As the medical herbalist behind Moly Herbal Tea company, I’m often asked about our blend recipes and the inspiration behind them. Our popular Harmony tea was crafted to provide balance and restore inner calm. Creating the perfect herbal tea is an art form, and Harmony was one of my most challenging and rewarding formulations. Selecting the right combination of herbs to blend flavours and therapeutic benefits is no easy task. But when you get it right, and see how people respond to drinking it, that’s what makes all the trials and errors worthwhile. In this article, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Harmony came to be, the medicinal herbs I chose, and why this blend has become a customer favourite.
Creating the Harmony Tea Blend
Stress affects us all
In this fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life for most. Whether it’s work pressures, financial worries or relationship issues, chronic stress can take its toll. Prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol can suppress our immune system, accelerate ageing and worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Stress aggravates almost all health conditions
Being in a state of prolonged stress can worsen symptoms across a wide range of health conditions. For many chronic conditions like high blood pressure, autoimmune issues, digestive disorders and insomnia, stress acts as an aggravating factor that makes symptoms flare up and become more difficult to manage. Even minor ailments like headaches, fatigue and muscle tension tend to become more severe and persistent when under stress.
The Carefully Selected Herbs in Harmony Tea and Their Benefits
In formulating Harmony tea, I chose medicinal herbs that could gently relax both body and mind, while also supporting the adrenal glands and nervous system in coping with the daily pressures of modern life. My goal was to create a blend that could help restore inner calm and balance, allowing the body’s natural healing abilities to come to the fore and help manage health issues more effectively.
Lets break down the recipe!
Scutellaria lateriflora (Skullcap)
Skullcap is a mild anxiolytic that relieves tension and anxiety. It has a calming effect on the nervous system without causing drowsiness. I chose skullcap as the base for Harmony tea because of these anxiety-easing properties and as the most appropriate herb for the racing mind.
Rosa damascena (Damask Rose)
The fragrant damask rose petals add a floral aroma and natural uplifting qualities to the blend. Rose is known for its ability to inspire feelings of love, joy and harmony.
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Lemon balm has a refreshing citrus aroma and flavour. It works synergistically with skullcap to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Lemon balm also has antioxidant properties and helps improve mood and cognitive function.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
Ashwagandha promotes relaxation and mental clarity, helping your body cope with the stresses of modern life. Restore balance, vitality and find serenity with Ashwagandha as a key ingredient in our Harmony tea recipe.
Sideritis scardica (Mt Olympus ironwort)
Revered for its calming effects, it eases tension and promotes tranquility. Experience the serenity and peace that Mt Olympus Ironwort brings as it harmonizes with other ingredients in our Harmony tea blend.
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Known for its calming properties, it helps sweeten up your day and supports healthy adrenal function. Let the essence of licorice infuse our Harmony tea recipe, inviting a sense of tranquility and overall well-being.
How the Herbs in Harmony Tea Promote Relaxation and Ease Anxiety
By combining the actions of the herbs used in the recipe we end up with the anxiety-easing properties of skullcap, the uplifting qualities of damask rose, the relaxation-promoting effects of lemon balm, the stress-relieving benefits of ashwagandha, the calming attributes of Mt Olympus ironwort, and the overall sense of tranquility brought by licorice, Moly Harmony offers a harmonious symphony of benefits.
The combination of these herbs provides a balanced flavour with calming properties. Harmony tea is naturally caffeine-free and gently coaxes your mind and body into a state of tranquilly and ease. My hope is that this blend brings you harmony and peace in the midst of a busy day or when your mind is restless at night. Drink and be well!
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Conclusion
And there you have it, the story behind how Harmony herbal tea came to be. As Moly’s medical herbalist, creating balanced herbal blends that provide real therapeutic benefits is my passion and life’s work. Harmony is a special recipe that brings together some of my favourite herbs to help combat the stresses of modern living and promote an overall sense of wellbeing. I hope this blend and its intriguing yet subtle flavour resonates with you. Most of all, I hope that in enjoying a cup of Harmony, you’re able to find a few moments of peace and reconnect with yourself. That is the greatest gift of all.
Emmanouil Manos BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, graduate of Napier’s Edinburgh University
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