Another lovely tea recipe from Jenny!
“We’re all going through a lot. Our hearts are heavy and worn, we are overwhelmed and depleted, and joy is far too thin on the ground.
So my friends, it’s time to refill your cup to overflowing and remind your weary spirit of the beauty that is always present in the world, even when it’s hard to see.
3 of Cups Tea is balm for body and spirit, soothing our lungs from the smoke and winter air, and uplifting our hearts to a softer resting place.
Enjoy! May you be held in the gentle, loving embrace of the earth!
With love, Jenny”
3 of Cups Tea
¼ c. roses
¼ c. damiana
½ c. hawthorn berries
⅛ c marshmallow root
⅛ c. holy basil/tulsi
Use 1 Tbs of tea per cup; steep covered for at least 10 minutes. Sweeten to taste.
Here are some details about the properties of each of these herbs:
Damiana (Turnera diffusa):
Related to mint. Relaxing, aphrodisiac, visionary. Reduces anxiety and dilates blood vessels, increasing circulation; has an ability to enhance pleasure.
Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus monogyna):
Lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart, eases nervous tension. Has been shown to improve circulation by helping to reduce resistance in peripheral blood vessels. In the rose family, hawthorn "gladdens" the heart. One of Rosemary Gladstar's favorite remedies for sadness, grief and loss, or times when the heart needs a bit of extra protection.
NOTE - May interact with heart medicines.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis):
Removes phlegm from lungs and bronchial passages and soothes the digestive system.
Rose (Rosa centifolia):
Gentle nervine and anxiolytic. Helps ease depression, anxiety, irritability, and even grief and broken heartedness. The scent of roses has been shown to lift depressive moods and create a feeling of well being and mild euphoria.
Tulsi (Krishna/red: Ocimum tenuiflorum):
Counters metabolic and psychological stress, calming and soothing. Adaptogen. Sanctum, holy basil's primary species name, reflects the sacred nature of this plant as a great protector in Indian culture. Calms and energizes the heart and nervous system, relieves anxiety and grief, and balances stress hormones.
Enjoy the quiet moments of tea!