Restorative Roast: Nourishing + Adaptogenic Herbal Coffee Alternative

Adaptogenic - helps the body deal with the physiology of stress. We all know how damaging stress is on our physical bodies, but in these times, it’s extremely hard to avoid daily stressors. Adaptogens are able to increase the threshold of resistance to damage through supporting the adrenal glands, and are capable of restoring normal tone and function to the HPA (hypothalamic/pituitary/adrenal) axis. Nourishing the adrenal glands is crucial for balancing out the production of stress hormones and improving the unwanted physical and mental effects of stress. The restorative quality of these herbs is a unique feature of herbal medicine unlike any in the pharmaceutical index.

Nutritive - serves to nourish the body and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients we need to feel our best.

Prebiotic - promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.

Stimulant - while herbal stimulants work differently than caffeine, they boost circulation and promote natural, sustaining energy.

Alterative - gradually restores the proper function of the body and increases health and vitality. Many herbs with this action improve the body’s ability to eliminate waste through the kidneys, liver, lungs, or skin, and purifies the blood.

Anti-Inflammatory - helps reduce chronic inflammation and protect against disease, while relieving pain.

Antioxidant - antioxidants neutralize free radicals by giving up some of their own electrons. In making this sacrifice, they act as a natural "off" switch for the free radicals. This is important for protecting our cells against disease like cancer and heart disease.

Digestive Support - helps the gut wall repair damage through stimulating self-repair mechanisms, boosts metabolism, and supports the liver and other surrounding digestive system organs.

Increases Appetite - while most herbs in this blend curb cravings, Dandelion root acts as an appetite stimulant, and quickly gets your stomach growling! This is actually an extremely good thing for our metabolism, digestion, replenishing supply of glucose, and removing excess water and waste from the body. A lot of us struggle with not having an appetite in the morning, but eating a balanced breakfast is essential for good health.

Hormone Balance - every single herb in this blend supports the delicate balance of our hormones in their own way.

Blood Sugar Stabilization - this is KEY when it comes to preventing or reversing insulin resistance, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious diseases. This blend’s blood sugar balancing capabilities increases energy and focus, lifts mood, and even promotes skin health.

Immune system support - boosts immune defense and strengthens the system’s means of communication. This blend is an immunomodulator, which means it helps the system function at it’s best, but doesn’t “over-react”, which can play a part in worsening autoimmune disease.

Nootropic - provides brain/cognitive support: enhances attention, focus, concentration, working memory and many other cognitive functions that are diminished by mental fog.

A side note about me: I have a condition that is known as POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), a form of Dysautonomia, which essentially is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It is a growing condition that is not well-understood by medical professionals and has no cure.

My mission as an herbalist has been to treat myself and uncover specific ways to manage my symptoms and bring my body back to a balanced state with the use of herbs and other modalities. I will say, this blend brought me out of a 6 month long flare of debilitating symptoms that left me nearly bed ridden and unable to function normally. I now use this blend as a part of my treatment and I rarely experience disruptive symptoms anymore.

I’ve realized that one of the biggest keys to managing conditions like POTS is prioritizing the adrenal glands and the liver, as both of those organs get overwhelmed with the amount of stress hormones that are released due to the dysfunction of the nervous system.

Between the adaptogens in this blend such as Eleuthero and Chaga, and liver nourishing Dandelion and Burdock, I can confidently say this provides hope for a way to allow the body to lean towards homeostasis and remain there for longer periods of time.

add 1 tsp per cup of water to a pot and bring to a boil. cover and let simmer on low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or longer for stronger taste. strain and enjoy!

I personally like to make several cups at a time and refrigerate the leftovers to enjoy cold or reheat throughout the week. It can stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days!

Organic Roasted Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinalis), Organic Burdock Root (Arctium lappa), Organic Roasted Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus), Organic Cinnamon Chips (Cinnamomum burmanni), Organic Roasted Carob (Ceratonia siliqua), Wildcrafted Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus mycelium), Organic Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

* 30 servings 

not recommended during pregnancy.

It’s always best to start new herbs or foods in small amounts to see how they work with your body, and always consult with your physician prior to the use of any new herbal supplements, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medications.