Spring Tonic Teas

The first spring herbs shooting out of the ground are nature’s way of telling us it’s time to wake our bodies up from winter’s slumber. While many of us relish in the cozy dormancy of wintertime—nesting indoors, cooking rich, hearty foods and building fires—springtime can’t help but out-charm it with new growth, sunny days and fresh foods. Herbalists have long understood the value of spring herbs to facilitate the body’s seasonal transition, helping tonify the systems and increase flow.

Spring heralds a time of renewal—for the body, as well as for Mother Earth. Using spring tonic teas supports the systems of elimination and can bring the body back into balance; it is recommended to take tonics over long periods of time for gentle, lasting effects.

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Promoting vitality is the core purpose of spring tonics, and different herbs and different formulations aim to serve specific purposes.” Below are some tried and true blends by our heroes at Traditional Medicinals.

• Burdock with Nettle Leaf: Delightfully rooty, sweet and slightly bitter, burdock keeps you grounded by promoting healthy skin and kidney function.* Try drinking 2-3 cups per day for maximum benefit.
• Dandelion Leaf & Root: Light and mildly sweet, this gentle tonic supports healthy kidney function and digestion.
• EveryDay Detox Dandelion: Slightly sweet and minty, this formula harnesses the herbal benefits of dandelion to gently stimulate the liver and support kidney function*, complemented with fennel, peppermint and licorice for taste.
• EveryDay Detox Lemon: Light, fresh and lemony, this formula taps into the herbal powers of burdock, dandelion, cleavers and nettle to address skin, liver and kidney health.
• Nettle Leaf: Refreshing, hay-like and pleasantly bitter, nettle is considered the mother of all spring tonics. Known for its ability to support the whole body as well as joint health.

Source: https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/articles/spring-tonic-teas/