Nutritious Herbal Recipes
By Christa Sinadinos
Nutritive Tea
2 parts Peppermint, Spearmint, and Lemongrass
2 parts Rosehips
1 part Oat straw
1 part Nettles
½ part Alfalfa
½ part Horsetail
½ part Red clover
Seaweed Sprinkle
2 parts Dulse
1 part Milk thistle seeds or sesame seeds (ground) or ½ part each
½ part Nori or Hijike (chopped) can be toasted as well
½ part Nettles ground
¼ part Rosemary, Oregano, or Rosemary
Digestive Chew
2 parts Crystallized Ginger (chopped) optional
2 parts Fennel seed
2 parts Anise seed
1 part Cardamom seed
1 part Orange peel
Rosehip Jam
1 cup Rosehips (cut and de-seeded)
2 cups Fruit juice (non-citrus)
Place the ingredients in a jar and soak overnight. Blend together in a food processor in the
morning. Store the jam in the refrigerator. Eat by the spoonful, or serve on toast or pancakes.
Herb Butters
Rosemary & Thyme Butter
1 stick of Butter
1 tbs. Rosemary (fresh, chopped)
1 tbs. Thyme (fresh, chopped)
1 Clove Garlic (peeled, chopped)
Oregano & Marjoram Butter
1 stick of Butter
1 tbs. Oregano
1 tbs. Marjoram
Herbs De Provance
1 stick of Butter
1 tsp. Basil (chopped or ground)
1 tsp. Tarragon (chopped or ground)
1 tsp. Chervil (chopped or ground)
Garlic & Chive Butter
1 stick of Butter
3 cloves Garlic (peeled, chopped)
2 tbs. Chives (chopped)
Keep on Truckin’ Trail Mix
Mix the following ingredients and eat as a “trail mix.”
2 oz. Longan Berries
2 oz. Mulberries
1 oz. Lycii Berries
2 ½ oz. Pecans (1 cup)
1 ½ oz Pumpkin seeds (½ cup)
½ oz Almonds (¼ cup)