This month we have a couple of uncommon herbs to use in our tea. Yarrow and Anise hyssop. The both make a sweeter, yet earthy tea flavor and are great compainons to the added citurs flavors of this blend.
Yarrow has a number of surprising benefits, including helping wounds heal faster, reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure. It assists with blood clotting and regulating asthma symptoms. It also helps maintain a regular period. It has also been know to reduce anxiety.
Anise Hyssop - Used as an infusion in tea and cold remedies will relieve congestion. It is also used to strengthen a weak heart. A hot infusion will induce perspiration and is therefore useful in treating fevers. A cold infusion of Agastache foeniculum leaves is used to relieve pains in the chest from excessive coughing.
Rosehips- Rosehips
are the seed-filled bulbs that grow at
the base of the blossom of a rose. They have been used in
traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Native Americans have used
rosehip tea to soothe sore throats and indigestion. Rosehips
contain vitamins C, E, and B as well as other
minerals and antioxidants. They also contain a substance that may ease inflammation.
Bee Balm – a native of North America the possess vibrant, tube-shaped flowers, in shades of red, pink, purple which attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In tea it is great for digestive problems and boosting immunity. An antioxidant it is also supportive to the respiratory and urinary systems.
Rosehip and Anise Hyssop Tea
- 2 parts Rose Hips
- 3 parts Anise Hyssop
- 3 parts Yarrow
- 1 part Bergamot
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