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Dried Rose Tea - - Helps lower cholesterol levels. A mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Use
1 to 2 teaspoons of dried petals or hips per cup of boiled water. Steep
10 minutes.
(February 2001 Online Newsletter)
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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.
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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
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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. (August 2001 Online Newsletter)
Drink Rosemary tea
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,
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Lavender Herbal Tea
Lavender is often used for insomnia, restlessness, stress and anxiety. However, Lavender's antispasmodic action reduces muscle tension and is equally beneficial for abdominal cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting and motion sickness. A cup of Lavender tea does wonders for irritability, headaches and PMS. It is also great for throat infections, including laryngitis and whooping cough.
It stimulates white blood cell formation, thereby strengthening the body's defenses. Also beneficial for expelling intestinal worms. Lavender tea is bitter, sweeten with honey.
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Spearmint Herbal Tea
The original medicinal mint. Spearmint is included in the FDA's list of herbs that are generally regarded as safe.
Use for digestive problems and relieving congestion. A gentle and soothing tea, similar to Peppermint but milder. The mildness make Spearmint great to use with children and senior maladies.
Spearmint has an antispasmodic effect and soothes the muscle lining of the digestive system. It aids digestion and relieves indigestion. A perfect after dinner tea. It is also great for calming the nerves and excellent for nausea. Spearmint is generally great for most stomach problems including reducing colic, cramps and gas.
The menthol vapors also help relieve nasal, sinus and chest congestion. Great for the beginnings of cold and flu symptoms. |
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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. Drink a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks to calm overwrought nerves, lift depression, and help you fall asleep more easily |
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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 if necessary. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough. |
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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
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Melissa Tea Blend
(relaxing but stimulating tea)
3 parts lemon balm
1 part borage flowers and leaves
1 part chamomile
1 part lemon verbena
1 part St. John's wort
Combined the herbs, prepare as an infusion. Drink as often and as much as
needed.
To make an infusion, simple boil 1 quart of water per ounce of herb. (or 1
cup of water to 1 tablespoon of herb) Pour water over herb and let steep for 30
minutes or longer. The proportion of water to herb and required time to infuse
varies greatly, depending on herb. The more herb you use and the longer you
let it steep, the stronger the brew. Let your taste buds be your guide.
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