Today we’ll show you how to make drinkable multi-mineral supplements by combining nourishing herbs and hot water in a sealed mason jar.
Nourishing herbs are packed full of nutrients to strengthen your hair, skin, and nails, help your reproductive system, and reenergize you. They’re also great for kids who don’t eat their vegetables as they come rich in calcium and magnesium to build strong bones and teeth.
THE POWER OF MINERALS
Minerals perform so many vital functions in the body, from making our enzymes work to promoting bone and teeth health.
Minerals also protect against heavy metal toxicity, which can feed hidden chronic infections in the body.
Get an extra boost of minerals with our overnight infusions that are fun to make and easy to consume.
By applying heat and letting the mixture steep overnight, you release the minerals and all the goodness that your body is craving.
NETTLE LEAF FOR HAIR AND NAIL HEALTH
Nettle leaf is our first herb, blessed with a high calcium and iron content for strong hair and nails.
Nettle leaf can also help prevent seasonal allergies by strengthening your immune system and your body’s response to irritants. Start consuming your infusions four to six weeks before the season begins for best results.
Additionally, nettle supports your liver’s ability to clear histamine and contains the minerals chromium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, silica, and so much more.
"Stick to a regular regime over a few weeks or months and you’ll feel that restoration, giving you better skin, hair, and nails"
RASPBERRY LEAF FOR THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Red raspberry leaf is high in minerals that aid the reproductive system. It strengthens the uterine muscles, easing menstrual cramps and supporting a healthy pregnancy and labor.
Red raspberry leaf is also one of the herbs in our new fertility and pregnancy formula, Natal Nourish, for those very reasons.
OAT STRAW TO COMBAT FATIGUE
Oat straw, derived from unripe green oats, is a medicinal herb that helps with nervous exhaustion, depression, and fatigue.
It’s rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, and E, and a ton of amino acids. It’s also a source of iron and silica to keep hair, skin, and nails strong and healthy.
Oat straw makes for an excellent recovery tonic as it contains an abundance of B vitamins, which are one of the first things to get depleted when you're stressed out.
While oats are a gluten-free plant, they are often cross-contaminated with gluten. So, if you’re gluten-sensitive, you should avoid this herb or find a source that is certified gluten-free.
LET’S GET TO BREWING!
To make one infusion, you will need a 32-ounce mason jar, freshly boiled water, and the herb or herbs of your choice.
Choose a maximum of two herbs at a time and make your infusions at night so that they're ready for you to drink the next morning.
Clean your jars thoroughly and put some water on to boil.
For the oat straw infusion, pack one jar one-third of the way to halfway with the plant material.
For the second infusion, fill the jar one-third to halfway with nettle leaf, and then a small amount of red raspberry leaf.
Pour your freshly boiled water to the top of each jar, then tightly seal the lid. Give your jars a good shake, then leave them to steep overnight.
In the morning, strain the jars, pressing down on the plant matter to get every little bit of nourishment out. Add some maple syrup or honey for sweetness if you wish.
Voilà…two simple and nutrient-packed infusions that you can make literally with your eyes closed!
FIVE MINUTES A DAY TO DRINKABLE OPTIMAL NOURISHMENT
The key to getting the most out of your infusions is consistency. Stick to a regular regime over a few weeks or months and you’ll feel that restoration, giving you better skin, hair, and nails and an extra boost of energy to get you through the day.
