Episode 161: It's Tea Time - Using Tea for Healing
Tea has a special place in Ayurveda and brings healing and delicious benefits. With basic kitchen herbs and spices, you can create teas to heal digestion, cleanse the blood, assist in weight loss and balance the doshas. In this episode I share simple remedies using teas that you can make right from your kitchen. Here are a few recipes you can try today: Digestive Tea (tri-doshic)Cumin, fennel, star anise, lemongrass and coriander. Mix in equal ratios the spoon 1 Tbsp into hot water and allow to steep for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy. Immunity Tea (V/K)Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper. Mix 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ginger and a pink of black pepper in hot water. Sip while warm. Not great for Pitta. Blood Cleansing (tri-doshic)Cumin, Fenugreek black pepper, turmeric. Mix 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fenugreek, 1/2 tsp turmeric, pinch of black pepper in 8 oz hot water. Sip while warm. Weight Loss (V/K, small amounts for Pitta)Fresh Ginger, 3-4 cloves, licorice root powder. Boil water with 1/2 in fresh ginger and cloves. Turn off heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Mix in licorice root powder. Sip while warm. Listen for more tips and recipes you can make at home. If you haven't gotten your free Ayurveda Starter Kit, order yours today at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/order. Namaste. Heather