Ingredients:
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Oatstraw, dried, 2 tablespoons
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Passionflower, dried, 1 tablespoons
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Lemon balm, dried- 1 tablespoon
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4 cups of water
Instructions for French press:
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Add the dried oatstraw, passionflower, and lemon balm to a French press.
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Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the herbs.
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Place the plunger on the French press and let the herbs steep for 20 minutes.
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Press the plunger down and pour the tea into a teapot or pitcher.
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Serve the tea hot or chilled.
Instructions for tea steeper:
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Add the dried oatstraw, passionflower, and lemon balm to a tea steeper.
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Place the steeper in a teapot or mug.
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Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the herbs.
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Let the herbs steep for 20 minutes.
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Remove the steeper and discard the herbs.
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Serve the tea hot or chilled.
Benefits:
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Stress and anxiety relief: Oatstraw, passionflower, and lemon balm are all known for their calming properties and may help reduce stress and anxiety.
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Sleep support: Oatstraw and passionflower both have natural sedative properties and may help promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. Lemon balm may also have sleep-inducing properties.
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Digestive health: Oatstraw is rich in soluble fiber and may help support digestive health by regulating bowel movements and reducing inflammation in the digestive tract. Lemon balm may also have digestive benefits and may help reduce nausea and bloating.
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Muscle relaxation: Passionflower may help reduce muscle tension and may be beneficial for conditions such as muscle spasms and cramps.
By adding passionflower and lemon balm to oatstraw tea, you can create a tea with multiple relaxing and calming properties, along with potential digestive and muscle relaxation benefits. It is important to use high-quality, organic herbs and to avoid any herbs that may interact with any medications you may be taking. Additionally, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider before adding any new herbs or supplements to your routine.





