The herbal remedy for stress…
There are many herbs that are not only extremely nutritious, but they also have affinities for certain organ systems.
With stress, we are mostly dealing with the nervous system. You may have heard of valerian. This is a sedation herb. A powerful and useful herb if you are stressed out and can’t sleep for example, but it isn’t an herb you would want to use every day.
If you are needing to use something as strong as valerian every day, then you really need to do something about your stress.
The herb of choice for nervous system nourishment is oatstraw.
Not only is oatstraw (Avena sativa) incredibly nourishing, it has an affinity for the nervous system.
It is a great herbal remedy for stress.
Drinking an oatstraw infusion daily with not only nourish and tonify your nervous system, it is also builds healthy teeth and bones because it is high in calcium. So, this is also a great routine if you have osteoporosis or you are at risk for it.
An herbal infusion is a drink full of minerals. Minerals in whole, complex forms, easily absorbed and used by our bodies. It is different from a tea and is the foundation for daily herbal nourishment.
To make an oatstraw infusion…
- 1 qt. canning jar, or saucepan with lid
- 1 oz oatstraw herb. You can buy oatstraw, your herbal remedy for stress, right here!
- boiling water
Directions:
- Put 1 oz of oatsraw in a quart sized jar
- Pour boiling water over herb
- Cap with lid
- Needs to sit 4 to 6 hours to pull minerals into solution
- Strain it out. Making it before you go to bed and straining in the morning is a great idea.
Creative Fun!
Oatstraw Standard Brew is a great base for frozen concentrates, lemonade, and juices of all kinds.
Take the above and make popsicles or ice cubes.
Oatstraw loves lavender, lemon verbena, rosemary add a pinch with the oatstraw to your quart jar.
Serve your brew with frozen raspberries and sprigs of herbs.
Drink this herbal remedy for stress every day!
