HERB CORNER
Staff Summer Herbal Picks...
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• 1/2 cup dried hawthorn berries (60 grams) • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus calyces (20 grams) • 2 cups water • 1/2 cup honey (or to taste) • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup coconut milk • 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
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Cayenne pepper and turmeric powder. (Photo credit: 146592269 / © Raquels- franca | Dreamstime.com)
Yield: 3 cups of liquid, which makes approximately 10 ice pops 1. Combine the hawthorn, hibiscus, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the herbs, reserv - ing the liquid. 2. Add the honey and salt to the liquid and stir until combined. 3. Add the coconut milk and stir well. Allow to cool. 4. Add raspberries to your ice pop molds or paper cups. Then fill with the cooled liquid mixture, leaving a little room at the top to allow for expansion. Insert your popsicle sticks. 5. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. 6. If using popsicle molds, run them under warm water for a few moments to help slip the ice pops out. Enjoy immediately. Substitutions: • Any type of milk or milk alternative can be substituted for the coconut milk. The high fat content of coconut milk gives the ice pops a creamy texture. Lighter milks may have a more icy texture. • Any berries can be used in this recipe, including blueberries, black rasp- berries, and blackberries. • Any sweetener can be used; amounts may vary according to the product and personal taste. Download the recipe card from LearningHerbs.com at https://learn - ingherbs.com/remedies-recipes/ice-pops/.
Cayenne Slim Down Drink
From Michelle, Magazine & Website Editor
The struggle is real, friends. And with warmer weather here, the drive for healthy weight loss is reignited (that’s code for pan- icked!), especially after a long, caloric-fueled pandemic winter. I was excited to find this herbal recipe on Instagram from Ginger’s Root (@gingersroot; www.gingersroot.com), because I love the tart- spicy-sweet combination, and knowing this drink will help burn some extra calories. Turmeric and cayenne have a slew of health benefits as well, effective for preventing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, providing antioxidants, and promoting detoxing and good digestion. Ingredients: • 2 Lemons (juice) • ½ - 1 tsp dried cayenne pepper • 1 - 2 tsp dried turmeric root • 1 - 2 thumb size (1-2 oz) of fresh, peeled ginger root • 5 cups water • Sweeten with honey, agave or stevia (as needed) Directions: • Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Pour mixture into a mason jar and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days. • Drink 1 cup of the mixture daily, preferably first thing in the morn - ing. If drinking throughout the day, drink before meals.
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