Cooling Summer Blend

     Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Is a wonderful cooling diaphoretic.It mildly stimulate the surface capillary circulation, but primarily dilate the skin pores to promote perspiration and relaxation of surface tension. Thus, having a cooling action. Hibiscus (Hybiscus syriacus): Good for intestinal infections, amebic dysentery and colitis, it is also a beneficial demulcent and nutritional value in the treatment of ulcers. It also gives a distinctive flavor to any blend, having mild, cooling, sweet, bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis): Is a wonderful cooling diaphoretic.It mildly stimulate the surface capillary circulation, but primarily dilate the skin pores to promote perspiration and relaxation of surface tension. Thus, having a cooling action. Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Has sedative effects on the nervous system. It will produce a peaceful, restful sleep, even during illness. It is especially useful for children. It causes perspiration without raising the heat of the system. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): Harmonize the actions of the other herbs.