The Herbs in My Daily Tea
My herbal tea blend combines six botanicals, each with its own unique composition of plant compounds and history of traditional use. This blend brightens the skin, improves complexion, brightens the whites of your eyes, improves mood, and improves overall vitality. DRINK YOUR TEA FOLKS!!!
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Nettle is a nutrient-rich plant containing naturally occurring minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, as well as polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds.
Traditionally used as a nourishing spring tonic, nettle has also been used in herbal preparations to support urinary health and general wellness.
Potential benefits:
Provides naturally occurring minerals that contribute to overall nutritional intake.
Contains antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Traditionally used to support urinary tract function.
Provides plant compounds with anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory research.
Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Bee balm is a North American native plant in the mint family. Its leaves and flowers contain aromatic essential oil compounds, including thymol and carvacrol, depending on the species and variety.
Traditionally, bee balm has been used to support digestive and respiratory comfort. Its aromatic compounds have also demonstrated antimicrobial and antioxidant activity in laboratory studies.
Potential benefits:
Contains naturally occurring aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties in laboratory studies.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort.
Provides plant compounds with antioxidant activity.
May help soothe occasional digestive discomfort as part of traditional herbal use.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender flowers contain several aromatic compounds, including linalool and linalyl acetate, which contribute to their distinctive fragrance. Lavender has a long history of traditional use for relaxation and calming the nervous system.
Research has explored lavender's potential effects on stress and anxiety, particularly through aromatherapy and concentrated preparations. Managing stress is also relevant to skin health, as prolonged stress can influence inflammatory processes and skin barrier function.
Potential benefits:
Traditionally used to promote relaxation and calm.
Aromatic compounds have been studied for their potential effects on stress.
Contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.
May support a relaxing evening routine and healthy sleep habits.
Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
Red raspberry leaf contains naturally occurring tannins, flavonoids, and other polyphenols. It has a long history of use in traditional herbalism, particularly in women's wellness preparations.
Its antioxidant compounds contribute to its interest as a botanical ingredient, although research supporting many of its traditional medicinal uses remains limited.
Potential benefits:
Contains polyphenols and flavonoids with antioxidant activity.
Provides naturally occurring plant compounds that contribute to overall dietary diversity.
Traditionally used in women's herbal wellness practices.
Contains tannins, which contribute to its astringent properties.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile flowers contain flavonoids, including apigenin, as well as other naturally occurring antioxidant compounds. It has traditionally been used to support relaxation and digestive comfort.
Chamomile is particularly well known as an evening tea because of its mild flavor and traditional association with calming rituals. Research has also explored its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Potential benefits:
Contains apigenin and other antioxidant flavonoids.
Traditionally used to support digestive comfort.
Commonly used to encourage relaxation.
Contains plant compounds with anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory studies.
Oat Straw (Avena sativa)
Oat straw comes from the green stems and leaves of the oat plant, harvested before the grain fully matures. It contains naturally occurring minerals, flavonoids, and other plant compounds.
In traditional herbalism, oat straw is considered a nutritive herb and has historically been used in nourishing herbal infusions.
Potential benefits:
Contains naturally occurring minerals and plant compounds.
Provides antioxidant compounds, including flavonoids.
Traditionally used as a nourishing nutritive herb.
Adds botanical diversity to an herbal infusion.
