Shatavari Lavender Lemonade
This is a very Yin potion. Yin and Yang are opposite yet complimentary energies, two forces in nature that create balance and harmony. Yin by nature is calming, cooling, feminine, restful, restorative and inward. The lavender in this blend is deeply soothing. I started using Shatavari after giving birth to my son, Stone. This adaptogenic herb is now a dear friend to me, and it became part of my daily ritual during my recovery in the fourth trimester. There is so much information out there about the first 3 trimesters, but not enough about what the mother needs after the birth, in what is now becoming known as the 4th trimester rather than just "postpartum." Regardless of whether you have had a child or not, Shatavari is traditionally valued in Ayurveda as a nourishing tonic for women at every stage of life. This is also the perfect herbal drink to pacify the heat of the summer.
Ingredients1 tbsp. lavender flowers 2 tbsp. honey 2 cups hot water 1-2 droppers Shatavari Transcendent Elixir 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice |
MethodPlace the lavender in a French press or a bowl with hot water to infuse. You can definitely use a normal lemon, but there's nothing sweeter than a Meyer if you can find them! After 30 minutes strain the lavender and blend with honey and lemon juice. Taste and adjust — if too sweet or sour add water, if not sweet enough add honey. I recommend chilling this down in the fridge. Sip and enjoy~ |
Blue Basil Beauty Smoothie
I have shifted my perspective of beauty. Instead of desiring to LOOK beautiful, now I just want to FEEL beautiful. We all can appreciate something beautiful and want to feel beautiful in our own body. When I think of beauty I see it as something that shines through your eyes, comes from a smile and is heard in a loving kind voice. It radiates from within. This smoothie is full of antioxidants, healthy omegas and some exquisite adaptogenic herbs. I used Yin Power, which is a blend of some of my favorite herbs like Ashwagandha, Reishi, He Shou Wu, Pearl, Pine Pollen, Astragalus, Shatavari and Tocos. It would take pages and pages to list them all properly, so let's sum it up: this blend is a beautiful, grounding way to bring these herbs into a summer morning.
When I feel the most beautiful is when my mind is calm, my emotions are stable, my spirit is bright and my body feels clean and cared for. This all comes from making conscious choices about what I put into my body — and that is where adaptogens come into play, as nature's helping hand in keeping things in harmony.
Ingredients1 frozen banana 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup blackberries handful fresh basil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup oat milk 1 tsp. flax meal 1 tsp. chia seeds 1 heaping tsp. Yin Power |
MethodBlend all of the ingredients and enjoy. (I topped mine with some Pine Pollen dust and edible violas.) |
Images by Brianna Beard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shatavari Transcendent Elixir?
It is Sun Potion's liquid Shatavari extract, taken by the dropper. Shatavari is an Ayurvedic tonic herb traditionally used by women across every stage of life.
What is in Yin Power?
Yin Power is a blend of Ashwagandha, Reishi, He Shou Wu, Pearl, Pine Pollen, Astragalus, Shatavari and Tocos.
Can I make the lemonade without a French press?
Yes. Steep the lavender in a bowl of hot water for 30 minutes and strain through a fine sieve.
Does the basil overpower the smoothie?
A handful reads as fresh and green against the berries rather than savoury. Start with less if you are unsure.
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