Recipe: Open Heart Herbal Tea

Rose Petal Offering Bowl- Photo by Kieralillesvefoto

Looking for a sweet herbal tea to soothe your stress, calm your mind, awaken your heart, and soothe anger and sadness?

Try this OPEN HEART tea courtesy of my teacher Vaidya Rk Mishra.

• 3-5 Organic rose buds

• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds

• 1/4 tsp coriander seeds

• 1 pinch DGL powder or 1/4 tsp licorice root (* omit with high blood pressure)

• Pour boiling water over herbs, steep 5-10 minutes, strain. Sip daily.

DGL is deglycyrrhizinated licorice.

“Licorice has been used in many forms throughout the centuries by many cultures. Traditionally, the licorice root is used for hormonal issues, gut and throat issues, respiratory issues, and fatigue issues. We know now that the glycyrrhizin in licorice root can cause issues with hypertension, edema, and possibly effect a hormonal component of our renal regulation called aldosterone regulation. So, there is definitely a concern for long-term use in regards to licorice root, but the deglycyrrhizinated licorice version has the substantial parts of glycyrrhizin removed, therefore is a safer option for long-term use if needed.” Julie Chen , MD

Here’s to your open heart!!

Love,

Radha Schwaller