After presenting a wellness class at Martin's school of cooking last night, I had a request to post the notes for the medicinal benefits of the various elixirs that we made. I decided to post them individually. This is the recipe for the digestive tea I blended to started off the class. This is one of my favorites to have have in the pot throughout the day!
Digestive Tea Blend
Equal parts of:
- Anise Seed
- Dill Seed
- Fennel Seed
Medicinal benefits of ingredients:
Anise Seed actions:
Reduce bloating and gas, relieve nausea & indigestion. Antispasmodic; especially good for relieving menstruation pain. Galactogue and to increase sex drive. Expectorant; relieves asthma, whooping cough and bronchitis.
Contradiction: Not for pregnant women
Fennel Seed Actions:
Relieves gas and bloating, settles stomach pain and stimulates appetite. Helpful in treating kidney stones and cystitis when combined with antiseptic herbs such as Uva-ursi. Gargle for sore throats, make a syrup for children with colic and teething pain. Tea can be swabbed on sore eyes and relieves conjunctivitis. May aid in weight-loss and add to one's longevity.
Dill Seed actions:
Relieves gas, intestinal spasms, calms digestion. Mild diuretic and improves bad breath. Nursing mothers may drink tea to help relieve babies of colic. Mild diuretic and galactogue.
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