Complexion Skin Tea

As a teenager, my mother - upon seeing my spotty complexion decided to make me some 'complexion tea' for my skin. At first I was fairly reluctant, as any teenager probably would be but kept up with it and after a few weeks, sure enough, my skin did improve.

This tea is based on that recipe.

A blend of ingredients known to improve the skin, control oil production and help reduce the likelihood of acne, but with a little more action from Nettle  and ginger that will help to normalise, detoxify and calm various body process.

organically grown various origins

Ingredients

• Peppermint
• Rooibos
• Calendula (Marigold)
• Nettle
• Ginger

Brewing

Steeping a tablespoon (not heaped, just mid sized) for 4-5 minutes is best for this tea, with water at boil. Milk not recommended!

For best results, please drink this tea once before lunch and once in the evening! Feel free to re-use the same leaves twice.

Health benefits

Digestive comfort: peppermint & ginger classic carminatives may ease bloating, gas, cramping & nausea; calendula mildly soothes an irritated gut line.

Aspalathin & other polyphenols, nettle, and ginger provide broad antioxidant support.

Ease of respiration & circulation - the menthol in peppermint can make airways feel clear; ginger warms circulation.

Mineral support & hydration: nettle adds trace minerals (magnesium and potassium) and the blend is caffeine-free - day or night.

Cautionary notes

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: avoid unless advised by a healthcare professional. Calcium is normally avoided during pregnancy; ginger is safe in food-like amounts; seek individual advice.

Peppermint can increase reflux and is not recommended for patients with severe gallbladder disease - use lightly or avoid if symptomatic.

Blood thinning/surgery :ginger has mild antiplatelet action. Stay away from anticoagulants / antiplatelets (such as warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) and also quit 1-2 weeks before surgery unless your physician tells you otherwise.

Blood pressure and blood sugar: ginger and nettle lower blood pressure and affect glucose control - monitor while taking antihypertensives or diabetes medicines.

Nettle has mild diuretic effect; consult your doctor if you take diuretics or lithium.

Vitamin K in nettle leaf may interfere with warfarin - check with your doctor and monitor INR.

Calendula is in Asteraceae; avoid if you have an allergy to daisy plants. If any adverse reaction occurs stop use immediately.