Breather tea is my spin on a classic cold and flu formula in the Western herbal tradition known as YEP tea (standing for yarrow, elderflower, peppermint). I’ve honoured the foundation and heart of this classic formula, and made it a bit extra.
Both Yarrow and Elderflower are relaxing diaphoretics that help relax and open the respiratory system and clear congestion. These herbs provide a powerful vehicle for support when experiencing cold and flu and feeling overheated and restless, opening capillaries and allowing heat to escape via sweating where fever needs supporting (not suppressing). Yarrow can also reduce inflammation, soothe a sore throat and help quell a cough while Elderflower helps to move and remove excess mucous in the upper and lower respiratory tract and support the body’s cleansing process’.
Peppermint brings beautiful flavour to the tea and acts acts as a decongestant as well as relieving headaches that often accompany a cold or flu.
Mullein is included in this formula for both short-term relief from a dry and irritating cough and congestion (can be particularly useful in balancing mucous formation to encourage the stimulation of coughing up phlegm) and for supporting longer-term lung health by restoring the tissues the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.
Lastly, this formulation is complimented with the addition of Calendula - an often overlooked herb for stimulating the flow of blood as well as movement of the lymph which is a crucial detoxification mechanism that clears out the body’s waste products to support healing and renewal.
And while this blend is formulated with cold and flu in mind, Breather tea can also be enjoyed for skin health and general relaxation. For whichever purpose, Breather tea is best consumed hot orally (hot water itself is also a diaphoretic!) or even used as a head steam.
I like to consume Breather tea with honey to further soothe the throat and ease a laboured cough (and to make it even more delicious).
Breather tea is my spin on a classic cold and flu formula in the Western herbal tradition known as YEP tea (standing for yarrow, elderflower, peppermint). I’ve honoured the foundation and heart of this classic formula, and made it a bit extra.
Both Yarrow and Elderflower are relaxing diaphoretics that help relax and open the respiratory system and clear congestion. These herbs provide a powerful vehicle for support when experiencing cold and flu and feeling overheated and restless, opening capillaries and allowing heat to escape via sweating where fever needs supporting (not suppressing). Yarrow can also reduce inflammation, soothe a sore throat and help quell a cough while Elderflower helps to move and remove excess mucous in the upper and lower respiratory tract and support the body’s cleansing process’.
Peppermint brings beautiful flavour to the tea and acts acts as a decongestant as well as relieving headaches that often accompany a cold or flu.
Mullein is included in this formula for both short-term relief from a dry and irritating cough and congestion (can be particularly useful in balancing mucous formation to encourage the stimulation of coughing up phlegm) and for supporting longer-term lung health by restoring the tissues the mucous membrane of the respiratory system.
Lastly, this formulation is complimented with the addition of Calendula - an often overlooked herb for stimulating the flow of blood as well as movement of the lymph which is a crucial detoxification mechanism that clears out the body’s waste products to support healing and renewal.
And while this blend is formulated with cold and flu in mind, Breather tea can also be enjoyed for skin health and general relaxation. For whichever purpose, Breather tea is best consumed hot orally (hot water itself is also a diaphoretic!) or even used as a head steam.
I like to consume Breather tea with honey to further soothe the throat and ease a laboured cough (and to make it even more delicious).
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