Herbal Teas for Fatigue

Ingredients

Fennel and Rosemary

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Garlic Cocktail

• 1 cup water, barely boiled
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Pinch of cayenne

Instructions

Fennel and Rosemary

1. Bring water to a boil. Add the fennel seed, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Pour the hot fennel water over the rosemary leaves, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
3. Strain and sweeten with honey, if desired.
4. Allow to cool a bit and sip slowly while warm.

Garlic Cocktail

1. Combine all ingredients in a cup and pour boiling water over the mixture. Stir to dissolve the honey and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Do not strain.
2. Sip while warm.

Notes

Fennel and Rosemary is a mildly stimulating tea, useful in increasing mental alertness. If you have fresh rosemary, you may substitute 1 tablespoon of bruised, fresh rosemary leaves for the dried amount shown.

Garlic Cocktail is a wonderful all-purpose tonic, good for boosting immune function as well as energy level.