Pick-Me-Up Tonics to Try at Home
♠ Nettle (Urtica dioica): Can improve energy by nourishing the body. It is rich in minerals e.g. iron, calcium, magnesium etc.
♠ Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Can bring a swift (but temporary) feeling of energy because it helps circulation of the blood, especially to the head. So if you have to concentrate on something, or your head is woolly after a poor night of sleep, give this a try.
♠ Liquorice (Glyccyrhiza glabra): This sweet tasting root can really raise the energy. It helps to nourish the adrenal gland a spleen, so is particularly helpful to recover from running on adrenal/chronic on-going stress and/or low immunity. Be warned: it can cause fluid retention which in turn can cause high blood pressure so don’t use it if you have high blood pressure and get your BP checked after 6 weeks of consuming it. Don’t use it at all in pregnancy because high blood pressure is especially dangerous then.
♠ Oatstraw (Avena sativa): Nourishes the nervous system. Has a gentle sweet flavour. Rich in minerals. Works well as a solid base, that other herbs can be blended into. Best taken regularly as a tonic. Steady use of this can really improve energy levels and our ability to cope with physical, mental and emotional stresses.
