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Herbal Teas

An A-Z guide to the wide range of herbal teas you can make at home

Meadowsweet Flower

Filipendula ulmaria (Rosaceae)

Habitat and Appearance:

As a native to Asia and Europe it will be a familiar sight to country dwellers in Britain, lining river and stream banks. It is an attractive perennial herb, 70-125cm, with strong, aromatic root stock and erect reddish stems. It has alternate, acute, ovate leaves which are irregularly pinnate with 2 to 5 pairs of leaflets. These are tomentose (furred) on the underside and whitish-green on top. From the main stem arise glabrous stems, producing irregular paniculate cymes which bear sweet smelling flowers. These are small and very dainty, being creamy-white and 5-petalled with numerous long stamens. It has two flowering sessions, mid-summer and autumn, the two often running into each other.

Garden Suitability:

It must have wet and moist conditions. It does very well with moisture and a little shade. This plant is really worth growing for its very pretty flowers and long season. Easily propagated by root division, spring or autumn, but tough to dig it up!

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Do any of you what herb this is and what to use it for?

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Stiff Joints can be helped with Herbs
Stiff and painful joints need circulatory herbs on a daily basis, year-round, no matter what their cause or specific issue. A favourite choice for those growing, it can be rosemary for its year-round foliage. Whilst other kitchen choices are black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon or ginger. Whilst Meadowsweet Herb Tea (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n8w7mfa) is what I’d suggest as a herbalist. We covered black pepper and turmeric in a previous post on arthritis so let’s now add in the importance of ginger and why meadowsweet is so useful.

Meadowsweet flowering herb (Filipendula ulmaria) is highly effective at reducing painful acidic buildups in the body. Their salicylate component provides anti-inflammatory support and thus brings some pain relief. Additionally, meadowsweet is a renowned tonic, acting as a powerful digestive stimulant by clearing and easing the stomach, always useful but also vital for further keeping down inflammatory levels, especially if unknown food allergies are additionally causing problems.

[CAUTION- Avoid if unknown allergic to salicylates and aspirin].

#meadowsweet #joints #aches #pains #friction #damp #sugar

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Stiff Joints can be helped with Herbs
Stiff and painful joints need circulatory herbs on a daily basis, year-round, no matter what their cause or specific issue. A favourite choice for those growing, it can be rosemary for its year-round foliage. Whilst other kitchen choices are black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon or ginger. Whilst Meadowsweet Herb Tea (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n8w7mfa) is what I’d suggest as a herbalist. We covered black pepper and turmeric in a previous post on arthritis so let’s now add in the importance of ginger and why meadowsweet is so useful.

Meadowsweet flowering herb (Filipendula ulmaria) is highly effective at reducing painful acidic buildups in the body. Their salicylate component provides anti-inflammatory support and thus brings some pain relief. Additionally, meadowsweet is a renowned tonic, acting as a powerful digestive stimulant by clearing and easing the stomach, always useful but also vital for further keeping down inflammatory levels, especially if unknown food allergies are additionally causing problems.

[CAUTION- Avoid if unknown allergic to salicylates and aspirin].

#meadowsweet #joints #aches #pains #friction #damp #sugar

Goosegrass for Lymph Help

Gallium aparine or Goosegrass is an invaluable spring cleanser, generalised detoxifier and lymph cleanser. It`s free for the picking right now and it`s sticky (velcro) leaves can be collected in handfuls. You then crudely chop them and pour over boiling water to make a tea. Leave 20 minutes and drink.

Alternatively, pop into a green smoothie.

#goosegrass #cleansing #kidneys #lymphsystem #detoxing #clearing

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Goosegrass for Lymph Help

Gallium aparine or Goosegrass is an invaluable spring cleanser, generalised detoxifier and lymph cleanser. It's free for the picking right now and it's sticky (velcro) leaves can be collected in handfuls. You then crudely chop them and pour over boiling water to make a tea. Leave 20 minutes and drink.

Alternatively, pop into a green smoothie.

