Goji Berries
The Benefits
High in antioxidants, these potent berries help to combat dry eyes, blurred vision, brittle nails, poor blood flow and headaches.
How To Use
Add to cooked oatmeal, make as a tea or use in any dish where you’d usually use raisins or cranberries.
Chinese Angelica Root
The Benefits
A phytoestrogen-rich root that regulates and nourishes blood and Yin, regulates the menstrual cycle, helps with hormonal balance and minimise menopausal symptoms.
How To Use
Add to soups, stocks or boil to make a tea with goji berries.
Black Sesame Seeds
The Benefits
Nourishes the Yin of the liver and kidneys. Great for dryness in the body such as dry hair, skin, eyes or bowels.
How To Use
Add a spoon to cereals, sautéed vegetables, baking (we love adding them to banana breads or cookies to boost their nutrient content) or add to smoothies.
Fresh Parsley Tea (curly-leaved)
The Benefits
Fresh Parsley is known to regulate the menstrual cycle and move Qi (energy) when we feel stuck, so it is great for PMS symptoms. It also works to brighten the skin due to its detoxing and anti-inflammatory properties, which in return boosts energy and clarity.
How To Use
Simply infuse a handful of fresh parsley in 3 cups of boiling water, add a slice of lemon, and leave it to brew for 5 minutes. Remove parsley and lemon and add 1 tbs of a natural sweetener of your choice. Enjoy 1-3 cups a day!
Liquorice Root
The Benefits
Gan Cao replenishes and assists the flow of Qi in the body especially in the spleen and stomach with its soothing, anti-flammatory benefits. Also known as a harmoniser it helps you to be more balanced and grounded. For the skin, it brightens, restores moisture and encouraging the skin to “act” young again.
How To Use
Adding Liquorice Root to your teas will naturally sweeten it, whilst taking in all of the benefits.
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