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Tea..Herbal Tea Remedies
tipsHerbal Tea RemediesFrom KitchenWiccan.com21st Century TeaThere are so many ways that our immune systems can be overwhelmed … it’s in our air, our water, our food, our workplace, our stress. This blend of organic and wild herbs is not only helpful but comforting, strengthening and tasty.1 part red clover blossoms 1 part nettle leaves 1 part pau d’Arco 1 part alfalfa & sage leaves 1 part St.Johns wort tops 1 part ginger rootPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes.Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.ADD/ADHD Remetea1Teaspoon Hops 1 Teaspoon Gotu KolaBring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil. Place the herbs inside, place lid on tightly and let it steep for 5 minutes. Drink twice a day.After Dinner Carminative Tea1 cup water 1 tablespoon fennel seedsBring the water and fennel seeds to a boil with the lid on the pan and let sit for 15 minutes and enjoy this calming cup of tea. Fennel is a wonderful herb for digestion and can help your body increase its ability to digest a big meal or a meal with lots of fat.Allergy Season BlendCool minty, citrus flavour to assist you with the discomfort associated with allergy season.1 part nettle 1 part peppermint 1 part spearmint 1 part yerba santa 1 part eyebright 1 pat lemongrass leaves 1 part calendula 1 part red clover 1 part lavender flowers 1 part fennel seeds a pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Aphrodite Blend TeaA sensuous, aromatic blend with just the right tint of zest for your palate, and sure to kindle flames! A delicate, but dashing combination makes this one of your most enjoyable cups of tea.1 part Damiana leaves 1 part rose petals 1 part peppermint leaves 1 part muira puama 1 part gingko leaves 1 part orange peel 1 part cinnamon bark chips pinch of stevia. Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes.Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Bladder Infections Tea1 ½ oz dried Goldenrod ¼ oz Juniper Berries* ¾ oz chopped Dandelion root ¾ oz chopped Rose HipsPour 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*Blood Builder Tea1 tsp Rose Hips-crushed 1 Tsp Butcher’s Broom 1 Tsp Yellow DockBring 31/2 cups of water to a boil. Remove water from heat and add herbs. Place a tight lid on the pot. Let the mixture steep for five to ten minutes. Drink one cup three times daily. Yields three cups.Blossoms of Health TeaBeautiful to look at, nectar to taste and good for you. A popular tea. Spirited, uplifting and energizing.1 part ginkgo leaves 1 part red clover tops 1 part nettle leaves 1 part meadowsweet leaves 1 part calendula 2 parts chamomile 2 parts lavender flowers 1 part gotu kola leaves a pinch of stevia.Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Blues Tea1 part Nettle leaves, 1 part St Johns wort tops 2 parts spearmint 1 part damiana leaves 1 part kava kava root a tiny pinch of stevia to tastePlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Breast Health Tea2 parts calendula 2 parts red clover 1 part cleavers 1 part lady’s mantle Spearmint or peppermint (optional; for flavor)Prepare as an infusion, using 1 ounce of herbs per quart of water, and letting steep overnight. Drink 3 to 4 cups daily.Bronchial Congestion Tea1 ½ oz Aniseed 1 oz Calendula flowers ¾ oz Marshmallow root 1/3 oz Licorice rootCrush anise seeds and add to herbs. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp mixture; cover & steep 10 minutes.Calming Tea 11 oz Lemon balm 1 oz Chamomile flowers ½ oz St Johns WortSteep 2 tbs of mixture in 1 cup boiled water. Cover 10 minutes; strain.Calming Tea 21 Part Sage 1 Part Thyme 1 Part Marjorham 1 Part ChamomileBlend ingredients in a tea ball and put in a mug of hot water.Colds and Flu Tea1 oz Blackberry leaves 1 oz Elder flowers 1 oz Linden flowers 1 oz Peppermint leavesPour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tbs mixture. Cover & steep 10 minutes; strain.Colds and Hoarseness Tea2 oz Malva flowers 1 ½ oz Mullein flowersUse 2 tbs of mixture per 1 cup hot water. Steep 10 minutes; strain. Drink only 2 – 3 cups per day for just a few days.Coughing Fits Tea1 1/3 oz. St. John’s Wort 2/3 oz. Thyme 2/3 oz. Linden FlowersUse 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.Crone Root TeaFor menopause and beginning a new cycle of life.2 tablespoons wild yam 2 tablespoons licorice 3 tablespoons sarsaparilla 1 tablespoon chaste berry 1 tablespoon ginger 1 tablespoon false unicorn root 2 tablespoons sage 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ tablespoon black cohashDetoxification Tea1 tsp Green Tea leavesSimmer 1 cup water & pour over leaves. Cover & let stand 4 minutes.Dream Tea2 parts Rose 1 part Mugwort 1 part Peppermint 1 part Jasmine ½ part CinnamonDrink to cause dreams. Combine all ingredients thoroghly, fill tea diffuser @ 1 tsp. per cup of boiling water and as it steeps say;Dual Purpose TeaDo not drink more than 2 cups a day.2 teaspoons dried German Chamomile flowers 1 cup boiling waterSteep 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.Echinacea & Roots TeaA tasty way to help strengthen and support your natural resistance. A very popular tea.1 partechinacea purpurea root 1 part pau d’arco 1 part dandelion root (raw and roasted) 1 part sarsaparilla bark 1 part cinnamon barks 1 part ginger root 1 part burdock roots 1 part sassafras bark a pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Evening Repose TeaWhen the sun sets over the hill and the new moon dips her silver softness, savour the tranquility in our evening repose blend. It’s a perfect toast to the rising moon. A robust flavour of flowers and mint.1 part roses 1 part lavender flowers 1 part lemon verbena leaves 1 part chamomile flowers 1 part each peppermint & spearmint leaves 1 part blue malva flowers pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Fever Reducer Tea2 tsp dried Catnip 1 tsp dry VervainPour 2 cups boiling water over herbs. Steep 10 minutes & strain.Flashes Blend TeaBrew up a pot and sip when needed.1 part sage 1 part motherwort 1 part dandelion 1 part chickweed & violet leaves 1 part each elder flowers & oatstrawPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Flu-away2 medium cloves of freshly crushed garlic 1 cup of very warm water 1 teaspoon of honey 1 teaspoon of lemon juiceStir and drink.Fluid Retention Tea1 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 minutesTea for menstrual problems, fertility and childbirth.3 tablespoons sassafras bark 2 tablespoons dandelion root 1 tablespoon ginger root ½ tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon licorice root ½ tablespoon orange peel 1 tablespoon pau d’arco ¼ tablespoon dong quai root 1 tablespoon chaste berry 1 tablespoon wild yamForests Tea (formerly Lung Blend)1 part echinacea purpurea 1 part elecampane 1 part ginger 1 part each pleurisy & licorice roots 1 part white oak bark 1 part cinnamon bark 1 part each orange peel and fennel seedsPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Happy Man Tea Blend1 part Siberian ginseng 1 part dandelion root 1 part nettle 1 part each marshmallow & burdock roots 1 part each hawthorn & saw palmetto berries 1 part fennel seeds 1 part wildoats a pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Climb into bed and enjoy!Happy Tummy TeaPut a smile on your face with this soothing and yummy tea.1 part catnip 1 part spearmint & lemongrass leaves 1 part calendula flowers 1 part skullcap 1 part rosemary & sage leaves 1 part fennel seedsPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Headache TeaLavender Chamomile Rosemary MintPut a pinch of each herb in a coffee filter and place in your coffee maker. Wait a half hour before drinking this mix, this should make you tired so you can sleep your headache away.Healing Ginger tea2 cups of water 4 tablespoons freshly grated ginger rootPlace in pan with a lid on, bring to a boil, turn off the heat and let sit for two hours. Re-heat the tea, strain the herb from the tea and drink.Insomnia Tea1 ½ oz dried Vervain leaves 1 oz Chamomile ½ oz SpearmintMix all and add to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 8 minutes; strain.Less Stress TeaRelieves stress, relaxes low back and neck areas.1 part chamomile 1 part mint 1 part calendula flowersPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Mellow Mood TeaThis tea is made with the most palatable of the calming herbs. Blended together, they’ll defuse stress and anxiety and promote sound sleep. 1 teaspoon chamomile flowers 1 teaspoon lavender spikes 1 teaspoon kava leaves 1 teaspoon lemon balm leaves 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 spray valerian flowers 1 quart waterIn a large saucepan, steep the chamomile, lavender, kava, lemon balm, marjoram, and valerian to taste in the freshly boiled water. Strain out the plant material. Drink the tea hot or cool as often as needed, refrigerating any left over for later use.CAUTION: Chamomile is in the rag weed family, and many are allergic to herbs.Memory Zest BlendA mentally refreshing beverage, to help give you feelings of clarity and precision.1 part ginkgo 1 part gotu kola and peppermint leaves 1 part red clover tops 1 part rosemary leaves 1 part ginger root a pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Migraine Tea1 2/3 oz dried St Johns Wort 1 oz Valerian 1 oz Linden flowers ¼ oz Juniper berriesUse 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes & strain.Moon Ease TeaFor that time of the month.2 parts crampbark 1 part chaste tree berries 1 part each spearmint & skullcap leaves 1 part marshmallow root 1 part passionflower herb 1 part ginger rootProcedure- Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.My Nerves Are Shot TeaUses: Sleeplessness and Insomnia Job-related stress Panic attacks2 parts Chamomile 1 part Jasmine 1 part Hops 1 part Lavender 1 part Yerba Santa 1 part Gota Kola 1 part St. John’s WortPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favourite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Natural Concentration TeaHelps you to become more creative in designing a more natural environment in your home.1 part Celendula 1 part mint, 1 part sage (flowers only) 1 part yarrow leavesPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Nausea Tea½ tsp dried Ginger root ½ tsp Clove blossoms 1 tsp Chamomile flowersPour 1 cup boiling water over herbs. Steep 10 minutes, strain & let cool.Nervous Stomach Tea2 tsp Angelica root 2 tsp Lemon Balm leaves ½ tsp Fennel seedBring Angelica root to a simmer in 4 cups water. Turn off heat,add lemon balm & lemon; steep 10 minutes & strain.Nervous Tension Tea1 1/3 oz. St. John’s Wort 1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves 1 oz. ValerianUse 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.