Today’s Tea: Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary, made as a hot infusion. This herbal tea is a stimulant to the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. It also has a tonic and soothing effect on the digestive system. This tea is slightly bitter, warming and aromatic. Rosemary has an excellent safety profile, with no known contraindications or interactions. There have been cases of allergic reaction, so topical patch testing is recommended.
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References:
Gardner, Z., & McGuffin, M. (2013). Rosmarinus officinalis L. In American Herbal Products Association's botanical safety handbook (pp. 748-751). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press /Taylor & Francis.
Hoffmann, David. Medical Herbalism (p. 577). Inner Traditions/Bear & Company. Kindle Edition.
Kress, H. (1995). Rosmarinus.-rosemary. Retrieved March 17, 2021, from /eclectic/kings/rosmarinus.html
Today’s Tea: Scutellaria lateriflora, Skullcap herb, made as a hot infusion. This herbal tea is a nervine tonic, an antispasmodic and a hypotensive, meaning it may effectively revitalize the central nervous system, alleviate involuntary muscle spasm, and lower blood pressure. The tea is slightly bitter, cooling and drying. This is an excellent herb to utilize after extended strenuous activity, both physical and mental. Skullcap has an excellent safety profile, with no known contraindications. However, it is worth noting that skullcap has been implicated in hepatotoxic events due to contamination, so it is important to have a reliable and trustworthy source.
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References:
Gardner, Z., & McGuffin, M. (2013). Scutellaria lateriaflora L. In American Herbal Products Association's botanical safety handbook (pp. 801-803). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press /Taylor & Francis.
Hoffmann, David. Medical Herbalism (p. 582). Inner Traditions/Bear & Company. Kindle Edition.
Kress, H. (1995). Scutellaria (U. s. P.)-Scutellaria. Retrieved February 24, 2021, from /eclectic/kings/scutellaria.html
Stansbury, J. (2020). Herbal formularies for health professionals volume 4: Neurology, psychiatry, and pain management, including cognitive and neurologic conditions and emotional conditions. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing.
Wood, M. (2004). The practice of traditional western herbalism: Basic doctrine, energetics, and classification. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
Today’s Tea: Eleutherococcus senticosis, Eleuthero root, made as a decoction. This herbal tea is an excellent adaptogen and stress protective, due to its phenylpropanoids and triterpenoids respectively. The tea is sweet, slightly bitter and warming. Useful for immune support, increased endurance and stamina, improved alertness and cognitive function, and more. Eleuthero root has an excellent safety profile with no known contraindications, and can be used for long periods of time.
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References:
Gardner, Z., & McGuffin, M. (2013). Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. In American Herbal Products Association's botanical safety handbook (pp. 329-331). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press /Taylor & Francis.
Winston, D., & Maimes, S. (2007). Part Two: Materia Medica. In Adaptogens: Herbs for strength, stamina, and stress relief. Rochester, Vt: Healing Arts Press.
