Backyard Patch Herbal Blog: Tea to Help you De-stress

This blend of herbs is designed to help you handle stress and the reactions your body takes to it. it contains three herbs which work together on stress issues in a variety of ways.Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi – helps to maintain the normal levels of the stress hormone, cortisol in the body. The leaf also has powerful adaptogen properties (also known as anti-stress agents). It helps sooth the nerves, regulates blood circulation and beats free radicals that are produced during an episode of stressChamomile flowers – always popular for its ability to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, it also adds an apple flavor to tea.Oatstraw (Avena sativa) – a native of temperate northern Europe and southwest Asia, the plant will nourish the central nervous system and help one to fend off seasonal depression.
Seasonal Stress Reducing Tea25 tsp holy basil, dried10 tsp chamomile flowers, dried5 tsp oatstraw, dried
Method
1. Measure out your dried herbs into a bowl.
2. Mix herbs together, then transfer to jar with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
TO USE: For a single cup or mug, 1 Tablespoon to 8 to 10 ounces of water. Place the herbs in a cloth bag, coffee filter tied closed, or a tea infuser. Pour boiled water over the herbs, set aside and let steep for 5-10 mins, Sit back and enjoy.If you want to make the blend by the cup combine 2 tsp holy basil, 1 tsp chamomile, 1/2 tsp oatstraw, add the measured out ingredients to an infuser, place in cup and pour over, allowing to steep for 5 to 10 minutes before drinking.