Beauty Tonic Loose-Leaf & Flower Tea

Add 1 to 2 TBS of loose-leaf tea to a tea strainer and place in your tea cup. Gently pour pure or filtered water that has boiled but rested a few minutes (do not pour boiling water on plant medicine, it will destroy the medicinal properties.) Cover your tea to keep the essential oils from evaporating. Steep for at least 5 minutes, longer if you wish a more medicinally potent tea. Sip with intention.

***Nettle tops (Urtica dioica), **Calendula officionalis (flowers), **Lemonbalm (Melissa officionalis), ***Plantain (Plantago spp), *Red raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus), *Schisandra berries (Schisandra chinensis)

*Organic
**garden grown pesticide free
***wild-harvested from pristine environment.

Stinging nettle remineralize the body and calms histamine reactions (often an underlying cause of skin issues and rosacea).

Calendula flowers, known as a potent anti-inflammatory and wound healer, is soothing to an inflamed gut also a root cause to rosacea.

Lemonbalm is widely known for its ability to soothe upset tummies, soothing digestive discomfort associated with anxiety. Lemonbalm is also calming to the nervous system, helping you relax.

Plantain (like Calendula) is also a vulnerary (wound healer) with affinities for the liver, gut and skin.

Plantain can also combat inflammation and prevent infection in cases of diverticulitis and other inflammatory digestive disorders. The seed of the plant is also used for gut health. Psyllium seed, the primary ingredient in Metamucil, is a form of plantain seed, usually sourced from the Plantago ovata or Plantago psyllium species.

Red raspberry leafs are mildly astringent and toning on the skin. The tannins in red raspberry leaves may help stimulate skin regeneration, as well as tighten the surface of the skin.

Schisandra berries are high in vitamins A, C and E, minerals (phosphorous, manganese, silicon).

Schisandra berries have always been popular in China to promote beautiful skin and provide protection from sun damage. The astringent nature of Schisandra help the skin hold moisture, promoting a plump, supple complexion. Its action on the liver can be attributed to improvements with skin issues including hives and eczema. When used regularly, Schisandra is said to promote a youthful glow.

Schisandra is a tonic herb acting throughout the body by strengthening and toning many organs in the body, benefiting Qi. Extensive pharmacological and clinical studies have been conducted in Russia/USSR and China for its adaptogenic and hepatoprotective abilities, respectively.

The name Beauty Tonic was given to this tea to honor Schisandra, a powerful + effective adaptogen promoting healthy, vibrant skin.