Classic Digestive Tea
Whether it’s the simple pleasure of a warm cup of tea after dinner or part of the restoration of gut health, this tea blend provides herbal support for the rest and digest nervous system, is anti-inflammatory, facilitates the absorption of nutrition and eases discomfort like gas and bloating. It also tastes quite good.
I see this tea blend in the category of food as medicine - to be implemented as a daily habit and way of life. To observe the true benefit, take as a daily ritual for 6 weeks.
Source from Rebecca’s Apothecary or the Little Herbal Apothecary.
Ingredients:
1 oz chamomile flower
1 oz peppermint leaf
1 oz fennel seed
1 oz marshmallow root
1/2 oz licorice root
Combine and mix together.
In the morning, in a 32 oz mason jar or french press, add 4 tablespoons of the tea blend. Pour 32 oz of boiling water over the herbs and cover with a lid. Steep for 15-30 minutes, then strain.
Drink 8-12 oz of the tea after each meal. You can reheat the tea on the stove or bring a thermos of warm tea with you on the go.
To make one cup of tea, pour 8-12 oz of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of herbs and repeat as above.
Enjoy!
Dr. Jane Litsey