'In a Chinese tea garden, bamboo symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity and the suppleness of the free mind'
Chamomile Nightcap
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers and a piece of orange peel and infuse for 10 minutes in a warm place. Strain and sweeten with a little honey if you wish.
TISANESThe word tisane comes from the Greek 'ptisane' which referred to a drink made from crushed pearl barley.
Tisanes then, and now, are generally made from fresh or dried plant components such as leaves, flowers, crushed seeds, roots, hips, fruit or stems. The plants and herbs are chosen for either flavor or homeophathic properties or a combination of both and are caffeine free. Culinary herbs, such as mint, sage and thyme are also frequently used.
The following are examples of tisanes:
Nettle ... harvest leaves before June: relieves rheumatic pain
Thyme and cinnamon ... good for the easing of colds and coughs
Fennel ... good as a blood cleanser: boil the seeds for 5 minutes
Lime blossoms ... used to ease headaches
Peppermint ... refreshing and good for headaches and as a stomach settler
Rosemary ... good if you are feeling low
Mixed fruit ... a refreshing drink warm or cold
Lemon verbena ... reduces fever, eases rheumatic pain
Raspberry leaf ... an ancient remedy for easing childbirth a great "womens' tea"
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