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Ingredients
Vascular Support Tea
- 1 part Ginkgo biloba leaf
- 1 part gotu kola (aboveground parts)
- 1 part hawthorn berries
- 1 part yarrow (aboveground parts)
- 1⁄2 part ginger root
Rejuvenating Tea
- 1 part milky oat tops
- 1 part nettle leaf
- 1 part lemon balm leaf
- 1 part ashwagandha root
- 1⁄2 part rose hips
- 1⁄2 part lavender flowers
Antidepressant Tea
- 1 part Saint John’s wort (aboveground parts)
- 1 part lemon balm leaf
- 1 part milky oat tops
- 1⁄2 part chamomile
- 1⁄2 part lavender
Directions
- Chop and mix herbs, and then pour 8 ounces of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of tea blend.
- Cover and let steep for 15 to 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours for a stronger infusion.
- Read more about depression support here:
- All About Herbs for Seasonal Depression
- Licorice Bitters Recipe
- Marlene Adelmann is an herbalist and the founder of The Herbal Academy, which is an international school of herbal arts and sciences that offers online training programs and serves as a meeting place for Boston-area herbalists.
These relaxing teas, some containing nervine herbs or herbs to improve blood flow, can help support us when we’re depressed, anxious, or out of sorts.
Tea can be a gentle yet effective support for depression, and the act of preparing and sipping tea is therapeutic. In these recipes, which all call for dried herbs, “1 part” can be a teaspoon, tablespoon, cup, or more depending on how much of the tea blend you wish to make.
Vascular Support Tea improves oxygenation and blood circulation to the brain and throughout the body; Rejuvenating Tea nourishes, soothes, and uplifts the nervous system; and Antidepressant Tea calms and boosts the spirit with nervine herbs. Which tea will you try?
