Heart Health
A relaxing and heart opening blend of plants that will allow you to feel relaxed & emotionally grounded during difficult times. The Roses & Linden flowers add a sweetness, the Milky Oat Tops an almost creamy quality... while the base herbs support circulation & are cardio-tonic, meaning they support the heart & it's overall functioning. An excellent blend for anyone feeling a heavy heart, dealing with loss, or trauma, sadness, or feelings of overwhelm, also cardiac or circulatory illness or concerns. -For the physical state of the heart, always review with your doctor / medicial professional if undergoing any treatment before starting this blend.
THE PLANTS
ROSE - Heart opening and heart energy balancing. Grief & sadness are where Rose will have the most noticeable effect
MILKY OATS - A nervous system relaxing herb that also provides cardio-tonic effects
LEMON BALM - A nervous system relaxing herb that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure (particularly when BP is high due to stress)
SKULLCAP - Also a nervous system relaxing herb (works well alongside Lemon Balm), has antioxidant properties and that has been used in TCM as a heart protective herb
HAWTHORN - A strong Cario-protective herb - high in flavanoids & other antioxidants
LINDEN FLOWERS - Are relaxing and mildly diuretic, and can help lower blood pressure. They contain antioxidants which help control free-radical damage
HIBISCUS - Helps with heart health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It may also help protect blood vessels from damage caused by high blood sugar and lipids.
MORINGA LEAF -Helps with heart health by reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, the leaves contain potassium and magnesium, which can help regulate blood pressure.
Brewing Recommendations
My basic brewing instructions:
- 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea for 1 cup / 1 tablespoon for a quart
- Let steep for 5 - 10 minutes
This applies to all my blends. These are to be taken as a starting point / or a suggestion. Tea drinkers will find their happy place - their own brewing style. With each Herbal Blend you may find your basic brewing technique & timing may change.
You will need a way to diffuse the loose plants - either a TeaBall, cup diffuser, or a TeaPot with diffuser built in.