TEA TIME

tea leaves
tea leaves plucked and on display
close up of tea leaves

Stinging Nettle
The seeds, roots, and leaves all have medicinal value.

  • Nutritive
  • Astringent
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Diuretic
  • Kidney support (seeds)
  • Promotes breast-milk production
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Arthritic
  • Prostate support (root)

Stinging Nettle contains solid amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Chlorophyll, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Calcium.

plucked dandelion leaves on display
dandelion's in a garden

Dandelion
Leaves - bitter, diuretic, nutritious, and hepatic (supports the liver)
Leaves help with:

  • Arthritis
  • Lower blood pressure
  • UTI prevention
  • Iron deficiency

Roots - same support as the leaves but also a mild laxative, blood nurturing, and a prebiotic.
Root helps with:

  • Chronic constipation
  • Skin supporting (hives, acne, eczema, psoriasis)
chamomile flowers on display
chamomile flower heads plucked and on display
chamomile flowers planted in a garden

Chamomile
Nervine, bitter, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, carminative, antimicrobial, and an emmenagogue.

Helps with:

  • Soothing
  • Digestion
  • Sleep aid
  • Treating skin irritations

Deliverable: Brewing Tea

  1. Pour 6oz of boiling water over 1 tsp of herb
  2. Cover mug to keep aromatics inside
  3. Let tea brew for 10-15 minutes before drinking
jars and bags of herbs for brewing tea
jars and bags of dry tea ready for brewing