Peppermint and Ginger Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 1 cup It’s energizing, cooling, a natural decongestant, and it creates a positive healing energy in any toxic negative environment. Good for sensitive delicate stomachs and good for immune system. Ingredients In a mug, pour boiling hot water over 2 tsp. fresh mint leaves, rinsed 1/2 tsp. fresh cut ginger, rinsed 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp. maple syrup or your favorite organic unrefined sweetener Instructions Let the hot tea steep for 30 minutes until the herbs blend well and is very potent. When the aroma fills the air and the tea […] Read More
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Want a natural pick-me-up that also boosts memory within 20 minutes? New research confirms that peppermint tea increases short-term and long-term memory. Next time you head into an important meeting or you are giving a speech, you might consider drinking a cup of peppermint tea. Why, you ask? Because peppermint tea can increase short-term and long-term memory – within twenty minutes. Peppermint tea tested against for memory and cognition In a release from the British Psychological Society’s Annual Conference in Nottingham, researchers have found that peppermint tea can immediately increase short- and long-term memory. The researchers, Dr. Mark Moss, Robert Jones and Lucy Moss from the UK’s Northumbria University, tested 180 healthy people. They were randomly selected to drink peppermint tea, chamomile tea or hot […] Read More
Linden and Licorice Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Herbs & Plants Author: Cougar This tea is also good lung medicine. It can be drunk as often as desired during the course of a respiratory illness. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon chopped dried licorice root 2 teaspoons dried linden flowers Instructions Bring water to a boil in a glass or stainless steel pan. Add licorice root, reduce heat to medium-high, and simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place the linden flowers in a teapot. Pour the unstrained licorice decoction over the linden, cover and steep 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey, if desired. Take in 1/2 cup doses, as needed. NOTE: Licorice tea is not recommended for people prone to high blood pressure, pregnant women, or women with […] Read More
Thyme, Hyssop and Sage Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Herbs & Plants Author: Cougar The tea can be gargled an ounce at a time for topical relief of a scratchy throat. For sipping, combine with plenty of honey for its throat-coating action. Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried hyssop 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 cup water, barely boiled Instructions Place the herbs in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over them, cover and steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Cool a bit and sip slowly in 1-ounce doses as needed (up to 2 cups a day for no more than a few successive days). Do not use excessively. 3.2.2089 Related articles Watermelon Mint Smoothie Chamomile Spice Tea Geographical Payday Loan […] Read More
Zesty Lemon Detox Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar Serves: 1 This recipe was designed as a cleansing tea to stimulate processing of excess fats in the body, rev up circulation, and provide essential antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals – a perfect blend of nutrients. Ingredients Enough freshly-boiled water to fill your teacup or mug 1 tablespoon real maple syrup Freshly-squeezed juice of half a lemon Cayenne pepper to taste Instructions Simply stir ingredients together in your mug or cup. Be careful with the cayenne: a little goes a long way. 3.2.2089 Related articles Chamomile Spice Tea Rose Petal Iced Tea Tsalagi Stew How Christian Delusions Are Driving the GOP Insane 10 Reasons Why the Tea Party is So Unpopular Pepperoni Cheese Dip 5 […] Read More
Soothing Winter Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar This is great when you have a fever, the flu or a cold. Ingredients Ingredients: 1/4 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup dried chamomile flowers 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seed lemon juice, honey (optional) red cayenne pepper or other hot pepper Instructions In a glass or ceramic pan add all the ingredients. Cover with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Strain a cup at a time throughout the day. Add a little lemon and honey to the cup and drink slowly. If it’s too strong for your taste, add more boiling water. You can drink 2-3 cups a day, or […] Read More
Respiratory Tonic Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages Author: Cougar This blend is an effective and tasty tea for building strong, healthy lungs. It is especially helpful for children that have reoccurring respiratory problems such as colds, flu, hay fever, asthma, ear infections, and general congestion. Used over a period of time, it will aid in creating a healthy respiratory system. Ingredients 1 part Red Clover fl. 1 part Mullein 1 part Coltsfoot 2 parts Lemon Grass 4 parts Rosehips 4 parts Fennel 1 part Calendula Instructions 3.2.2089 Polluted Paris Forces Half Of The Cars Off The Road FINDINGS upon EXAMINATION and AUTOPSY of the BODY Hundreds of Thousands Support Standards to Ensure a Healthy Low-Carbon Future In Ulan Bator, winter stoves fuel a smog […] Read More
High Calcium Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages An excellent blend of herbs that adds high quality bio?chelated calcium and other important minerals to the diet. Good for children before and during teething, and during growth spurts. This is an excellent tea to administer if there is any bone or musculature injury. Ingredients 1 part Nettle 1 part Oatstraw 1 part Raspberry lf. 2 parts Lemon Grass 2 parts Spearmint and/or Peppermint 3 parts Rosehips 6 parts Fennel seed 1/2 part Cinnamon Optional: 1/8 part Stevia (sweet herb) Instructions 3.1.09 Related articles Perfect Chicken Salad Historic: New York Times Calls for Marijuana Legalization Nettle Tea Bill Clinton: There Is ‘A Lot of Evidence’ for Legalizing Marijuana
Fever Reducer Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages The following tea administered every 1/2 hour in small dosages is excellent for lowering fever: Ingredients 2 parts Catnip 2 parts Elder 1 part Peppermint 1 part Echinacea root Instructions Steep 1 teaspoon of the mixture in 1 cup boiled water for one hour. Administer every 1/2 hour. 3.1.09 Related articles Nettle Tea 10 Reasons Why the Tea Party is So Unpopular 5 Ways the Shutdown Is Killing Republicans Politically How Christian Delusions Are Driving the GOP Insane
Calming/Relaxing Tea Recipe Type: Teas Cuisine: Beverages This blend is especially useful for calming a fussy child. It is gently soothing and can be used over a period of time as a tonic for the nervous system. This blend is also helpful during crisis such as colic, fevers, teething, and other stressful situations. Ingredients 1 part Oatstraw 1/2 part Catnip 1 part Licorice root 1 part Slippery Elm bk. 1 part Rose petals 2 part Chamomile 2 part Linden Flowers 2 part Spearmint or Peppermint Optional: 1/8 part Stevia (sweet herb)