A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle’s (Urtica dioica) spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and potassium plus vitamins A and C. HOW STINGING NETTLE SUPPORTS HEALTH A well-established remedy in Western herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle provides…
More to Love about Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. There are health benefits to drinking a variety of teas, and the more pure the leaf in your brew, the better. Powerful Micronutrients in Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Green Tea leaves, which don’t go through an oxidation process, have the richest nutrient…
Powerful Herbal Tea to Nourish & Support Detoxing
Sipping detox tea may help nourish your liver and support the body’s natural process for eliminating toxins from the body. Herbs that strengthen, tone, and stimulate the secretive functions of the liver are known in the Western herbal medicine tradition as hepatics. Although research is limited, many hepatics (aka ‘detox teas’) have been found to…
Spice Cabinet: Homemade Masala “Chai” Spice Blend
Chai (rhymes with “pie”) means tea–any type–in many parts of the world. Fun fact: In the US, we typically say “chai tea,” which translates to “tea tea.” When we think of chai, we paint an image of spiced milk tea beverage. This is properly called masala chai (translation: spiced tea), originating from India. Masala refers to the spice…