Tisanes

Written by: Josephine Zappia, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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Enhancing self-care from the inside.

A soothing, hydrating & healing tisane created to support cleansing, relaxation, & connection to self. Expert in natural healthcare Josephine’s signature herbal blends are a unique combination of natural ingredients traditionally used in herbal medicine to purify, calm and support natural healing & intent.

3 Loose Leaf Teas. Caffeine free herbal infusions.

1. Pearl Tisane

The Experience: Protection. Totally self-assured and the world is her oyster. Organic ingredients: Holy basil leaf, Rosemary leaf, Lavender flower, Sage leaf. Holy basil Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

Part used: Leaf Flavour: Herbal Traditionally known in herbal medicine as one of the most sacred plants in India and is considered The Queen of the Herbs for its restorative and spiritual properties. It acts as an adaptogen to help regulate stress.

Spiritual uses: Holy basil nurtures the spirit, balancing the chakras and finding your centre.

Rosemary Botanical name: Rosemarius officinalis

Part used: Leaf Flavour: Herbal Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, spasmolytic (relieves spasms), carminative, mild analgesic, and circulatory stimulant. Used for headaches, anxiety, depression, poor concentration and memory, and improvement of hepatic and biliary function (supporting fat digestion). Spiritual uses: Rosemary is used for protection and cleansing, but also for love, healing, and feminine power.

Lavender Botanical name: Lavender anguvstifolia Part Used: Flower Flavour: Floral Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antidepressant, carminative (relieves colic & wind), and muscle & nerve relaxant. It helps relieve muscle spasms & aids relaxation during times of stress or anxiety, or to unwind before sleep. Lavender is indicated for intestinal colic or digestive weakness, flatulent dyspepsia, headache, and menopausal symptoms. Spiritual uses: Lavender is soothing& relaxing and can cleanse the house of negative energy and be used as a beacon of love

Sage Botanical Name: Salvia officials

Part used: Leaf Flavour: Herbal Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antiseptic, anhydrotic (reduces perspiration) and drying, this herb is used in menopause and for the treatment of excess perspiration and hot flushes. Spiritual uses: Sage has strong cleansing and purifying properties and helps clear out negative energy.

2. Rose Quartz Tisane

The Experience: Awakening. Healing the heart of its wounds & reawakening trust Organic ingredients: Lemongrass, Lemon myrtle leaf, Ginger root, Licorice root, Rose petal. Lemongrass Botanical name: Cymbopogon citrates

Part used: Leaf Traditionally used in herbal medicine as anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, relaxant, diaphoretic, and antioxidant. Indications: Respiratory conditions and gastrointestinal infections. Calming to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Spiritual uses: Lemongrass heightens awareness and purifies the mind. Helps let go of the past.

Lemon myrtle Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora

Part used: Leaf Flavour: Citrus, lemon Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antiseptic, and calmative (relaxing effect). Indicated for the common cold, influenza, bronchitis, indigestion, and other irritable gut disorders. Spiritual uses: Lemonmyrtle is used for intuitive working and clears the mind.

Ginger Botanical name: Zingiber official

Part used: Root Flavour: Pungent, spicy Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant, and antioxidant. Indicated for nausea and vomiting associated with travel and morning sickness. Also used for intestinal colic, fever, arthritis, endometriosis, and migraine headaches. Warming for cold constitutions. Spiritual uses: Ginger increases energy, personal power and awakens.

Licorice Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Part used: Root Flavour: Sweet Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an adaptogen and adrenal restorative for stress. It also has anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties. Indicated for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough, skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, gastrointestinal disorders including gastritis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation. Excellent for sugar cravings. Spiritual uses: Licorice root is used to heighten power, a potent fortifier of love & connection.

Rose Botanical name: Rose centifolia

Part used: Flower

Flavour: Floral Traditionally used in herbal medicine to soothe the nerves and emotional/psychological state of mind. Spiritual uses: Rose calms the nervous system and heals the heart center. Used for self-compassion & self-love.

3. Amethyst Tisane

The Experience: Cleansing. The elixir of love. Love of self & others Organic ingredients: Peppermint leaf, Fennel seed, Marshmallow root, Blue cornflower, Nettle leaf. Marshmallow Botanical name: Althaea officinalis

Part used: root Flavour: Sweet Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an emollient for irritated mucous membranes of the gut and respiratory tract. It has a softening and soothing action. Spiritual uses: Marshmallow root is comforting, soothing and protective. Supports self- love. Fennel Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare

Part used: seed Flavour: Sweet, anise Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a carminative (relieves colic & wind), anti- inflammatory and is indicated for bloating, wind & tummy discomfort.

Spiritual uses: Fennel is used for healing, protection, purification, strength, vitality, passion, and courage. Peppermint Botanical name: Mentha x piperita

Part used: Leaf Flavour: Menthol, cleansing, refreshing Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antibacterial, antiseptic, cooling, and carminative (relieves wind & colic) herb. Also, a diaphoretic (promotes perspiration) and acts as a cholagogue (increases the flow of bile). Indicated for colds, intestinal colic, indigestion, flatulent dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Spiritual uses: Peppermint is an uplifting, energetic plant that stimulates physical healing.

Blue cornflower

Botanical name: Centaurea cyan-us

Part used: Flower

Flavour: Floral

Traditionally used as a decorative in tea blends and to give a slight tinge of lavender blue colour to the steeped tea.

Spiritual uses: Blue cornflower is used to enhance psychic abilities, fertility, love, sex, and abundance.

Nettle

Botanical name: Urtica dioica

Part used: leaf

Flavour: Herbal

Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a nutritive and astringent indicated for inflamed and impure skin. Cleansing.

Spiritual uses: Nettle leaf are protective, dispelling fear, clear energy and strengthen will.

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Josephine Zappia, Executive Contributor Braiinz Magazine

H E A L. founding director, renowned homoeopath Josephine Zappia has been practising since 2005 and is deeply passionate about health and wellbeing. She believes we all have the ability to heal ourselves naturally when we work with our body rather than against it.

In 2020 her business transformed into a virtual offering with one on one consultations for global clients looking for solutions to health and beauty problems.

H EA L. {Healing Energy And Love} is the essence of health; complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing with products and services that nourish mind, body and soul. Created with intention as your online destination for healing and alchemy wellness products and services. It’s about healing. Looking within, aligning your body, and achieving your dreams.

Josephine's work as a writer for health and wellbeing magazines has been featured in Body & Soul, Balance the Grind, SWIISH, Rescu, Thrive, Green + Simple, Wellbeing, and Latte.

To visit the magical world of healing you can follow her journey on Instagram @healbyjosephine or sign up for consultations and upcoming workshops via the website www.healbyjosephine.com