Nourishing Herbal Infusions
A few years agoĀ I had the opportunity to attend a seminar of 3 days and two nights with American herbalist Susun Weed.Ā This woman is a powerhouse of knowledge on many subjects surrounding women's health.Ā Susun believes in empowering women to take care of their needs.Ā She is a strongly outspokenĀ and deeply passionate about the use of herbs and how we should be using them.Ā
In her mid 70'sĀ she has so much energy and has such clear smooth skin. She attributes this to Nourishing Herbal Infusions as well as striving to include joy into her life.Ā I came away from the seminar with a keen desire to make and takeĀ nourishing herbal Infusions.
Nourishing herbal infusionsĀ are a great way of getting minerals from your herbs. Keep reading for our recipe below!Using dried herbs is best, as they are already halfway to having their cell walls broken down. Then soaking them in hot water further breaks down the cell walls making the nutrients that are normally locked in the cells more available. You can also pair fresh herbs to make fresh kombucha.Ā
Why Nourishing Herbal Infusions And NotĀ AĀ Tea?
- Nettle
- Oatstraw
- Red clover
- Lime flower
- Raspberry leaf
- Plantain
- Chickweed
- Burdock
- Dandelion
Can You Mix The Herbs Together?
What If You Donāt Like The Taste?
What Is The Best Time To MakeĀ The Infusion?
How Long Does It Keep?
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- Vitamins: A, B, C D, E, K
- Minerals: iron, potassium, phosphorus, silica, magnesium, manganese, cobalt, selenium, chromium, and sodium.
- strengthens the adrenals and kidneysĀ
- relieves anxiety
- builds energy
- keeps blood vessels flexible
- nourishes the immune system
- Vitamins: A, B, C
- Minerals: calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, silicon, sodium
- restores the nervous systemĀ
- calms emotions and anxiety
- heart health
- moderates cholesterol
- calms cramps and muscle spasms
- Vitamins: A,B,C,E
- Minerals:calcium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, iron, copper, cobalt, silica, sodium
- Excellent source of phytosterols (Phytosterols are hormone-like substances found in many plants that can be bio-converted in the human gut into active anti-cancer estrogens and other helpful anti-stress hormones.)
- herb of fertilityĀ
- relieves symptoms of menopause