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Robida - preparation of tea for vitamin refreshment

Blackberry was valued as a medicinal plant in antiquity and in the Middle Ages - it was used in many "miracle concoctions". Blackberry leaves are usually harvested in June, and dried can be used for various tea blends.

For a natural summer refreshment with vitamins, minerals and beneficial antioxidants, we need a handful of dried blackberry leaves, which are left in a liter of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain, add lemon, agave syrup or coconut sugar. Blackberry tea can be drunk by adults and children, and will also help with mild stomach and intestinal problems and mild bleeding gums.

Marjoram - making tea for travel problems

Marjoram was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite in antiquity, and the ancient Greeks considered it a symbol of good luck. It is known to most as a spice, but it can also be used to make medicinal teas that eliminate intestinal problems. The herb marjoram is harvested during flowering in July and August, dried and stored in well-sealed containers.

We use dried leaves and stems to make tea, but we can also use freshly picked herbs.

For half a liter of tea we need:
a teaspoon of dried or fresh marjoram a teaspoon of dried mint can be added with a teaspoon of sage or a teaspoon of rose flowers. Pour the tea mixture with hot water and leave for 10 minutes. We can drink up to 3 cups a day.

Thus prepared marjoram tea is great for travel, as it has a beneficial effect on the irritated intestines, improves the bacterial flora in the intestines, helps against headaches and generally soothes mildly. With its antioxidant ingredients, marjoram will also "from the inside" help fight dangerous free radicals caused by UV rays.

Source: Eko dežela Magazine, July 2014, Nina Špegel