We hear an awful lot about super foods nowadays, but what about super plants? There are a number of herbs that possess potent healing properties, and they are easy to ingest by way of a simple tea/infusion. Let’s have a look at 8 of the most popular:
1. Peppermint: This can soothe your belly and alleviate mild digestive discomfort. It is used around the world as a digestive.
2. Ginger: This is very soothing, and much like peppermint, can be great aide to your digestion. It’s also great for colds when prepared as a tea with lemon and honey. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is recommended as a daily tea.
3. Chamomile: This perhaps the most known flower for using in tea. It’s extremely calming, and is safe enough for babies. If you have a colicky or restless baby, chamomile tea can really help.
4. Dandelion: This is one of my favorites. The root is traditionally used to support the liver. I’m obsessed with Traditional Medicinals Organic Roasted Dandelion Root Tea. It’s comforting and nutty. The bitters in the root stimulate the flow of bile, which aid the breakdown of fats during digestion, and help detoxify the body.
5. Nettle: Nettle is great for your joints. It’s also eaten as a food in many parts of the world. It can be used in place of spinach in salads, soups and lasagna.
6. Fennel: I love the taste of fennel. I julienne it with my mandolin for salads. The seeds a flavorful in cooking, and help aide digestion and help with bloating and indigestion.
7. Raspberry Leaf: This is another favorite of mine. European and Native American women use the leaf to support healthy menstruation. I find it helps with menstrual cramping.
8. Burdock: This is part of the thistle family and is commonly used to promote healthy kidneys. It’s also thought to promote beautiful skin.
Tip: Traditional Medicinals Wellness Teas make it possible to enjoy all of these potent plants. They carefully package them as “teas” in individually packaged sleeves, which makes it easy for when you are on the go. This company has been around for 40 years and is pretty much the leader in this field. I also love that they are dedicated to sustainably harvesting the plants that they use.
