5 minutes. Drink after dinner and before bed. This tea is also great for digestion.

Mint Tea for Nausea -

Steep 1 teaspoon dried Spearmint leaves in 8 -12 oz hot water. Drink after dinner or at first sign of nausea. Also good for PMS symptoms and gas.

NOTE: It is healthier to use honey as a sweetener than granulated sugars.

 

 

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