Everyone really got on your nerves; the journey home was like something out of the apocalypse, and at home, instead of peace and quiet, there was more tension and stress. This is what some of our days are like. There are many solutions, but only a few are the right ones in the long run. Because alcohol really does help to calm your nerves and see things from a completely different perspective – though sometimes from a diabolical one, not a positive one. Soft drugs and medication can help you switch off, but they don’t address the root of your problem.
So what do we recommend on days like these? Try what Eastern cultures have been doing for centuries: treat yourself to a cup of high-quality, soothing tea. Is that all? Yes, ‘just’ that. Miracles are sometimes truly instant and almost free. There’s no need to argue that even the most modern medicine draws substances from nature and synthesises them into tablets and powders. However, it doesn’t really agree with everyone. On the other hand, I don’t know of anyone who has been harmed by those same substances in their original, natural form – a form tried and tested over centuries. So what shall we put into our miracle blend?
The key ingredient is the master herb, chamomile. Why is it called the ‘master herb’? Chamomile has healing, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. You may know it by its common names ‘chamomile’ or ‘chamomile tea’. The plant is rich in essential oils, coumarins, flavonoids and minerals. It has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat dozens of different ailments and conditions. It can even help with depression, anxiety and nervousness… It’s a true all-rounder!
Hyssop is probably a name you haven’t heard before. It has calming properties, supports the body’s defences, stimulates the digestive system and has antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ingredient in soothing baths. Moorish mallow is another ingredient in today’s blend designed to boost your mood. It contains tannins, mucilage, pectin and sugars. It is effective against coughs and inflammation of the stomach lining, and accelerates tissue regeneration.
Calendula contains essential oil, saponin, calendin, phytosterol, flavonoids, enzymes, tannins, resins… This unassuming little plant is literally a fountain of health. There is perhaps no children’s medicine that does not contain at least one of its components. It aids healing. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. It promotes regeneration (including in the case of burns) and restores the body’s balance.
Common marjoram – oregano. As well as being used on pizzas and in various dishes, it also has medicinal properties. It helps with infections, the flu, urinary tract infections, herpes… It is rich in antioxidants. It reduces inflammation. It neutralises free radicals. Considering that everyone usually has it at home in their kitchen, it is a surprisingly powerful plant in natural medicine. The final ingredient in our soothing tea is cornflower, which everyone surely remembers from their childhood, growing in ditches by the roadside. It boosts the immune system and has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains flavonoids, magnesium compounds, saponins, cichorin and knicin. It soothes irritated and tired eyes.
All these herbs are sourced from organic farming. They are harvested in the High Tatras, in the vicinity of Kriváň. They have been carefully selected so that, when blended, they create a healing, soothing tea that can bring a sense of well-being and relaxation even after a very stressful day when you’ve had a bit of a falling out with those around you. It’s here to help you wake up with a smile in the morning and surprise everyone who was still angry yesterday with your good humour and perfect mental state.
