We never thought that something as timelessly well as water could go out of style. But our new obsession with herbal infusions might give good old H20 a run for its money.
We can’t stop sipping on this what’s-old-is-new recipe from TCM contributor, Lacy Phillips of Free + Native who’s taught us to glug down this supercharged brew daily for firmer skin, stronger hair and a more balanced complexion. This powerful tea-like potion is our new go-to. Read up below and try for yourself what’s bound to be our wellness community’s new drinkable obsession…
In herbalism, tea infusions and decoctions are my absolute favorite preparations out of all the methods – more so than tinctures, syrups, capsules and so forth. I find that the herbal infusion truly does suck out every last vitamin, mineral and antioxidant the leaves and flowers have to offer. And above all else, I find that drinking the infusion is incredibly bio-available. I can literally feel the mineralization within moments.
This particular infusion is my absolute favorite – especially for skin, nails and hair. From the goji’s beta-carotene and the copious amounts of B vitamins in the nettles, to the abundance of minerals in red raspberry leaf, this is by far the most skin-glowing, hair-thickening, and nail-strengthening supplement I consume. My hair literally becomes superhair on this tea.
So how do I drink it? In place of water. A wise herbalist once said, “Drink infusions over water.” It’s like drinking superwater. If you really want to see the power of infusions filled with such deep nourishment, begin watering a plant in the house with an herbal infusion rather than the water you’ve been using. Watch it completely transform into the most lively and healthy plant you’ve ever seen.” I did. And it was shocking.
The Herbal Beauty Infusion
Ingredients:
2 part nettle leaf
2 part red raspberry leaf
1 part goji berry
1 part seaweed (optional)
Directions:
In an 8-ounce cup or jar, simply add 4 tablespoons of nettle leaf, 4 tablespoons of red raspberry leaf, 2 tablespoons of goji berry, 1 tablespoon of seaweed (optional).
Technically, you are supposed to decoct the gogi berries (boil for 10-20 minutes), but steeping gojis as tea dates back thousands of years in China.
Adjust these measurements if you find yourself with a bigger or smaller jar. Bring water to a boil. Pour boiling water over herbs in the jar. Cap the top and steep for four hours. Strain and enjoy 2-3 cups a day.
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