Anti-Stress Herbal Tea
Anti-Stress Herbal Tea
Ingredients
• 21/2 cups boiling water
• 3 teaspoons chamomile flowers
• 2 teaspoons lemon balm
• 1 teaspoon skullcap
• 1 teaspoon lavender
• 1 big pinch peppermint
• 1 big pinch sage
Directions
• Place all ingredients in a teapot and pour boiling water over the contents.
• Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour into cups through a strainer. Sweeten with honey if necessary. Serves 2
Benefits: This riot of herbal ingredients offer a very effective remedy for stress—chamomile and lavender are the relaxation champs of the herb world; lemon balm relieves stress, anxiety, and insomnia; peppermint eases digestion; and sage can reverse loss of appetite, reduce perspiration, and ease the symptoms of depression.