Balm in Gilead Tea
This Balm in Gilead tea recipe is a comforting blend that soothes the nervous system and supports emotional and somatic calm. Brew and sip in the evening. The name not only signifies the refusal of enslaved Africans to lose their spiritual core, but also Gilead, an ancient area of Palestine, and Palestinian medicinal plant knowledge. This serves as a reminder that our liberation and our healing are dependent on one another, and on our collective remembering.
Equipment
- Strainer
- 16 ounce mason jar
Ingredients
- 2 small handfuls of fresh lemon balm
- 2 tbsp fresh feverfew
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile
- Honey or agave to taste
Directions
- Steep in mason jar for five minutes in hot (not boiling) water.
- Strain and drink warm or iced.
- Enjoy before bed.
Notes
Use caution before using feverfew if you are pregnant, on blood thinners, are heavily bleeding or allergic to ragweed. Consult a healthcare provider before using any new herbal medicines.