#goosegrass #cleansing #kidneys #lymphsystem #detoxing #clearing

Spring Hawthorn for Help for the Heart

The bright vernal hawthorn leaves are filling up our hedgerows.
We used these young leaves together with its May-time blossom alongside autumn berries, to make a 3 blend tincture concentrate.
Hawthorn really helps heart function and circulatory issues. It`s the premier herb for this in Germany.

#hawthornleaves #hawthorn #spring #circulation #blood #plaque #fats #energy

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Spring Hawthorn for Help for the Heart

The bright vernal hawthorn leaves are filling up our hedgerows.
We used these young leaves together with its May-time blossom alongside autumn berries, to make a 3 blend tincture concentrate.
Hawthorn really helps heart function and circulatory issues. It's the premier herb for this in Germany.

#hawthornleaves #hawthorn #spring #circulation #blood #plaque #fats #energy

Artichoke Leaves Help Sugar & Digestion Imbalances

These stunningly architectural plants have beautiful flower globes and leaves in the coming Summer. But for now, it’s these leaves that are the focus for helping the liver, bile and digestive system to function better.

We use these leaves in our Lemon & Artichoke Concentrate (https://tinyurl.com/5dsstmew) and we balance the ‘oh so bitter’ with the sweetness of cinnamon, mint and a tang of lemon; it’s quite delicious.

(Artichoke is in the same family as milk thistle and also contains cynarin, both capable of promoting bile production and discharge, vital for the health and function of the liver). It also helps stabilize blood sugar levels.

If you want to try our digestive formula Gentian & Artichoke here is the link: https://shop.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/product/gentian-artichoke-formula

#artichokeleaves #bitter #digestive #gut #gutbrain #tonic #energy

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Artichoke Leaves Help Sugar & Digestion Imbalances

These stunningly architectural plants have beautiful flower globes and leaves in the coming Summer. But for now, it’s these leaves that are the focus for helping the liver, bile and digestive system to function better.

We use these leaves in our Lemon & Artichoke Concentrate (https://tinyurl.com/5dsstmew) and we balance the ‘oh so bitter’ with the sweetness of cinnamon, mint and a tang of lemon; it’s quite delicious.

(Artichoke is in the same family as milk thistle and also contains cynarin, both capable of promoting bile production and discharge, vital for the health and function of the liver). It also helps stabilize blood sugar levels.

If you want to try our digestive formula Gentian & Artichoke here is the link: https://shop.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/product/gentian-artichoke-formula

#artichokeleaves #bitter #digestive #gut #gutbrain #tonic #energy

LOW BLOOD SUGAR, LOW ENERGY & HYPOGLYCEMIA
Do you feel this way sometimes? Low blood sugar is currently a very prevalent problem, especially among women, and is often at its worst when a woman is premenstrual. Sugar cravings can take the form of outright sugar bingeing with the consumption of unusual amounts of chocolate or more discreet searches for dried fruit around the kitchen. Like diabetes, hypoglycaemia is an imbalance of blood sugar levels, which often stems from imbalanced glycogen levels in the liver. To treat this problem, the liver and the pancreas will both need balancing and fortifying. The deficiency of sugar in the blood is down to an overproduction of the hormone insulin in an attempt to provide much-needed supplies of energy; i.e. excess insulin causes too much sugar to be driven into the cells, resulting in a sudden blood sugar drop. The brain is particularly affected; normal thinking will become difficult, as will talking, driving, or making sense. Never leave low blood sugar untreated, because when brain function is inhibited and therefore poor, the nervous system will deplete. When you feel the sugar levels are dropping don’t leave it another second to address the situation, as the longer you leave it the harder it is for the whole body to recover, and it takes valuable resources to effect that recovery. Eat something NOW!

Superfood Plus is a food/drink for a quick steading of low blood sugar. If you want to give it a try, FB message your name and address and we will send you a free sachet to try.

