There are many health concerns that we can address through greater nourishment. Many natural remedies have such a positive effect on the body because they provide a high dose of plant-based vitamins and minerals.
Nutrient deficiencies are very common, and in today’s video, I discuss nutritive herbal medicines.
Integrating nutritive herbs into your life will give you more energy, improve your mood and skin, strengthen your nails and bones, and support your immune system.
These plants are the perfect herbs to bring into your everyday life for a little extra natural support. Check out the video to learn more about how to promote your deep health with these powerful plants.
Nutritive herbs are a type of tonic herb that are generally very safe and super nutritious. They deeply nourish the body due to their high mineral and nutrient levels.
In today’s video, I discuss two herbs you can easily use in home tea blends: Oat straw and rose hips. And if you want to learn about more nutritive herbs, be sure to check out my other video, Nutritive Herbs for Everyday Health.
Oat Straw
Oat straw is harvested from the plant we get oats from while it’s still green. It’s very rich in calcium, silica, B vitamins, iron and magnesium. Oat straw is exceptionally safe, unless you’re allergic to oats. If you’re sensitive to gluten, oat straw doesn’t actually contain gluten, so most people find it ok. Just like the oats we eat, there is a very small chance of cross-contamination with gluten in the equipment, so please be aware if you have a strong sensitivity or celiac disease.
You can make oat straw into a tea or a decoction, or sometimes it’s put into a formula in a capsule. It has a very light, mild flavour, so it blends easily with other nutritive herbs like nettle, which I talk about in my previous video on nutritive herbs.
Rose Hips
Rose hips are the fruit that develops on rosebushes. They contain high levels of Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which are antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and antihistamines. The combination of bioflavonoids and Vitamin C makes this herb really helpful for cellular healing and immune support. Rose hips are also highly safe.
Rose hips are usually added to tea, but you can also take them in capsules or in foods like jams. You can grow your own, but be sure to remove the tiny hairs inside the rose hips. Sometimes purchasing rose hips is easier than trying to harvest your own for this reason. If you do want to harvest your own, do a little research to make sure you can get the preparation right.
I hope that gives you some ideas on how to include more nutritious herbs in your life.
