SUMMER TONIC

How to forage and make your tonic

It's best to forage in some woodland if you can so you know they are fairly untouched by pests. Simply collect a handful of cleavers by pulling them from the base. For the nettle cut off some fresh heads of the nettle, you can use some gloves for this. Give the plants a wash in cold water then add to pot on boiling water and steep for 15 minutes then sieve it off and enjoy the warm healing tonic. 

Cleavers Benefits:

• Good for lymphatic system 

• Blood cleanser 

• Amazing for long lasting viral infections

• Boost immune system 

• Soothes mucus membranes in the mouth, gut and bladder - Good for UTI 

Nettle Benefits:

• Clears uric acid good or joints and muscles

• High in iron, helps regulate blood 

• Decreases oxidative stress

• Fight infections - antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal effects

• Heal stomach lining

• Packed with minerals 

• Great for pregnancy 

TIP:

If you rub nettles on an injury directly it works as a natural anti-inflammatory. It worked on my knee really well while I was away.