Tea Blend Information & Herbal Guide

This an educational resource by Tosh’s Urban Garden

Welcome to your personal herbal tea companion!  Here you will find detailed information about each herbal blend ( actions, use, safety, best practices and affirmations).  

Sip with intention.  Grow with nature.  Restore with each cup.

How to Use This Guide

Click or scroll through each blend to learn:

• What the blend supports
• Actions of the herbs
• Brewing instructions
• How long to use the tea blend
• Safety considerations
• Energetic and emotional support
• An affirmation to pair with your ritual

Blend Directory

• Adaptogenic Vitality – Ashwagandha, Schisandra, Holy Basil, Ginger
• Calm & Restored – Ashwagandha & Chamomile
• Gut Harmony – Peppermint, Fennel & Chamomile
• Healing Blend – Turmeric Root, Calendula & Ginger
• Hormone Harmony – Chaste Berry, Red Clover, Lemon Balm & Fennel
• Liver Love – Dandelion Root, Burdock Root & Milk Thistle
• Mindfulness Blend – Chamomile, Lavender Buds & Peppermint
• Rooted Defense – Echinacea, Astragalus & Ginger
• Serene Slumber – Lemon Balm, Passionflower & Skullcap
• Sweet Sleep – Valerian, Chamomile & California Poppy
• Uplift & Focus – Holy Basil, Rosemary & Gotu Kola
• Vital Bloom – Ashwagandha, Rhodiola & Schisandra
• Wellness Blend – Holy Basil, Nettle Leaf & Ginger
• Winter Citrus Bright – Orange Peel, Rosemary, Sage & Ginger
• Winter Nourishment – Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Shatavari & Ginger
• Winter Warmth – Orange Peel, Cinnamon Chips, Cardamom & Ginger

Adaptogenic Vitality Blend

What This Blend Supports

• Chronic stress and burnout
• Low, inconsistent energy
• Brain fog and mood dips
• Recovery after busy or demanding seasons

Herb Actions

• Ashwagandha (Adaptogen)
  • Supports healthy cortisol and stress response
  • Promotes steady energy rather than jitters
  • Grounding, strengthening and restorative
• Schisandra (Adaptogen / Hepatic Tonic)
  • Supports mental clarity and focus
  • Tonifies the liver and helps with gentle detox pathways
  • Traditionally used for stamina and endurance
• Holy Basil (Nervine Adaptogen)
  • Calms stress while gently uplifting mood
  • Helps balance mind, body and spirit
• Ginger (Circulatory / Digestive)
  • Improves circulation and warmth
  • Supports digestion and absorption of other herbs

How to Use

• Use 1–2 teaspoons per 8–10 oz hot water
• Steep 10–15 minutes, covered
• Drink in the morning or early afternoon, 1–2 cups daily

How Long to Take It

For adaptogenic support, use consistently for 6–8 weeks, then take a 1–2 week break before repeating if desired.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Use caution with blood pressure or thyroid medications; consult your provider
• May be stimulating for very sensitive individuals—start with 1 cup per day

Affirmation

“My energy is steady, supported and resilient.”

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Wellness Blend

What This Blend Supports

• Daily whole-body nourishment
• Stressful, busy lifestyles
• Mild inflammation and tension
• Everyday immune and circulatory support

Herb Actions

• Holy Basil (Nervine Adaptogen)
  • Helps the body adapt to stress
  • Calms and gently uplifts mood
• Nettle Leaf (Nutritive Tonic)
  • Rich in minerals to nourish hair, skin, nails and connective tissue
  • Supports kidneys and overall vitality
• Ginger (Circulatory / Digestive)
  • Warms and stimulates circulation
  • Supports healthy digestion and reduces occasional nausea or gas

How to Use

• Use 1–2 teaspoons per 8–10 oz hot water
• Steep 10–15 minutes, covered
• Enjoy 1–3 cups daily, morning or afternoon

How Long to Take It

Can be used as a daily tonic for 8–12 weeks, followed by a 1–2 week break.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended during pregnancy without professional guidance
• Nettle may have a mild diuretic effect; use caution with diuretic medications
• As with all herbs, know your allergies and start low and slow

Affirmation

“Each sip nourishes me. Wellness flows through every part of me.”

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