I just started Morning Pages a few days ago! It is helping me so much in my life and my creative pursuits!

flavor, such as by adding citrus with lemongrass, or perhaps a floral note like with Linden.

For something richer, you could go more towards cinnamon and cardamom

Marshmallow root also comes to mind, but there are others. These three are quite sweet, in my experience.

If you aren't going for sweetness, consider berry flavors from Rubus family leaves like raspberry leaf (also very nutritive; helpful is nettle is off the table).

Or consider a tangy or rich

There are other demulcents (always a sweet flavor due to the polysaccharides) with a variety of flavor profiles if you aren't a licorice fan. Though some I would recommend caution with regarding histamine sensitivity (ie. probably avoid Eleuthero or any other more immune stimulating ones)

Otherwise, I do add sweetener to tea quite frequently, for myself and client/community. I joke that everybody could use a little licorice in their life! It's a fantastic stress relief/adaptogen herb, and when brewed long increases mucous production and soothes organs due to its demulcent property.

varities of Tulsi (Holy Basil). They each have differen flavor profiles, some are a bit lighter. If you have a really rich variety currently, you may prefer a different one - or vice versa.

Goldenrod leaves and flowers also have different flavors, and people vary in their preference between them.

Hi Tamara! That sounds like a great anti-histamine tea. Have you worked with nettles or reishi before? Assuming nettles might be out of the question with sensitivities, but it's a fantastic histamine modulator, along with resihi - U may try those as well.

Regarding the flavor, there are multiple..

I revere this as a premiere wintertime herb & an amazing ally in combatting depression and psych afflictions.

Other herbs I recommend for mental wellbeing and anti-depressive attributes are Lemon Balm and Tulsi! You may also be keen on adding Cayenne or Arnica Montana to your pain balm!

CONTRAINDICATIONS: STJW rapidly eliminates pharmaceuticals, causing them to be ineffective. For anyone taking ANY drugs, but particularly psychiatric meds & contraceptives, it is imperative to avoid working with STJW internally. Anyone with rosacea or photosensitivity should avoid this herb.

Applied topically, STJW is also highly regarded for pain in the joints, muscles, teeth, and any nerve afflictions. He can be infused into oil and applied directly, or made into a balm, cream, liniment, or poultice.

Anyone with nerve damage should heavily consider working with this herb.

❄️ Helping us get through the sluggishness of adjusting to winter and recovering from holiday meals, STJW acts strongly on liver mechanisms and combats digestive stagnation and inflammation.

St. John's Wort, Lemon Balm, and Rhodiola and have noticeably reduced my depressive tendencies!

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