Here are some beneficial herbal teas for wellness protection.  Many of us want to boost our immune systems during the winter and flu season.

In addition to the usual rules:

• washing your hands
• don’t go out when feeling sick
• staying hydrated
• eat nourishing foods

While these are great rules to follow throughout the flu season. You can also think about some herbs that are safe.  These herbs are used for general, and long-term benefits.

1.  Astragalus Root health benefits

Astragalus Root is an adaptogen.  It can help protect the body from physical, mental, or emotional stress. 

• It contains complex polysaccharides  used to improve immune activity
• Increases the activity of white blood cells
• Stimulating adrenal-cortical activity
• Encourages red blood cell formation in the bone marrow

Some of the common illnesses it is used against are

• colds
• flu
• respiratory illnesses

  This is not a herb used during illness

2.  Echinacea Root benefits

Echinacea root is a great example of an immune booster. It also helps the body fight infections.

• ease colds
• sore throat
• respiratory tract infections
• useful herb to add to your daily routine.  And you’re at risk for viral infection or about to travel.

3.  Elderberry

Elderberry is harvested from the indigenous Sambucus elder tree. Elderberries have been a source of nutrition and medicine for years.  It is a gentle antiviral herb.  It has been called upon as a remedy during outbreaks of the flu. Some consider it a preventive to be taken throughout flu season.

There are many forms of elderberry available:

• syrups
• gummies
• lozenges
• teas
• extracts.

It’s possible to make some of these preparations at home. 

Elderberries need to be cooked before consumption. The stem/root, leaves, and bark can be toxic and avoided. 

The purple color of elderberries is a sign of high antioxidant content. 

These are just a few of my top herbs for health!

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This plant’s official name is Melissa officinalis, and there are so many Benefits of Lemon Balm.  This perennial herbaceous plant is in the mint family.  It is easily grown in your home garden.

There are so many uses for this wonderfully lemony-smelling, super tasty herb.  It is often used for culinary purposes to make teas, marinate chicken or fish, or flavor baked foods and jams. Also has a variety of medicinal benefits. Lemon Balm can be found in tinctures, salves, capsules, and essential oils.

Lemon Balm helps with:

• reduce stress and
• anxiety
• promote sleep
• improve appetite
• ease discomfort from indigestion
• nausea

Lemon Balm Tea

Simply cut 2 teaspoons of  fresh herb, place in a mug with hot water and sip on the delicious tea.  You’ll be amazed with the results!

If you’re feeling anxiety and insomnia, you can be lulled into bed with Lemon Balm tea.

We’ve used lemon balm oil in our balms.  Easily rub the balm on your temples to relax you from the stress or insomnia.

You can also treat a cold sore by rubbing the leaf directly on the sore.  It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities.

Get out and grow some Lemon Balm, you won’t run out of things to use it in!

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These easy Uncomplicated steps for Sweet almond Lavender oil will excite you to make.  The best-infused oils are the ones made from fresh-picked flowers. Lavender oil is so relaxing and simple to make.  When infused in the oil, it smells just like the plant itself.

The purple lavender flowers known as spikes and buds have many uses.  They brighten up a room with the lavender aroma. 

Lavender gardens are gorgeous.  The height smells, and beauty elevates any backyard or large field garden.  The gift of a Lavender garden gives back year after year.

The Lavender fragrance gives the mind: 

• wellness
• calmness
• reduces anxiety
• reduce heart rate
• decreases stressful feelings

Uncomplicated steps for Sweet almond Lavender oil

1 sterilized quart jar

Dried Lavender leaves/buds

Carrier oil of your choice (sunflower, jojoba, sweet almond)

Fill your quart jar with dried crushed Lavender buds.  Pour carrier oil over buds completely covering. Seal with a lid. Store in a warm dark area for 4-6 weeks; gently shaking daily.  To finish the oil, after 4-6 weeks, strain and discard the buds. Shelf life is 1-2 years.

Uses for Lavender Oil

• soothing sore muscles
• massage achy muscles
• relaxing irritated skin
• sunburns
• bud bites
• providing moisture to dry cracked skin

You can also the Lavender oil as for massaging on babies or children right after nighttime showing or bathing.  Simply massage on the body.  It’s the perfect time to relax and prepare for a wonderful night of sleep. The fragrance provides for a calming and peaceful feeling.

Give as a gift

Homemade gifts come from the heart.  People love receiving homemade gifts. Since lavender oil is so versatile, it is the perfect little gift. It is both thoughtful.  Find a special, or unique bottle and fill it with Lavender Oil. Your friends and family will love it.

Make other products using the Lavender Oil

• Baby balm
• Butter butter
• Air fresheners
• Lotion bars

Lavender oil also blends well with other essential oils such as lemon or rose

Trying making your own Lavender oil.  You won’t be disappointed. Or order yours www.Therootedhaven.com

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This specific Honey infused with thyme benefits, everyone! I absolutely love growing herbs and eating them! Thyme is a very easy herb to grow even if you’re a beginner.

 Thyme honey is extremely strong when it comes to the numerous bad bacteria and other bugs in our bodies!

The biologically active compounds both in honey and thyme, their combination creates a powerful disinfectant.  Not only may it be used internally, but it’s also suitable for external use (such as compresses and bandages).

Thyme medicinal benefits

• Eases respiratory issues
• Reduces coughs
• Helps with bronchitis

Currently, I have thyme growing in the greenhouse. As weather permits, it grows well in an outdoor garden or raised bed. Thyme also does well in container gardening. Looks great on a kitchen window sill.

Raw honey medicinal benefits

• antioxidant
• anti-bacterial
• anti-fungal

***Please note honey should NOT be given to infants under 1 year old.

One easy medicinal recipe to keep on hand in your home apothecary is Thyme Honey. It is versatile honey that can be used for cooking but for healing too. Here’s how to make it.

Thyme Honey

½ cup fresh thyme (¼ cup dried thyme can be substituted)

8 ounces honey

Gently heat the honey in a saucepan. (don’t boil honey, this removes all beneficial health benefits) Once it’s warm add thyme and stir for 10 minutes. Next, pour into a sterilized jar and put the lid on. Keep it in a warm place for 2-3 weeks. After the time, pour the contents into a saucepan and heat. (again, don’t boil) Next, strain the honey so all thyme is removed. Pour into a clean, and sterile jar with a lid. It will stay good for 1 year.

You can add a teaspoon to a cup of warm tea to soothe a cough or cold. Or you can eat a teaspoon right out of the jar.

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