This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. While sipping this elegant infusion, visualize the herbs gently smoothing over any frayed nerves with a cleansing wave of calm.

Yield: 1 cup

Lemon balm

Tulsi (holy basil)

Milky oats or oatstraw (avena sativa)

Chamomile

Lavender

Rose petals

Combine equal parts of the organic dried herbs in a bowl. To make a cup of soothing tea, use 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture per 8 ounces of hot water. Steep covered for 10 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of Nadine Clopton. Before consuming any herbal remedies, consult with a doctor or pharmacist for possible interactions with prescription medications or preexisting health conditions. ❧

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