Natural Herbal Tea Blend for Hormonal Balance and Detox

Hormones serve as the body's chemical signals, instructing it to carry out specific functions. Typically, these functions are beneficial, such as when adrenaline prompts your heart rate to rise, enabling you to flee from a threatening situation. However, hormones can sometimes trigger undesirable outcomes, like when they cause your skin to produce excessive oil, leading to acne.

Hormonal acne often stems from factors such as stress, inadequate sleep quality, poor digestion and detoxification and thus poorly assimilating nutrients to the body, leading to sugar cravings, and, finally, elevated androgen levels, especially during pube.

Successfully eliminating hormonal acne requires a multifaceted approach, addressing various aspects simultaneously. This involves modifying lifestyle habits, improving dietary choices, and eliminating any underlying medical conditions. By familiarizing yourself with beneficial herbs, you can effectively support your skin and target the underlying causes of acne through herbal infusions.

Remember, your hormones are working to support you, so avoid blaming them. Instead, strive to comprehend why your hormones are signaling your body to develop pimples and discover strategies to prevent this from occurring.

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Tulsi warms the body and enhances digestion, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Its profound impact on the adrenal glands aids in reducing stress and balancing stress hormones, making it an excellent support for managing hormonal acne.

St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort plays a crucial role in liver detoxification pathways, boosting the body’s ability to eliminate both endogenous and exogenous toxins, as well as metabolic waste products. This detoxifying action is essential for maintaining clear and healthy skin.

Oat Straw

Oat Straw is rich in minerals and nutrients, making it a staple in infusions and decoctions designed to bridge nutrient gaps. It provides comprehensive nourishment to the body’s structural tissues, including hair, skin, nails, and connective tissues, promoting overall vitality and resilience.

Calendula

Calendula facilitates the opening of elimination channels such as the bowels, skin, liver, and lymphatic system, preventing fluid stagnation. This ensures efficient detoxification and supports a clear, radiant complexion.

Mugwort

Mugwort assists the liver in breaking down androgen hormones, effectively cleansing toxins from the liver and reducing the body’s stress response. This detoxifying action helps minimize the occurrence of hormonal acne, promoting smoother and clearer skin.

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is a gently calming herb that helps bring the mind to a state of peaceful centeredness. Its soothing properties enhance relaxation and mental clarity, creating a harmonious balance between body and mind.

Directions:

Add 1 tablespoon of each dried herb to a large jar. Pour pre-boiled water over the herbs and cover. Leave to infuse for 15-20 minutes. Strain and drink. Reuse herbs for a second batch of tea, though this time only use 2 cups of pre-boiled water. Leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Stain and compost herbs. Enjoy!

Usage:

I like to make this infusion during my the luteal phase of my cycle when the level of the hormone progesterone rises to help prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy or when any of the symptoms described above show themselves.

Precautions:

Calendula is generally regarded as a relatively mild and safe plant forinternal consumption. Though due to it’s emmenagogue effects, it is suggested to be avoided for internal use during pregnancy.

Mugwort can be toxic with chronic use or in large doses. Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation especially due to its emmenagogue effects which stimulate the uterus, and its drying effect which could halt lactation.

St. John’s Wort has a multitude of herb-drug interactions. If you take a pharmaceutical drug, it’s best to consult your practicioner before using in infusion form.

Tulsi/Holy Basil has had some conflicting evidence that it may damage embryos. Tulsi may slow blood clotting, so avoid taking it for two weeks before and after a surgery.