“No-Sweat” Tea4 cups boiling water 1 tsp. dried hops 1 tsp. stinging nettle 1 tsp. fresh cut rose petals 1 tsp. dried strawberry leaves 1 tsp. fresh walnut leaves 3 tbsp of dried sage leavesReduces perspiration within 2 hours of use with its effects lasting several days:Combine all ingredients, cover and steep for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.Nursing Mother’s Tea1 teaspoon crushed Fennel seeds 1 cup boiling waterMix 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.Pinkeye tea recipeFill a tea ball with equal parts chamomile(antiseptic),borage (alleviated inflammation and redness),eyebright(excellent for conjunctivitis any other eye complaints) elderflowers (beneficial for tired eyes). Pour on 2 ½ cups boiling hot(fresh from the kettle)water allow to steep until cooled. add 5 drops witch hazel extract(coolant and antiseptic) and stir. wash eye(outside) gently with infusion and put one drop of infusion in eye as needed or desired. also can be used by soaking a cloth in the infusion and putting over the eye until you eye feels better. if your using this for a child leave out the witch hazel. this is good for anything where your eyes are painful inflamed and red.Pleasant Dreams1 cup mugwort½ cup rose petals½ cup chamomile1/3 cup lavender flowers1/3 cup catnip2 tbsp mintQuiet Child TeaGood for anytime of the day or right before bedtime. 1 part raspberry leaves 1 part catnip 1 part each spearmint & skullcap leaves 1 part calendula flowers a pinch of steviaPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Quiet Time Tea1 part oregano 2 parts Chamomile 1 part lemon balm 1 part lemon thymePlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Rejuvenation TeaEtheric cleanser of old, stale thoughts and patterns of behavior for new beginnings and awakening.1 part rose hips 1 part calendula flowers 1 part gallum (cleavers) flowers 1 part borage flowers 1 part nettles leavesPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Relaxation Tea2 parts chamomile 1 part lemon balm 1 part lemon peel 1 part thymePlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Sleep Tea Recipe2 tbls. Hops 1 tsp. Lavender 1 tsp. Rosemary 1 tsp. Thyme 1 tsp. Mugwort 1 tsp. Sage 1 Pinch of Valerian RootTake a teaspoon of the mixture and pour into 1 cup of hot water. Let sit for 3 minutes then strain. Store the unused portion.Soothing Tea1 part mint 1 part hyssop 1 part oregano 1 part parsley 1 part lemon balmPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Spiced Relief1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed or ground 2-3 cinnamon sticks 1 inch of ginger, sliced 1-2 teaspoons dried loose EchinaceaCombine spices and Echinacea in a pot with three cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes to make a decoction. Strain into a mug and add honey to taste. This is a multi-function tea. Anise acts as an expectorant, ginger soothes the cough, and cinnamon has anti-bacterial properties.Tea For Health1 tablespoon China black tea 2 teaspoon fennel 1 teaspoon mint 2 teaspoon rose hips 1 teaspoon elder flower 2 teaspoon hops 1 teaspoon mulleinTea for Nervousness1 ½ oz Peppermint leaves 1 ½ oz Lemon Balm leavesUse 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes & strain.Tummy TeaA wonderful tea blend to enjoy after a big meal or hectic day.1 cup dried peppermint (or other) 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried sageCrush ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Steep 1 heaping tsp in a cup of boiling water for 1 minute. Sweeten with honey.Upset Stomach Tea8 oz Peppermint leaves 8 oz Lemon Balm leaves 8 oz Fennel seedsUse 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes; strain.Urinary Infection Tea1 teaspoon uva ursi ½ teaspoon each corn silk, cramp bark, marshmallow root and rose hips 1 quart waterSimmer herbs in water for a couple of minutes, then steep them for 20 minutes. Strain herbs. Drink 2 to 4 cups daily. To make sure the infection is gone, continue taking the herbs for 2 days after the symptoms disappear.Winter TeaBoneset Echinacea Peppermint Just use equal parts of each, or pre-made tea bags…3 bags, one of boneset, 1 of echinacea, and 1 of peppermint.Wise Woman TeaA wonderful menopause tea. Gently calms, cools and balances.1 part motherwort 1 part sage 1 part nettle leaves 1 part each lemon balm & mugwort leaves 1 part chaste tree berries 1 part horsetailPlace all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.Source:witchtipsSee More