Tea for me and you
Ginger mint raisin tea
Have you ever cooked a raisin? In something other than an oatmeal raisin cookie? Weird, I know. But check out this tea—it’s sweet, refreshing and a little spicy too.
The combination of ginger, mint, and raisin is supportive for anyone living with Chronic Lyme Disease and the associated joint pain, exhaustion, digestion issues, headaches, and anxiety.
Āyurveda considers ginger one of it’s greatest medicines. Ginger relieves constipation, abdominal pain, and gas. For people living with Chronic Lyme Disease, ginger relieves joint pain, balances vāta dosha, and breaks up stagnation.
Mint is a powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory herb. Like ginger, mint also helps with digestion and eases joint pain. Mint eases headaches, clears the mind, and enhances relaxation.
Raisins relieve burning sensations, dryness, and tiredness. Raisins also calm the mind, and ease mental burn-out and confusion. Being mildly laxative, raisins eliminate any stagnation that the ginger breaks up, helping to eliminate toxins.
You’ll need:
—2 cups fresh water
—1 tablespoon dried loose peppermint leaves
—1/4 raisins unsweetened
—1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
Place all ingredients in the pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a vigorous simmer. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain through a small sieve into a mug and, using a small spoon, press the raisins and herbs to extract any remaining liquid. Drink the tea warm or room temperature in the summer and hot in the fall, winter, and spring. Enjoy!
Sources:
Charaka Samhita Sūtrasthāna, 27/125-126
Bhāvaprākaśha Bhāvamiśhra Nighantu, 7/113-114
Birla Āyurveda, “Āyurvedic Health Benefits Of Mint Leaves”
Alandi Āyurveda, “Drākshā: An Āyurvedic Perspective On Grapes”
Easy Āyurveda, “Grapes and Raisins: Uses, Research, Remedies, Side Effects”
