Ingredients: Hibiscus, Horsetail, Dandelion, Violet

Blended for the root chakra to balance the kidneys and the skeletal muscular system. This tea is also beneficial to the liver. Dandelion is an excellent cleansing, diuretic herb. What is special about this diuretic is that it does not leach your potassium, an important component for bone health among other things. Horsetail, containing silica, is currently being researched in Western medicine for its benefits on osteoporosis and arthritis. Violet is a natural anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic herb. Although hibiscus’ claim to fame is as a hypotensive herb, we use it here for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties as well as its high level of vitamin C.

Taste: tart, bitter, full

Ingredients: Nettle, Raspberry Leaf, Motherwort

Blended for the sacral chakra to balance the reproductive organs and hormones. This tea is especially great for women, but men will also benefit. This tea is not blended to increase fertility or sexual desire, but to bring into balance the organs and hormones. Structure and proper functioning of these organs are important throughout our life in every cycle. Nettle has quickly become my newest favorite herb for its anti-histamine properties, however, that is not the reason it was chosen here. Nettle is a nutritive tonic and alterative used here for its blood-building effects with its high iron content. It is also helpful as a galactagogue (increases breast milk production) and helpful in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Raspberry Leaf is a fantastic herb for women. It is considered a structural tonic rather than a hormone balancer by strengthening the uterus, nourishing pregnancies and aiding in delivery. Motherwort is used here for its effect on hormonal symptoms. It doesn’t directly affect hormones but indirectly balances the symptoms including rapid heartbeat, restlessness, and weight changes. This is used commonly for menopausal women. It is an emmenagogue (brings on delayed menses) and uterine antispasmodic (for cramping).

Taste: green, earthy. Can be steeped light and refreshing or strong and bitter. Over steeping leads to a hay-like fermentation.

Ingredients: Spearmint, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon, Linden

Blended for solar plexus for digestion, the pancreas, and the skin. Some people respond best if the tea is drunk prior to a meal, some need the post-meal aid. Try both to see which works best for you. Spearmint is a favorite amongst the carminative herbs. It helps relieve gas and bloating, aids in digestion and relieves nausea. Cinnamon is beneficial for maintaining blood sugar levels and appetite. Fennel Seed is an underrated herbal goodie. We used it here because it relaxes the digestive tract, relieves indigestion, bloating and gas, stops intestinal cramping as an antispasmodic, and relieves inflammation. Linden is helpful for people with a weak stomach and stomach pain as a nervine and antispasmodic.

Taste: sweet, spicy, minty

Ingredients: Calendula, Rose, Elderflower, Mullein

Blended for the heart, lungs, and immune system. Calendula is used here for its immune system benefits as an antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lymphagogue (stimulating the lymphatic system). Elderflower is used to treat colds, the flu, and other viral infections. Its effect on the respiratory system is as an anticatarrhal (helping expel excess mucous) and antispasmodic. Elderflower increases the production of cytokines, chemical messengers that enhance communication between white blood cells and the body during an infection. Mullein is an antibacterial, anodyne, and demulcent herb. Mullein is great for chronic asthma, respiratory inflammation, and lingering coughs. Rose is one of the oldest medicinal herbs with a rich history of storytelling from many different cultures. Here, rose is used for its cardio-tonic and antimicrobial qualities. It is a beautiful flower for the heart.

Taste: floral, sweet

Ingredients: Hibiscus, Lavender, Chamomile, Vervain

This chakra focuses on the throat, thyroid, and brain. We chose to use hibiscus for the throat. Although hibiscus is drying, it is mucilaginous and moistening to the throat. We aimed for the throat to feel soothed and clear without feeling overly slimy. Our approach to helping the brain was to bring in anti-anxiety herbs. Lavender, Chamomile, and Vervain are all herbal nervines. We will talk a little about their differences. Lavender is a gentle nervine sedative and pain reliever to help relax the nervous system. Chamomile is a sedative and antispasmodic, helping to relieve stress. Vervain is the stronger nervine of the bunch. It is an antidepressant, anxiolytic, hypnotic (improving sleep), and anodyne (relieving pain). This is a wonderful tea for those that have trouble falling asleep. This tea is also great for kids that don’t want to go to bed :) For trouble staying asleep, we recommend our Sahasrara Tea.

Taste: floral, tart

Ingredients: Schisandra Berry, Ginger Root, Gotu Kola, Feverfew, Lotus Leaf

Blended for the third eye chakra to balance 00the eyes, and help with focus, and concentration. This tea helps clear the cobwebs and the overthinking mind. Schisandra is a popular herb in Chinese medicine used as an adaptogen. It is a stimulating herb great for alertness and concentration without the buzzy feeling of caffeine. Ginger root is used here because it contains an enzyme that is beneficial to eye health. Gotu Kola is widely used in the treatment of memory loss, stress, worry, and foggy thinking. Feverfew is a stimulating, analgesic herb for migraines and fever. Lotus Leaf is used in meditation to promote clarity. This tea should be drunk in the morning or afternoon as it may be too stimulating for an evening tea.

Taste: Spicy, tart, sour ginger

Ingredients: Lemon Peel, Tulsi, Skullcap, Rose

Created for the crown chakra to balance the nervous system and increase wellbeing. Lemon Peel is used here as an immune booster, offering a brightness to enhance our spirit. Tulsi has a deep history in India and Ayurvedic tradition. It is still found in most homes and is often prayed to. It is an herb that does it all. It has so many wonderful herbal actions I encourage everyone to read more about this herb. In this tea, we focused on Tulsi’s adaptogenic, antidepressant, anxiolytic, immunomodulating, and anti-inflammatory properties. Tulsi also has radioprotective actions. Skullcap is a nervine tonic, anxiolytic, sedative, anodyne, and antispasmodic. It is helpful for nerve pain, inflammation and tiredness. It has been shown to be beneficial for sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, anxiety-related tremors, spasms, and tics. With its physical actions as a subtle nervine and cardiotonic, Rose is used here for the emotional support related to those physical actions. Rose is an important herb in dealing with a heavy heart. It is a wonderful flower to increase self-love.

Taste: warming clove, astringent, floral