Gentle Nourish Herbal Tea
Gentle Nourish Herbal Tea is a caffeine-free loose-leaf botanical tisane made with nettle, red raspberry leaf, oat straw, alfalfa leaf and rosehip. It brews to a mild, grassy cup with soft leafy notes and a light tart finish from rosehip.
Ingredients
Nettle, red raspberry leaf, oat straw, alfalfa leaf, rosehips
Research on Individual Ingredients
This blend contains several botanicals with a long history of use nourishing herbal preparations, while the others round out the flavour profile of the finished cup. A number of the principal ingredients have been investigated independently in scientific research. Here are some links for those interested in exploring the published literature:
- Nettle (Urtica dioica): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36014458/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26904610/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9253158/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21916535/
- Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31399808/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40005280/
- Alfalfa Leaf (Medicago sativa): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5583096/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9612203/
- Rosehips (Rosa canina): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29051670/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26304428/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30955649/
Directions
Add 1 heaping teaspoon of herbs per 1 cup freshly boiled water (or simmer covered). Steep 10–20 minutes, then strain. Enjoy plain or with honey, lemon, or maple syrup; 1–2 cups daily as desired.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Safety / Important Information
Use responsibly: consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or if you have a medical condition. Discontinue use if sensitivity occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Related Herbal Teas
Explore the Superfoods & Teas collection, including Gentle Move Organic Tisane Tea and Digestive Herbal Tisane Tea, for other loose-leaf botanical blends.
