This soothing herbal infusion is crafted to nourish both your digestive and respiratory systems. Featuring purple wild oregano (or perilla), the tisane leverages aromatic compounds like thymol and rosmarinic acid for anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial benefits. Whether you’re battling indigestion, bloating, or chest congestion, this tea acts as a dual-action tonic that gently clears, calms, and revitalizes from within.
Complemented by warming ginger, calming cinnamon, and digestive cinnamon, the blend echoes South Asian traditions while embracing functional nutrition ideals—perfect for your healing culinary style. It’s designed as a daily sip that supports gut lining integrity, smooth breathing, and subtle detoxification.
🍃 INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp dried purple oregano leaves (or fresh if available)
- 1½ cups filtered water
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 tsp lemon juice (vitamin C enhancer)
- 1 tsp raw honey or jaggery (optional)
- Pinch of black pepper (for enhanced absorption)
- Optional: a few tulsi or mint leaves for freshness and adaptogenic support
🔧 INSTRUCTIONS:
- Ingredient Activation Lightly crush the oregano leaves to release their oils—especially important if using dried herbs. Grate the ginger and crack the cinnamon stick if needed for better surface area.
- Simmer the Herbal Base In a small saucepan, add water and bring to a gentle boil. Add the oregano, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes. As the water turns amber and aromatic, you’ll feel its soothing potential begin to open up.
- Infusion Phase Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the bioactive compounds—like rosmarinic acid in oregano—to finish releasing gently.
- Strain & Enhance Strain the tisane using muslin cloth or a fine mesh sieve. While the infusion is still warm (not hot), stir in lemon juice and black pepper. Sweeten with honey or jaggery if desired—both act as demulcents that soothe mucous membranes.
- Optional Cooling Additions If preferred, float fresh tulsi or mint leaves as garnish. These herbs add a refreshing sensory layer and deepen the tisane’s adaptogenic impact—perfect for anxiety-linked digestive distress or respiratory fatigue.
- Serving Ritual Sip slowly, ideally mid-morning or early evening. Breathe in the herbal steam gently before each sip—it adds an aromatherapeutic element to the experience.
💚 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:
| Ingredient | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Purple Oregano | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, digestive aid |
| Ginger | Gut motility booster, anti-nausea |
| Cinnamon | Circulatory stimulant, insulin regulator |
| Clove | Respiratory decongestant, antimicrobial |
| Lemon | Alkalizer, boosts vitamin C absorption |
| Black Pepper | Enhances bioavailability of herbal compounds |
| Tulsi/Mint | Stress relief, mild expectorant |
🧊 STORAGE TIP:
Best consumed fresh. If preparing a batch, store in a glass jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Gently reheat before sipping—avoid boiling to preserve volatile oils.