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Herbal teas are a staple in our office throughout every season, and they are one of our favorite ways to experience herbs in our daily lives. We keep a steady supply of delicious and flavorful herbal teas in our waiting room for our patients to enjoy before and during their appointments, and our practitioners here at RNM are usually sipping on hot or iced herbal tea throughout the day! Here are a few of our favorites and why we may reach for them:

 

Chamomile—light and aromatic. Chamomile is a sweet and ever-so-slightly bitter tea that relaxes the mind and body and eases tension. Although it is known to be a gently calming herb, it’s not too “sleepy” and can be enjoyed any time of day or night for a soothing and relaxing experience. We enjoy chamomile in its pure form, but you can also add a bit of honey and/or lemon to spruce it up. 

Our pick: Traditional Medicinals Chamomile Tea 

 

Lavender – aromatic and floral. Lavender is an herb that almost everyone enjoys and has that instantly recognizable uplifting and floral smell. Just a small amount of lavender is all you need for a strong flavor, and we enjoy adding lavender flowers to nearly any tea to give it a slight sweetness and floral note. Lavender is calming and relaxing, and especially aromatic to offer an aromatic and sensory calming experience. 

Our pick: Mountain Rose Herbs Lavender Flowers

 

Licorice – sweet and earthy. Licorice is one of the most widely used herbal remedies and the original herbal sweetener! It has so many beneficial uses we reach for licorice for a variety of reasons, some of the more traditional uses for licorice include anti-inflammatory, demulcent for sore throats and upset stomach, and adaptogen for building adrenal function and energy reserves. It is a deeply nourishing herb for the nervous system and tastes delicious all on its own, or combined with other herbs to make them more palatable. 

Our pick: Yogi Egyptian Licorice Tea

 

Nettles – earthy and rich. Nettle is a staple in every herbalist’s home apothecary and a go-to herb for daily use for its nutritious and robust flavor. Nettle is packed with nutrients including calcium, iron, and magnesium, and when enjoyed daily can support healthy skin and hair. We often suggest this herb for folks going through any kind of recovery or convalescence. It is also a widely used anti-histamine when used regularly, and for those with seasonal allergies, nettle can be a tried and true ally. In fact, it is one of our staples for Spring and Fall allergies. 

Our pick: Traditional Medicinals Nettle Tea

 

Hibiscus – tart and sweet. Hibiscus makes for a delicious tea in any season, but we especially like this herb brewed strong and enjoying it in the summertime with a dash of honey. It’s known not only for its tasty flavor profile but for its traditional use for cardiovascular support and lowering blood pressure (1). It also contains Vitamin D and many bioflavonoids. 

Our pick: Republic of Tea Hibiscus Tea 

 

Read More: Naturopathic Tips for Heart Health & Prevention

 

Peppermint – aromatic and fresh. Peppermint is a wonderful tea for an afternoon pick-me-up. It is rich in menthol, giving it the recognizable smell we all know and love, and is so easy to grow in your own garden. Peppermint has many benefits including digestive support, headache relief, and the aroma can give you a mental and emotional lift. Just smelling a hot cup of peppermint tea may perk your spirits and spark creativity.

Our pick: Mountain Rose Herbs Peppermint Tea 

 

Rose Tulsi – sweet, light & aromatic. Tulsi has a long and prestigious history of use in Ayurvedic medicine and many people today keep a tulsi plant in their home meditation spaces. Part of the mint family, tulsi is uplifting and clearing of stagnation – be it brain fog, low mood, or sluggish energy. When our mind is feeling a little slow or we need to put on our concentration hats for a while, we reach for tulsi for some extra mental clarity. Tulsi has a wonderful flavor on its own, and it is especially decadent with rose for additional nourishment!

Our pick: Organic India Tulsi Rose Tea

 

References:

Effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) on arterial hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

 

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