Herbal
Teas
COLDS
& HOARSENESS
2 oz Malva flowers
1 ½ oz Mullein flowers
Use 2 tbs of mixture per 1 cup hot water. Steep
10 minutes; strain.
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UPSET STOMACH
8 oz Peppermint leaves
8 oz Lemon Balm leaves
8 oz Fennel seeds
Use 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water.
Steep 10 minutes; strain.
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NERVOUS STOMACH
2 tsp Angelica root
2 tsp Lemon Balm leaves
½ tsp Fennel seed
Bring Angelica root to a simmer in 4 cups water.
Turn off heat, add lemon balm & lemon; steep
10 minutes & strain.
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NAUSEA
½ tsp dried Ginger root
½ tsp Clove blossoms
1 tsp Chamomile flowers
Pour 1 cup boiling water over herbs.
Steep 10 minutes, strain & let cool.
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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.
Drink a cup before going to bed each night for
several weeks to calm nerves,
lift depression, and help you fall asleep more
easily.
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NERVOUSNESS
1 ½ oz Peppermint leaves
1 ½ oz Lemon Balm leaves
Use 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water.
Steep 10 minutes & strain.
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CALMING
1 oz Lemon balm
1 oz Chamomile flowers
½ oz St Johns Wort
Steep 2 tbs of mixture in 1 cup boiled water.
Cover 10 minutes; strain.
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INSOMNIA
1 ½ oz dried Vervain leaves
1 oz Chamomile
½ oz Spearmint
Mix all and add to 1 cup boiling water.
Steep 8 minutes; strain.
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MIGRAINES
1 2/3 oz dried St Johns Wort
1 oz Valerian
1 oz Linden flowers
1/4 oz Juniper berries
Use 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water.
Steep 10 minutes & strain.
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BLADDER INFECTIONS
1 ½ oz dried Goldenrod
1/4 oz Juniper Berries*
3/4 oz chopped Dandelion root
3/4 oz chopped Rose Hips
Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tsp of mixture.
Steep 10 minutes & strain.
*can become toxic, so only drink 2 cups of this
mixture
daily for no more than 3 days*
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FLUID RETENTION
1 oz Dandelion root
1 oz Dandelion leaves
2/3 oz Nettle leaves
2/3 oz Spearmint leaves
Steep mixture in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.
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COLDS & FLU
1 oz Blackberry leaves
1 oz Elder flowers
1 oz Linden flowers
1 oz Peppermint leaves
Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tbs mixture.
Cover & steep 10 minutes; strain.
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CHRONIC COUGH
1 oz dried Blueberries
1 oz dried Blueberry leaves
1 oz Licorice root
Add 3 tbs mixture to 2 cups cold water.
Bring to boil, lower heat & simmer 10
minutes; strain.
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BRONCHIAL CONGESTION
1 ½ oz Aniseed
1 oz Calendula flowers
3/4 oz Marshmallow root
1/3 oz Licorice root
Crush aniseeds and add to herbs.
Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp mixture;
cover & steep 10 minutes.
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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 if
necessary.
This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and
whooping cough.
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DETOXIFICATION
1 tsp Green Tea leaves
Simmer 1 cup water & pour over leaves.
Cover & let stand 4 minutes.
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FEVER REDUCER
2 tsp dried Catnip
1 tsp dry Vervain
Pour 2 cups boiling water over herbs.
Steep 10 minutes & strain.
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MONTHLY RELIEF
2 teaspoons dried Lemon-Balm leaves
1 cup boiling water
Steep the leaves in the boiling water, covered,
for 10 to 15 minutes.
Strain. Drinking this infusion will help relieve
menstrual cramps,
but take no more than 2-3 cups a day.
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DUAL-PURPOSE
Do not drink more than 2 cups a day.
2 teaspoons dried German Chamomile flowers
1 cup boiling water
Steep the flowers in the boiling water, covered,
for 15 minutes. Strain, then slowly sip the
infusion to relieve nausea,
stomach upset, and lessen menstrual cramps.
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WOMAN’S RED CLOVER TONIC
1 teaspoon dried Red Clover blossoms
1 cup boiling water
Add the blossoms to the boiling water.
Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain, then
sip.
This infusion acts as a tonic specially suited
for women.
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NURSING MOTHER’S TEA
1 teaspoon crushed Fennel seeds
1 cup boiling water
Mix the seeds with the boiling water.
Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, and sip
the infusion.
Drinking a tea made with fennel helps to promote
the secretion of breast milk in nursing mothers.
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Teas
for pleasure
ENGLISH ROSE TEA
1/2 cup dried Red Rose petals
2 tablespoons dried Lemon Balm
1 tablespoon dried Rosemary
Mix well. Use 1 teaspoon for each cup.
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ORANGE MINT TEA
2 cups dried Orange Mint leaves
8 teaspoons China Tea
1 teaspoon ground Cloves
1 cup dried Calendula petals
1 tablespoon dried Orange rind
1 tablespoon dried Lemon rind
Store mixture in airtight container.
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POTPOURRI TEA
1 cup good Black tea
1/2 cup dried Rose petals
2 tablespoons dried Jasmine flowers
1 tablespoon dried Orange peel, freshly grated
1 tablespoon Cassia Bark, crumbled
3 sticks Cinnamon bark, crumbled
4 whole Star Anise
1 tablespoon ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole Cloves, freshly crushed
Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl with your
hands.
Store in airtight tins. Use one heaping
tablespoon per pot.
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Enjoy! |