chamomile Anxiety Soothing & Digestion Boosting The plant's physician. In olden days, chamomile was known as the plant's physician because people thought that by placing chamomile next to a sickly plant, 90% of the time the plant would recover! Chamomile rightly gets the nickname because it has been used for thousands of years to treat everything from loss of appetite to irregular periods to bronchitis. Today we regard chamomile for its calming abilities to soothe anxiety and tension and it makes for a great bedtime tea. SCIENCE TELLS US Chamomile tea may protect against diarrhea, stomach ulcers, nausea and gas, likely due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Chamomile contains antioxidants that may promote sleepiness, and drinking chamomile tea has been shown to improve...
Calendula Flower Wound Healing & Immune Boosting A splash of sunshine. This little flower has a very close connection with the sun. The flower of this plant tends to follow the sunlight during the day and could very often be found near the temples of a god who represented the sun. Many cultures all over the world have used calendula for its healing properties. Ancient Egyptians used it to rejuvenate their skin and the Greeks and Romans used it as a culinary garnish. In ancient as well as modern India, calendula is often strung into garlands for weddings and religious rituals. SCIENCE TELLS US Calendula contains numerous compounds that may fight oxidative stress and inflammation in your body. Calendula promotes skin...
Golden Milk Supports immunity & reduces risk of disease A decadent wellness booster. We call our Golden Milk a superfood blend because it is made with ingredients that pack a powerful punch of medicinal benefits! Don't let its creamy, rich and subtly spicy flavor fool you. 😉 Originating in India, this ancient recipe has been a favorite cure-all remedy for thousands of years. The drink has a history of being used to aid many ailments, including colds, coughs, headaches, inflammation and restlessness. READ MORE ON THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF EACH INGREDIENT IN SUPERFOOD GOLDEN MILK ⬇ Turmeric: contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ground black pepper: contains piperine, which is a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by...
S T R A W B E R R Y a symbol of motherhood & abundance 🍓 🍓 🍓 In many cultures across the world, strawberries are associated with motherhood, fertility, and abundance. Strawberries are among the first plant to produce fruit after winter in the areas where they are native, signifying rebirth and a new start. The “seeds" you see on the outside of a strawberry are actually the plant's ovaries! Each “seed" is technically a separate fruit that has a seed inside of it. Strawberries are also recognized for their rich vitamin c and folic acid levels, which are great for promoting a healthy pregnancy. SCIENCE TELLS US Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), and...
cinnamon ☀️ warming ∙ sweet ∙ woody ☀️ The cinnamon tree is an Asian evergreen member that has brown, papery bark, and leathery leaves. To harvest cinnamon, the branches of the tree are cut off and the outer bark is peeled off, revealing an inner bark (the cinnamon) which curls into a quill as it dries. Cinnamon has a long and rich history and was written about in Chinese books on healing more than 4,000 years ago! Cinnamon traditionally was used to provide relief when suffering from the cold or flu, especially when mixed in tea! Fun fact: Cinnamon doesn’t have a sweet taste but does amplify the sweetness in other ingredients! Vietnamese Cinnamon Use this decadent and rich cinnamon in baking,...
