Tips Of The Month-May 2008




There is nothing more satisfying and enjoyable than the fresh taste of a hand crafted, loose-leaf herbal tea. These delicious and nourishing beverages make a lovely compliment to your morning, a revered companion in the afternoon and they faithfully represent the required relaxation we all deserve in the evenings. Unlike finely cut conventional tea found in mass manufactured tea bags, our loose-leaf herbal tea is fresh, fragrant, tasty, longer lasting and far more economical. Packaged and brewed just like tea, they come from grasses, barks, fruits, flowers and other botanicals. They do not contain caffeine.Herbal tea is believed to help you avoid colds, stimulates your internal organs, promote a good nights sleep, reduce anxiety, and sooth your mind.In addition to the above benefits herbal tea is also caffeine free on a whole. While caffeine can help keep you up there is also a period where caffeine drinkers crash.
Drinking a cup or two of herbal tea a day will help you replace some of the other beverages like soda and coffee that do not promote good health.While herbal tea is not an instant cure for everything that harms us it is a great way to become healthier and happier over the long haul.In the end, at the end of the day or even during the day we all need a little break from the pressures life places on us.Herbal tea can help relieve that pressure.
Know your HerbsCloves - Soothing comfort, a natural antiseptic. There are many uses for cloves. Most popular use is in food. Cloves can also be used in pomades and potpourri. They can be chewed as a breath freshener. Clove tea relieves nausea. A drop of clove oil into a tooth cavity helps with the toothache. Cloves are evergreen trees about 15-30 feet tall. They are mostly found in the Philippines, Jamaica, West Indies, Brazil and other tropical countries.
Calendula - Healing herb great for cleansing and softening skin. Also good for rough, damaged and problem skin. Calendula can be used in the kitchen. It is helpful for bedsores and bruises. Breast feeding mothers use it for cracked nipples. Calendula was popular in Ancient Egypt as a rejuvenating herb. In the American Civil War, doctors used it often to treat open wounds.
Chamomile - Soothing gentle herb for healing and softening skin. When used in baths, it helps relieve sunburned skin. Chamomile tea is a gentle sedative and calming tonic. Awesome herb that smells like apples.
Lavender - A healing and gentle cleanser and tonic for all skin types. Lavender tea helps eases flatulence, calm nerves, soothes headaches & fainting. Used very often in aromatherapy for throat infections, skin sores, inflammation, aches, and insomnia.
Juniper Berries - Soothes aching muscles. Juniper Berries also has many uses. It is used to flavor foods. Mostly found in Mexico, North America, Asia and Europe.
Rose Petals - Antiseptic that soothes the skin. Especially dry, inflamed, mature & sensitive. Rose petals with the bitter white heel removed can be used in salads, pies, syrup, sorbets and sweets. There are several types of roses like the Californian Rose, Cabbage Rose, Damask Rose, French Rose & Cherokee Rose.
Rosemary - Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalisIt is outstanding with lamb or chicken, great with baked potato spears, and makes a refreshing summer drink. Rosemary has other uses as well—as a Christmas decoration , potpourri or moth repellent ingredient, or in aromatherapy (its scent is thought to be stimulating.Health Benefits of Rosemary improves circulation ,stimulates the liver .eases joint pain and headache pain and relieves cold symptoms
Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum ) is a member of the parsley family and has a lovely licorice-like flavor. Anise seeds aid digestion and freshen the breath. Anise also helps soothe a cough, improves bronchitis and its naturally sweet flavor can be blended with other herbs to make a pleasantly sweet tea.Ginger root (Zingiber officinale ) is a member of the ginger family. Zesty and very warming, ginger is an excellent way to improve poor circulation to all parts of the body and to help those that suffer from cold hands and feet. It is one of the best herbs for improving digestion, nausea, lung congestion and arthritis.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita ) leaf, one of the most recognized members of the mint family, aids digestion, calms nausea, freshens the breath and even has antiseptic properties that can help relieve cold and flu conditions. Peppermint has a refreshing cool flavor that makes it one of the most beloved herbs as well as a perfect after dinner tea
Raspberry leaf (Rubus species) is a member of the rose family. With a flavor very similar to that of black tea, raspberry leaf is very rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron. It is considered a supreme tonic herb for women's health concerns such as menstrul conditions , pregnancy and menopause. Raspberry strengthens the joints and tendons - and its nutrients are also beneficial for men.
For your BathHerbal Tea Baths are relaxing and stimulating to the body. For centuries herbs have been used to relax & refresh the body. Herbal Tea Baths are a group of natural herbs with no fragrance. The bouquet of the herbs brings out their natural aroma. Smells absolutely wonderful.Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. (DO NOT MICROWAVE) Remove from heat. Drop Herbal Tea leaves (Lavender Blossoms, Egyptian Chamomile, Cloves, Calendula Flowers, Red Rose Petals, Eucalyptus Leaves, Juniper Berries.) combine the leaves in a tea bag form and drop into the hot water. Let steep for about 2 minutes. Relax and enjoy your bath. If you wish, you can use the herbal tea bath more than once. Lay it out to dry and reuse. Try not to use it more than twice.
For refreshing a roomPut the herbal leaves into a bowl or small basket and place on the center table or the dinning room table or the book case. Gives your room a fantastic aroma.
For use as potpourri. Put the combination of tea leaves into your potpourri pot and enjoy. If you do not have a potpourri pot, bring some water to a boil on the stove. Drop in a tea bag. Let simmer at a low heat for about 3 minutes. Pour into a bowl and place in your favorite room

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