Traditional Medicinals

Drinkable when hot, with honey, but really unpalatable as it cools. I took a sip, nearly gagged, and dumped it out. Probably the licorice/anise plus maybe the “slippery elm” (maybe it’s jut power of suggestion, but I swear the tea felt “slippery”) Anyway, I have no idea if the half mug I choked down helped my throat. I doubt it. I will file this one away as definitely “for medicinal use only.” Some herbals I actually enjoy drinking, but this isn’t one of them!

This really mostly tastes of mint and chamomile. I wish the mint was stronger though, it tastes less-than-fresh to me? Maybe I’m just a mint snob!
Not really noticing it making me any more sleepy. In the future I think I’d pass this one up for just plain mint (it’d be cheaper).

This one’s not bad. Minty and “fresh” tasting, and good with honey.

Sigh… I’m still here. Baby is now 5 days overdue and I’m on day 6 of pre-labour contractions, but nothing regular enough to send me to the hospital to deliver this kid! I’m exhausted. I’m weary. I’m ready to meet this little boy of mine!

I’ve tried everything: walking, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the kitchen, climbing stairs 40x, walking some more, driving on bumpy roads (effects my bladder more than my uterus), more walking, shoveling snow, eating pineapple, and now… drinking mug after mug of this tea.

I’ll be honest. This tea tastes… like… leaves, but not in a vegetal, spinachy kind of way. It tastes like vegetation. Not the most pleasant taste, but if it advances my labour then I’ll drink as much as I can stomach! Let’s get this baby out, shall we?

I was afraid this one was going to taste gross, but it turned out quite pleasant!

Sore throat getting worse D: I found this in my remedies collection so I thought I’d give it a shot. What’s that familiar taste? The flavor that makes me feel like I’m at the dentist…. GASP CLOVE D: nooooooooo

Found this lurking in the back of the cupboard…thankful. Peppermint helps me concentrate so it’s the perfect herbal to have on hand while I study for a major exam. Not much to say, it’s peppermint (but organic so added plus). But good, even surprisingly, for coming in bagged form, really good.