Herbal Tea For Anxiety - Postpartum Tea Blend
I've helped many women overcome anxiety with natural remedies by addressing gut health with the Four Rs approach taught to me by Dr. Aviva Romm and functional medicine doctors around the world. To make your herbal tea blend, consider if you're breastfeeding or taking any medications, and check with your doctor to ensure there are no herb-drug interactions. Also, avoid any herbs you may be allergic to.
There are several herbs that are considered safe to use during breastfeeding. You can refer to Kellymom.com and the "Herbal Safety" book by Mills & Bone for more information. Choose herbs based on your personalized needs, such as if you're breastfeeding, taking medication, or have any allergies. If you are breastfeeding, stick to the herbs that are considered safe.
You will take one part of an herb based on the recipe. In my courses and herbal recipe books like "Herbal Teas" by Kathleen Brown, you'll see they talk about one part of an herb for the recipe. This simply means you can use one cup for a big batch, half a cup, or even one teaspoon or tablespoon.
Postpartum Tea Blend Recipe
1 part Stinging Nettles
1 part Milky Oat Tops
Optional: 1 part Chamomile tea, 1/4 part Lavender Buds {take out Chamomile if it makes you sleepy}
Steep for 5-10 minutes covered.
Add in raw honey.
For today, I'm going to use one part chamomile (a small teaspoon), one part milky oats for the nervous system, one part stinging nettles as an adaptogen, and a quarter part of lavender because it is very strong. You can adjust these recipes as needed.
The benefit of making your own tea is purchasing high-quality herbs from sources like Mountain Rose Herbs, Jean's Greens in New York, or a local supplier. You get to see, smell, and connect with the herbs, experiencing the art of making herbal tea rather than using a teabag of unknown shelf life.
Now, pour your hot water over the tea, and let it steep covered for five to ten minutes. After steeping, you can add a tablespoon of raw honey for sweetness. If you're experiencing severe anxiety, you can add a tincture. If you're breastfeeding, add a tincture of skullcap. If not, add a tincture of valerian. Use about 30 drops, depending on your body weight, and mix it into your tea.
Regular use of drinking tea, addressing your gut health, and finding the root cause of your anxiety, especially during postpartum when you're sleep-deprived and stressed, can be beneficial. Incorporating these teas will provide more minerals and vitamins, making your days easier.
After five minutes, drain your tea, add tincture if needed, and enjoy your cup of tea.
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