Last Updated on 28 March 2022 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Our Naturopaths prescribe and blend our Naturopathic Teas to have supportive and healing qualities and as an alternative to herbal remedies that may come in Tincture, Capsule and Tablet form. In many cases, the therapeutic quality of a plant can be enhanced when taken as a tea, due to the presence of water-soluble active constituents. In other cases, Herbs taken in tea blends are tonic in nature, thus they work by supporting your general health and physical vitality.
We have four Livewell Naturopathic Teas formulated for digestive complaints, improving your skin, sleeping better, and mothers to be. Personalised blends are also available in consultation with your Practitioner.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes our great tasting Livewell Naturopathic Tea blends so special.
Digestive blend – blended with improved digestion and optimal health in mind
- Peppermint: traditionally used for digestive disorders such as dyspepsia, colic and cramping, Peppermint leaves are a soothing digestive tonic with calming qualities particularly suited for calming bloated, flatulent and acidic stomachs[1]
- Fennel: traditionally used to treat cramping, bloating and colic in infants and children, Fennel is a gentle but effective herb for reducing digestive discomfort[2]. Modern applications of this herb include its use in adults with digestive discomfort, including those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.[3]
- Dandelion root: a gentle tonic to the liver, Dandelion root is indicated for use as a bitter tonic to support healthy digestion and elimination[4]. It is particularly indicated for those who overindulge in fatty foods and alcohol.
- Chamomile: Known for its action in supporting the digestive and nervous systems, Chamomile works by soothing gastric irritation, reducing digestive spasms and calming the nerves[5]. Great for those with a nervous stomach or cramping discomfort.
- Nettle: a traditional treatment for inflammation and allergy, Nettle supports the anti-inflammatory benefits of Chamomile to soothe an irritated digestive tract[6]
- Licorice: well renowned for its quality of soothing irritated digestive tracts, Licorice is used for calming angry gastric and peptic conditions, including those that inflame and impair the digestive lining.[7][8]
Mum-to-be blend – blended with supporting expecting mums in mind.
- Raspberry leaf: used by midwives for centuries as a Uterus preparator, Raspberry leaf tea helps as a uterine tonic to strengthen the uterus in preparation for birth[9],[10].
- Nettle: used by midwives for its iron boosting benefits, Nettle is traditionally used in pregnancy to support healthy iron levels[11].
- Chamomile: when it comes to mum’s-to-be, a soothed nervous system and calmed digestive system are vital. This herb, when used traditionally as a tea, supports both actions while being both gentle and safe for bub[12].
- Ginger: best taken as a tea, Ginger is known as the go-to traditional naturopathic remedy for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy and is prescribed to expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy as a safe and effective alternative for morning sickness[13],[14],[15].
Glowing skin blend – blended with clear, glowing skin in mind
- Ginger: as a warming and gentle tonic for the skin, Ginger encourages healthy blood flow and supports skin nutrition through its anti-inflammatory and circulatory qualities[16].
- Echinacea: well-known for its lymphatic and immune benefits, Echinacea assists the immune system in the healing of skin irritations and wounds, as well as supporting immune and skin health to reduce the risk of allergy-related skin complaints[17].
- Fennel: known for its digestive health benefits[18], Fennel is included in this remedy to address the traditional naturopathic link between gut and skin health.
- Nettle: traditionally used for chronic skin conditions including eczema and urticaria (allergic rashes), nettle leaf is also a source of the skin nutrient Silica, a mineral essential for collagen formation and as a result for healthy, glowing skin[19]
- Calendula: a cooling, soothing anti-inflammatory herb for red hot skin conditions, Calendula is used for calming irritative skin conditions[20].
- Peppermint: known for its cooling and soothing qualities[1], Peppermint leaves are well suited for supporting skin health. This herb is particularly well indicated if digestive symptoms accompany skin issues.
Sleep tea blend – blended with a good nights’ sleep in mind – helping you get to sleep, stay asleep and wake refreshed
- Passionflower: A plant with gentle properties associated with reducing stress-related sleeplessness, passionflower tea assists those who often wake in the middle of the night to get a better nights’ sleep (23,24)
- Lemon balm: A gentle nervine herb that assists sleep onset, the lemon balm works by calming those affected by stress and anxious over-thinking, making it a great tonic for relaxing in the evening and getting a good night’s sleep (23,25).
- Peppermint: Soothing to the digestive system, this herb assists a good nights’ sleep for those who routinely have full stomachs or suffer digestive upsets before bed. Peppermint works by offering a calming and settling action to both the body and mind (23,24,25).
- Skullcap: As a tea, skullcap works by assisting the body to relax from nervous tension and insomnia, resulting in a relief from stress and restlessness that supports the body and mind in getting to sleep (23,25).
- Chamomile: Used for centuries as a herbal tea to soothe the nerves and reduce stress, chamomile is relaxing to the nervous system and calming to the digestive system, making it very useful for those who suffer restless sleep and insomnia (25)
Consultation based Personalised and Unique blends.
During your consultation, your Livewell Clinic Naturopath may choose a personalised and unique Tea blend based on your health issue or health needs. The Herbal Tea will be blended fresh and available for you at the end of the consultation. You can make the tea knowing it is part of the health strategy you and your Naturopath have created and agreed on.
So what is Naturopathic Tea?
Naturopathic Herbal Tea has been used for centuries as a way to alleviate ailments and revitalise the body, offering a natural and organic solution with healthy ingredients. Naturopathic Herbal teas can be made with fresh or dried flowers, fruit, leaves, seeds or roots. They are made by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes creating a beverage. The herbal tea is then strained, sweetened if desired, and served. Livewell Naturopathic Teas are a prescriptive recipe designed by recognised Naturopaths.
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