Rest and Digest with Blue Vervain

Rest and Digest with Blue Vervain
   

I consider myself a family herbalist and as such I am evolving as my family and friends request herbal remedies.  This summer, my garden over-flowed with beautiful blue vervain. While harvesting her leaf and flower I am enticed to make a lovely rest and digest tea blend.

The blend consists of equal parts of the following herbs and infused in hot water for 10 minutes:

Blue Vervain
Peppermint
Lemon Verbena
 

Blue Vervain, classified as a nervine, is an herb that is nourishing and supportive to the nervous system.  As a bitter it helps our bodies relax to enhance digestion. 

Peppermint is an excellent carminative, having a relaxing effect on the muscles of the digestive system.

Lemon Verbena adds a lovely lemony summer fragrance, and in addition to aiding digestion, improves rest and anxiety.

This blend is perfect to drink after meals or before bedtime.  I use this tea any time I feel the need to relax.  I usually have a cup of tea at the end of my day after everyone has eaten.  Then it’s my time to sit down, relax, and unwind—at times I’ve been known to fall asleep! 

I hope you enjoy the blend!
-Fran, Herbalist, L.I. NY