Nowadays, herbal medicine is experiencing its renaissance. A stressful lifestyle and fatigue tear the nerves of a large part of society. If you want to find balance, it is worth supporting yourself with infusions prepared from herbs, the more that they cost little.
What herbs should we stock our first aid kit with?
Try infusions of five herbs that are worth having on hand!
- Mint usually identified with relieving ailments related to the digestive system, it also helps with nervous tension. In addition, it allows you to quench your thirst, it has a refreshing effect on us. To prepare the infusion, we need 10 fresh mint leaves, which we brew with a glass of boiling water. Leave covered for 10 minutes.
- St. John’s wort, similarly to mint, it soothes digestive ailments and stimulates its process. It has anti-inflammatory and choleretic properties. Tea from this herb will reduce premenstrual tension and symptoms of depression, positively affect the functioning of the nervous system. A glass of boiling water is used for 2 tablespoons of dried St. John’s wort, left for 10 minutes under cover. Before meals, drink half a cup of tea, up to 3 times a day.
- Lemon balm arguably the most popular herbal antidote for frayed nerves. It improves mood, soothes the nerves and allows you to regain peace. refreshing. Interestingly, it relieves migraines and has a beneficial effect on the efficiency of the brain. The antioxidants contained in lemon balm protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals. A teaspoon of lemon balm is poured with a glass of boiling water, brewed under cover for 10-15 minutes.
- Valerian, i.e. valerian, is indicated in states of nervous tension, also when there are nervous disorders of the digestive system. Valerian is famous for its sedative and sleep-inducing properties, which is why it is recommended for excessive stress. After pouring a cup of boiling water over a tablespoon of dried valerian root, we brew it under cover for 20 minutes. We drink two portions of half a glass during the day.
- Lavender minimizes nervous tension and physical symptoms of stress, such as insomnia, headaches or migraines. It has a relaxing and antidepressant effect on us. In addition, it is a suitable means to alleviate the symptoms of colds and flu, improves the patency of the respiratory tract, disinfects, reduces muscle pain and digestive ailments. It is recommended to use a teaspoon of lavender flowers in combination with a teaspoon of peppermint leaves. After pouring boiling water, leave it covered for about 10 minutes. After straining, you can add honey to taste.