Medicinal Herbal Teas
Do you feel that? It’s the body’s move towards recalibration—digestive fire needs strengthening, circulation seeks movement, and our senses desire turning inward. Warmth becomes important, and not only in the form of a sweater ;-) tea becomes more than a comfort, it’s a way to sync with the season.
It’s Nature
In Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, warmth isn’t only about temperature—it’s a form of energy. When qi or agni (our inner fire) slows, we feel it as cold hands, sluggish digestion, or low motivation. Herbs like ginger and mugwort help restore that internal momentum.
Ginger moves blood and ignites metabolism; mugwort—an herb tied to dreamwork and digestive harmony—stimulates circulation and clears stagnation. Together they bridge physical and subtle warmth, helping the body stay attuned as the season cools.
But not all seasonal needs point toward heat.
The mulberry leaf, long used in East Asian medicine, tempers internal fire by moderating blood sugar and supporting liver function—important as we shift toward heavier foods. Matcha, rich in L-theanine and chlorophyll, sharpens focus without strain, offering clarity rather than stimulation. When paired, these two greens provide a steady, grounded alertness—more equilibrium than buzz.
Speaking of lightening the buzz-load… Rooibos, from South Africa’s red bush plant, contains polyphenols that calm inflammation and support circulation. Hemp leaf, gentle and adaptogenic, eases nervous system tension. Both cultivate stillness—an antidote to the overstimulation that often marks the transition into shorter days and longer to-do lists.
It’s Nurture
These herbs, in any form, invite small, sensory acts of restoration—heat meeting breath, aroma meeting thought. A reminder that warmth isn’t only external; it’s something we can tend from within. Drinking teas, tisanes, and infusions, intentionally and consistently, is a cold weather practice that’s enjoyable, and functional.
In addition to our Ayurvedic infusions, we just added a new line of tisanes from Botapia, and wouldn’t you know it, include all the herbs mentioned above.
PS. If you’re asking What’s a tisane? Briefly, generally, it’s herbal tea. But we wrote about the differences between tea and tisane (and infusions!) on The Journal. It’s a great read.