#superfoodplus #greendrink #lowbloodsugar #instantenergy #protein #bvitamins #immunity

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LOW BLOOD SUGAR, LOW ENERGY & HYPOGLYCEMIA
Do you feel this way sometimes? Low blood sugar is currently a very prevalent problem, especially among women, and is often at its worst when a woman is premenstrual. Sugar cravings can take the form of outright sugar bingeing with the consumption of unusual amounts of chocolate or more discreet searches for dried fruit around the kitchen. Like diabetes, hypoglycaemia is an imbalance of blood sugar levels, which often stems from imbalanced glycogen levels in the liver. To treat this problem, the liver and the pancreas will both need balancing and fortifying. The deficiency of sugar in the blood is down to an overproduction of the hormone insulin in an attempt to provide much-needed supplies of energy; i.e. excess insulin causes too much sugar to be driven into the cells, resulting in a sudden blood sugar drop. The brain is particularly affected; normal thinking will become difficult, as will talking, driving, or making sense. Never leave low blood sugar untreated, because when brain function is inhibited and therefore poor, the nervous system will deplete. When you feel the sugar levels are dropping don’t leave it another second to address the situation, as the longer you leave it the harder it is for the whole body to recover, and it takes valuable resources to effect that recovery. Eat something NOW!

Superfood Plus is a food/drink for a quick steading of low blood sugar. If you want to give it a try, FB message your name and address and we will send you a free sachet to try.

#superfoodplus #greendrink #lowbloodsugar #instantenergy #protein #bvitamins #immunity

Easter Special OFFER - Superfood Plus - only £47 - (RRP £ 55.50) Buy a jar for you and family. - https://mailchi.mp/herbs-hands-healing/autumn-special-offers-to-encourage-your-daily-superfood-plus-commitment-to-help-with-good-food-habits-mpi64cb9vn-1206667 We thought an `Easter Special - 15% Discount` on our Dr Schulze`s Superfood Plus might be a delightful Spring treat. It provides elite forms of food that supply energy fast for quick and long-lasting stamina. Superfood Plus tunes up your entire body, gently detoxing, blood purifying, clearing the liver, helping regulate blood sugar, providing daily protein and regenerating cells.

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Easter Special OFFER - Superfood Plus - only £47 - (RRP £ 55.50) Buy a jar for you and family. - https://mailchi.mp/herbs-hands-healing/autumn-special-offers-to-encourage-your-daily-superfood-plus-commitment-to-help-with-good-food-habits-mpi64cb9vn-1206667 We thought an 'Easter Special - 15% Discount' on our Dr Schulze's Superfood Plus might be a delightful Spring treat. It provides elite forms of food that supply energy fast for quick and long-lasting stamina. Superfood Plus tunes up your entire body, gently detoxing, blood purifying, clearing the liver, helping regulate blood sugar, providing daily protein and regenerating cells.

Ginger, Fennel & Peppermint Dr. Schulze Style

Dr Schulze Superfood Plus is one of many products that Dr Schulze makes. One of his other products can be made at home which we will call a digestive/brain tonic. It does boost your energy levels.

Homemade Herbal Tea
2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger root.
2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves (or two tea bags).
2 teaspoons of fennel seeds.

Pour 500ml of boiling water onto the above and leave for 15 minutes to 1 hour then drink.

Why Peppermint Energises
Dr Schulze (Herbalist and Natural Healer) particularly loves peppermint and as he points out it’s a natural ‘energiser’ both mentally and physically as its strong smell stimulates our senses, focussing our thoughts and brain, helping with clarity. Smelling peppermint has been found to stimulate the trigeminal nerve which in turn stimulates the area of the brain responsible for arousal.

Ginger root, fennel seeds and peppermint leaf all contain essential oils that are therapeutically carminative. This means they stimulate the digestive system, as well as relax the stomach, thereby supporting digestion and helping to relieve gas in the digestive tract. Ginger powerfully minimises an upset stomach and reduces queasy feelings, while peppermint is an effective gastric sedative and relaxant.

#eneryboost #herbtea #gutbrain #gutaid #brainboost #lively

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Ginger, Fennel & Peppermint Dr. Schulze Style

Dr Schulze Superfood Plus is one of many products that Dr Schulze makes. One of his other products can be made at home which we will call a digestive/brain tonic. It does boost your energy levels.

