Things You'll Need:
- Chamomile flowers
- Lemon balm leaves or juice
- Rosemary
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lavender flowers
- Thyme
- Coriander seed
- Orris root powder
- Lavender oil
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Step 1
Bring 1 cup of water to a rapid boil in a small pot or saucepan.
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Step 2
Mix in 1 tsp. of dehydrated chamomile flower petals. These can be purchased at herbal supply stores or through specialty Internet retailers. You can also use a tea infuser to combine chamomile flowers with water.
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Step 3
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
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Step 4
Cover the pot with a lid to trap the steam inside.
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Step 5
Boil the mixture of flowers and water for 45 seconds.
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Step 6
Remove the mixture from the stove.
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Step 7
Allow the mixture to cool for 1 minute.
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Step 8
Pour the water through a strainer to remove the chamomile leaves.
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Step 9
Add honey and fresh lemon juice to taste. Another way to spice up your chamomile tea is by adding lemon balm leaves in place of lemon juice.
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Step 10
Drink the tea. After an hour, you should begin to feel the calming effects take hold.
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Step 1
Create a chamomile potpourri by mixing 1 cup of chamomile flowers with 1 cup each of rosemary, lemon verbena leaves and lavender flowers. Add a 1/2 cup of thyme, 1 tsp. of coriander seed, 2 tsp. of orris root powder and 2 drops of lavender oil.
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Step 2
Place a handful of the mixture under your pillow before going to bed at night. The soothing smells will help you to fall asleep and stay asleep longer.
