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The azure flowers of summer homemade remedy: vinegar with two roses bouquet of fresh

this post to share with you on this occasion, the favorite for the long blog e Princess and the Pea , which distills days botanical discoveries after day, healthy gourmet tips, recipes cosmetics, two photo albums of his travels to far corners of the world ... Here are

you a link to the recipe for making vinegar pale with fear the most virulent bugs, and because it is based on roses
- the Centifolia, widely used in cosmetics and perfumery
- Damascena or damask rose , known for its soothing and calming ) . But

rose, according to Ayurvedic tradition (and many others, including the Middle East using the Rose since Antiquity), is one of the most refreshing flower that is for blood. Sweet and astringent soothes while it heals: the astringent flavor is one of the most healing, because it is constrictive, cleansing and restorative. It has an extremely beneficial on the first two tissues: plasma, blood, primarily affected by the intrusion into the epidermis of the "venom" mosquitoes. If stung, it is mainly Pitta Dosha which is aggravated, resulting in irritation and recation red. However, the rose is one of the best plants (or flower) to treat Pitta, particularly among women. Finally, use cider vinegar perfectly complements this action because apple, from which the cider is made, is likely, too, refreshing, anti acid and therefore very beneficial for conditions such "Pitta".

Find the recipe for Vinegar Roses

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The freshly cut grass, what better way to brighten up our plates chlorophylées some notes, call to sip refreshing drinks at nap time, or even contemplating a herbal rasserrénantes Late sunset, when so nice when the lazy low ...

Here's a bunch of choices to help our body to regulate its temperature throughout the day ....

Start your day ... without coffee

Prefer green tea in black tea , not only because its caffeine content is lower (thereby not excite the nervous system, to be quicker in summer), but because it does not increase as the body temperature.
This can be livened up, the choice of white flowers: the combination t hey jasmine green
remains a classic. The pink flowers who marry very well with black tea (or the mixture proposed by Vélan at Passage Brady) are ideal on a base of green tea combined with peppermint girl.
Finally, an infusion of spearmint or peppermint can replace the morning tea. Light and refreshing, it opens the senses and renews ideally energy, including constitutions Pitta or Kapha. For Vata types, lemon juice with warm water and a pinch of grated ginger is better.

aromatic

Cooking Herbs are to be honored, if possible in every dish. The herbs combine to almost all categories of foods and flavors, including mint , which can switch from salty to sweet. The herbs are the most refreshing cilantro fresh mint, and dill. basil, although it is not refreshing, allows better digestion, and facilitate the digestion of certain dishes, including cheese (it's all under the pesto!). They can be used to make chutneys, sauces, salads spice (such as tabbouleh, which is not itself without its reinforcement parsley) and vegetables, meat and even dairy products, including the yoghurt.


Sipping the siesta

are advised in general, rather drink hot or warm if you want a drink. The frozen drinks are to inhibit the digestive fire (Agni ). There are small decoctions very simple to prepare with citronella (lemongrass), mint, anise, or flowers such as pink or hibiscus, which, independently or combined, are ideal body to cool during the hot afternoon. They can prepare in advance to enjoy warm or cool.

For the preparation, in general:

Bring water to boil. Into the simmering water, place the plants (2 cc for 30 ounces of water) and boil a few seconds, then let steep for 5 minutes more for flowers such as hibiscus, which will give its juice syrup after 10 good minutes.
Sweeten with sugar and preferably full, more rich in minerals. Honey is a substance considered "hot" to avoid for Pitta constitutions, or if you drink high heat.


Tea goodnight

plants and soothing drinks are preferred: verbena, lemongrass (citronella), Melissa for the most common, but also the Avand , Or licorice, which combines very well with the cool and refreshing flavor of anise.



infusion to balance the fire element

Mix equal parts: Seeds of anise, coriander, fennel, rose petals, and licorice (or 1 / 4 teaspoon each for 25 ounces of water ) and a branch of fresh cilantro.

Bring water to a boil and add the ingredients. Stop the heat and cover. Let steep 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten according to your convenience.
Recommended wines for Pitta constitutions.


Mint Chai (Indian tea with mint)

1 / 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 3 cardamom pods


2 cloves 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint 3 to
4 teaspoons black tea "rolled" (depending on the intensity desired)
40 cl water 20 cl of milk


In the simmering water, place the tea and spices. In another vessel, boil milk. When hot, stir the tea and bring to boil again. Turn off the heat. Let steep 5 minutes. Sweeten and enjoy, your cup decorated with a fresh mint leaf ...



My favorites

The mixes green tea :
Gardens of Mogador (mint, pink), Le Temps des amours (white flowers, delicate scent of frangipani), Tea green almond (bitter and refreshing), Geisha Flowers (made of cherry blossoms), Green Tea with Mint Nana home Kousmine

For fans of black tea :
Moorish Villa (mint Cool chocolate slightly) rose tea (composing oneself)

available at: If tea Tales St Firmin Montpellier

Ayurvedic Herbal

Refresh Pitta (hibiscus, licorice, rose and peppermint), Detox (anise , licorice) Harmonize (pink, Shatavari, vanilla), Three Mint (spearmint, peppermint and water), Three berries (red fruit) from Pukka Herbs




Credit Flickr photo, Daveleb, Missingsu, Anka Amyabaker