Homemade Herbal Tea
2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger root.
2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves (or two tea bags).
2 teaspoons of fennel seeds.

Pour 500ml of boiling water onto the above and leave for 15 minutes to 1 hour then drink.

Why Peppermint Energises
Dr Schulze (Herbalist and Natural Healer) particularly loves peppermint and as he points out it’s a natural ‘energiser’ both mentally and physically as its strong smell stimulates our senses, focussing our thoughts and brain, helping with clarity. Smelling peppermint has been found to stimulate the trigeminal nerve which in turn stimulates the area of the brain responsible for arousal.

Ginger root, fennel seeds and peppermint leaf all contain essential oils that are therapeutically carminative. This means they stimulate the digestive system, as well as relax the stomach, thereby supporting digestion and helping to relieve gas in the digestive tract. Ginger powerfully minimises an upset stomach and reduces queasy feelings, while peppermint is an effective gastric sedative and relaxant.

#eneryboost #herbtea #gutbrain #gutaid #brainboost #lively

Cold Weather with Olive & Chilli- This will Really Warm you up!

Chillies can be put with olive oil and liquidized and stored in the fridge for easy additions to all kinds of dishes, spread on bread etc and they make an instant warming addition.

Cayenne & Chilli
In Mexico, cayenne or chilli is so popular they put it in ice cream and chocolate, but more generally it is added to savoury dishes. The degree of ‘hotness’ is usually down to the species used from ‘paprika’ (Hungarian pepper) which is the mildest (Bell peppers commonly found in the supermarket being the mildest of all and used as a vegetable) to cayenne pepper (Capsicum annum) to the very hot ones like ‘African birdseye’ (Capsicum frutescens) and the very hottest ‘scotch bonnet’ and ‘habanero’ (Capsicum Chinese).

So if great heat is unpalatable or irritating then cayenne pepper or paprika will be gentler choices as opposed to the hotter chillies.

Olive Leaf & Olive Oil are both Therapeutic for Circulation
And perhaps surprisingly olive leaves are also helpful in cold weather as they will help keep a healthy blood flow to our extremities. The European Journal of Nutrition reports that research on olive leaf extract may help reduce cardiovascular risk factors and this is partly due to its antioxidant properties helping to prevent the formulation of clots (by aiding the ‘normalisation’ of platelet agitation). So olive leaves can play their part during winter and are good potentially combined with ‘heating’ herbs.

Here is the link to our PumpBeet capsules https://tinyurl.com/24wuvju4

#chillie #hot #coldweather #warming #circulation #warmth

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Cold Weather with Olive & Chilli- This will Really Warm you up!

Chillies can be put with olive oil and liquidized and stored in the fridge for easy additions to all kinds of dishes, spread on bread etc and they make an instant warming addition.

Cayenne & Chilli
In Mexico, cayenne or chilli is so popular they put it in ice cream and chocolate, but more generally it is added to savoury dishes. The degree of ‘hotness’ is usually down to the species used from ‘paprika’ (Hungarian pepper) which is the mildest (Bell peppers commonly found in the supermarket being the mildest of all and used as a vegetable) to cayenne pepper (Capsicum annum) to the very hot ones like ‘African birdseye’ (Capsicum frutescens) and the very hottest ‘scotch bonnet’ and ‘habanero’ (Capsicum Chinese).

So if great heat is unpalatable or irritating then cayenne pepper or paprika will be gentler choices as opposed to the hotter chillies.

Olive Leaf & Olive Oil are both Therapeutic for Circulation
And perhaps surprisingly olive leaves are also helpful in cold weather as they will help keep a healthy blood flow to our extremities. The European Journal of Nutrition reports that research on olive leaf extract may help reduce cardiovascular risk factors and this is partly due to its antioxidant properties helping to prevent the formulation of clots (by aiding the ‘normalisation’ of platelet agitation). So olive leaves can play their part during winter and are good potentially combined with ‘heating’ herbs.

Here is the link to our PumpBeet capsules https://tinyurl.com/24wuvju4

#chillie #hot #coldweather #warming #circulation #warmth

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