How to Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress
I've created an herbal tea blend that is designed to calm me down when I'm under stress. In the beginning stages I opt for something gentle that will help nourish my nervous system, and if I deal with the stress early, it won't escalate into a bigger problem. Left untreated, chronic stress can lead to a host of health problems including anxiety, high blood pressure and weight gain.
The thing I like about this blend is that it is gentle and safe to use every day. I love the taste of it by itself. However, a drop of honey also makes it taste very good. Here is how to make it--so you too--can de-stress the next time you're feeling the pressure.
Things You'll Need:
3 tbsp. oatstraw
2 tbsp. chamomile flowers
2 tbsp. rose petals
1 tbsp. spearmint
1 tbsp. lemon
Small mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Airtight container
1
Make sure that you find the highest quality herbs available. I like Mountain Rose Herbs (see link in Resources below).
2
Add all of the herbs to the mixing bowl. Stir gently with the wooden spoon.
3
Transfer herbs to an airtight container. I like amber glass bottles because the herbs stay fresh longer.
4
To brew a cup of tea use 1 1/2 tsp. of the blend for every cup of boiling water.
Tips & Warnings
All of the herbs should be in their dried form.
See a physician if your stress persists. You'll want to have a checkup to make sure your health hasn't been affected.
It is also important to ask your doctor if it is OK to take these herbs in the first place.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2338268_herbal-tea-blend-stress.html
I've created an herbal tea blend that is designed to calm me down when I'm under stress. In the beginning stages I opt for something gentle that will help nourish my nervous system, and if I deal with the stress early, it won't escalate into a bigger problem. Left untreated, chronic stress can lead to a host of health problems including anxiety, high blood pressure and weight gain.
The thing I like about this blend is that it is gentle and safe to use every day. I love the taste of it by itself. However, a drop of honey also makes it taste very good. Here is how to make it--so you too--can de-stress the next time you're feeling the pressure.
Things You'll Need:
3 tbsp. oatstraw
2 tbsp. chamomile flowers
2 tbsp. rose petals
1 tbsp. spearmint
1 tbsp. lemon
Small mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Airtight container
1
Make sure that you find the highest quality herbs available. I like Mountain Rose Herbs (see link in Resources below).
2
Add all of the herbs to the mixing bowl. Stir gently with the wooden spoon.
3
Transfer herbs to an airtight container. I like amber glass bottles because the herbs stay fresh longer.
4
To brew a cup of tea use 1 1/2 tsp. of the blend for every cup of boiling water.
Tips & Warnings
All of the herbs should be in their dried form.
See a physician if your stress persists. You'll want to have a checkup to make sure your health hasn't been affected.
It is also important to ask your doctor if it is OK to take these herbs in the first place.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2338268_herbal-tea-blend-stress.html
