Nature’s Xanax tea

A soothing herbal tea blend featuring Lemon Balm and Valerian Root, known for their calming and sleep-supportive properties.

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Course Herbal Remedies

Occasion Everyday Wellness

Equipment

• Tea steeper

Ingredients

  

Herbs:

• 1 tbsp Lemon Balm
• 1 Valerian Root

Sweetener:

• 1 tbsp Honey

Water:

• 4 cups Water (room temp.)

Instructions

 

Preparing the Tea:

• Add the Lemon Balm and Valerian Root to a tea steeper or French press.
• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
• Pour the hot water over the herbs in the steeper or French press.
• Steep for 10-15 minutes to extract flavors and benefits.
• Remove the steeper or infuser and discard the herbs.

Sweeten with honey to taste.

• Pour the tea into a cup and enjoy warm.

Notes

Benefits:

• Calming and relaxing: Lemon Balm promotes relaxation and may help reduce anxiety.
• Sleep support: Valerian Root has natural sedative properties that can aid in improving sleep quality.
• Digestive health: Lemon Balm supports digestive health by reducing inflammation and easing symptoms like bloating.

Valerian Root has a potent taste and aroma, so sweetening with honey is recommended to balance its flavor. Due to its potential to cause drowsiness, avoid activities requiring alertness after consuming this tea. Consult your healthcare provider before adding this tea to your routine, especially if you have health conditions or take medications.

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Lemon Balm
• 1 tablespoon Valerian Root
• Honey -1 tablespoon, to taste
• 4 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Add the Lemon Balm and Valerian Root to a tea steeper or French press
2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
3. Pour the hot water over the herbs and steep for 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the steeper or infuser and discard the herbs.
5. Pour the tea into a cup and enjoy.

Benefits:

• Calming and relaxing: Lemon Balm is known for its calming properties and may help promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.
• Sleep support: Valerian Root has natural sedative properties and may help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia.
• Digestive health: Lemon Balm may help support digestive health by reducing inflammation in the digestive tract and reducing symptoms such as bloating and gas.

Nic’s Notes: It’s important to note that Valerian Root has a strong taste and smell, so you may want to add a sweetener such as honey or stevia to the tea to help mask the flavor. Additionally, Valerian Root may cause drowsiness, so it’s important to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after consuming this tea. If you are taking any medications or have any health conditions, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider before adding this tea to your routine.