May 1, 2008 at 8:00 am by Bonnie Trust Dahan
Wise Concoction: Everybody's Healing and Nutritional Tea
Catherine Hunziker MacMann, herbalist and proprietor of Wishgarden Herbs in Boulder, Colo. came up with this harmonious blend. When infused, the combination of herbs, berries, and roots makes a wonderful tea that acts as a tonic to the whole system.
Nettles are high in iron and other minerals as well as vitamin C, which helps their absorption into your body. Alfalfa leaf, dubbed the father of all foods by the Arabs, is rich in protein. Red clover is a relaxant that has been used as an anticancer remedy since the 1930s. Hawthorn berries act …
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One of the reasons juicing has become so popular is that it concentrates the vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables so that immediately after drinking them you often can experience a beneficial boost to your system. This particular combination provides magnesium, potassium, and calcium – all rich nutrients that nourish the body.
Try these additions to the usual cup of warmed milk the next time you have trouble getting to sleep.
Wines, syrups, cordials, jams, and medicinal tisanes have been created from the flowers and berries of the elder plant. I remember being spared from an impending case of jet lag one summer after an all-night flight to London by the bracing effect of an iced elderflower lemonade.
The popularity of espresso drinks and the frustration of friends who can’t drink caffeinated beverages, but still yearn for the aroma and taste of freshly brewed coffee, led to the creation of Herbal Espresso.
This gel has become a staple in my refrigerator. It is a unique and simple way to enjoy the sustenance contained in seeds.
Sea vegetables such as nori, dulse, kombu, and wakame not only taste and smell delicious, evoking flavors and scents of the ocean, but also provide a bounty of beneficial nutrients. Commonly used in sushi, salads, and broths, they prove to be rich in proteins, minerals, and antioxidants.
