The flower tops make a calming tea that helps ease pain and promote restful sleep. Steep the dried flower tops for 1/2 hour in boiling water.
FENNEL
The seeds are soothing for the digestive system, calms the liver and helps you manage anger. Make a tea or chew the seeds.
SELF HEAL
A tea or bath with the whole plant builds confidence in your ability to attract health and well-being.
SKULLCAP
A tea made with the flowers and leaves relaxes the mind and body when it feels stressed by the environment. Traditionally know to ease drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
SPEARMINT
Pleasant mint that soothes upset stomach and headaches. Add the dried leaves to flavor tea and rice dishes.
VALERIAN
The root makes a calming tea that works as a central nervous system relaxant that helps you fall asleep. When you need to relax, just by walking in the garden you can feel renewed with the hypnotic fragrance of the fresh flowers growing.
HERBAL TEAS
Herbal teas are easy to make.
Use 1 - 2 teaspoon dried or 1 Tablespoon fresh per cup of tea. Boil 1 cup of water and pour over herbs in a glass container. Steep for 20 minutes. Separate the herbs from the tea with a strainer. Add a touch of honey to the tea or blend half and half with apple juice. Pour over ice and enjoy.
Calming Tea Blend -
1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds,
1 teaspoon Self Heal Sleep Aide Tea Blend -
1 teaspoon Skullcap,
1 teaspoon California Poppy,
1/2 teaspoon Spearmint
RELAXING BATHS
Choose 2 tablespoons dried or a handful fresh of the single herbs that you've grown or use a combination to create a relaxing bath. Enjoy calming candlelight with a pure light candle during your bath.
Centering Bath Blend -
1 Tablespoon, Skullcap -
1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds Calming Bath Blend -
1 1/2 Tablespoon Spearmint leaves,
1/2 Tablespoon Self Heal FLowers and leaves
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