Stress-Less Tea

This relaxing herbal tea combines common Ayurvedic herbs to soothe the nervous system.

• Tulsi has nervine or nerve calming properties and heightens mental clarity.

• Rose has a nourishing effect on nerve tissue an opens the heart to patience, compassion, and love.

• Mint is also used as a nervine and relieves mental and emotional tension.

• Fennel relieves nervous tension in muscles while tonifying the nervous system.

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Stress Less Tea

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Author: Jen Rand

Prep time: 1 MinInactive time: 5 MinTotal time: 6 Min

This relaxing herbal tea combines common Ayurvedic herbs to soothe the nervous system.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon dried tulsi
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rose petals
• 1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint
• 1/4 teaspoon dried fennel seeds

Instructions

1. Measure dried herbs into a mug or tea strainer placed inside a mug. Pour 12-14 ounces of freshly boiled water over herbs. Steep for at least 5 minutes. Strain or use a bombilla (tea straw) to enjoy your tea.

Notes

These herbs are considered safe and without contraindications when used in the recommended dosage. Check with your doctor about using herbs if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or experiencing adverse health symptoms.

Source: Pole, Sebastian. Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice. Singing Dragon, 2013.