TLC Tea: Tulsi, Licorice & Cardamom Nervous System Blend
This tulsi-based tea is a deeply grounding and gently uplifting blend designed to support the nervous system, respiratory health, and digestion. With the warming clarity of Tulsi, the soothing sweetness of Licorice root, and the aromatic lift of Cardamom, this tea helps clear stagnation while calming the mind—making it ideal during stress, seasonal transitions, or moments of overwhelm.
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Ingredients (Ratio-Based for Scaling)
1 part Tulsi (dried leaf)
¼ part Licorice root (cut/sifted)
¼ part Cardamom (lightly crushed pods or powder)
Preparation
Combine all herbs in a bowl and mix well.
Store in an airtight glass jar away from light and moisture.
For tea:
Use ~1 teaspoon per cup of hot water
Steep covered for 8–10 minutes
Strain and enjoy warm
Recipe Analysis from an Ayurvedic & Western perspective
This simple yet powerful tea blend brings together three herbs that work in harmony to support both body and mind. Tulsi, known as the “Queen of Herbs,” gently stimulates agni, clears excess Kapha from the lungs and sinuses, and uplifts the spirit. Licorice root adds a demulcent, nourishing quality that soothes the respiratory and digestive tracts while helping to balance tulsi’s natural dryness. Cardamom ties the blend together with its aromatic, sattvic nature—supporting digestion, calming the nervous system, and enhancing the overall experience of the tea.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, this blend is especially supportive during seasonal transitions like spring and fall, when Kapha accumulation or Vata instability may arise. It offers a unique balance—light and clearing, yet grounding and comforting. From a Western lens, these herbs provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic benefits, supporting immune function, stress resilience, and respiratory health. The addition of ghee, as shown here, enhances nourishment and delivery of the herbs deeper into the tissues, making this a beautiful daily ritual for restoration and balance.
Explore the Ingredients
Each ingredient in this recipe offers its own unique qualities and actions in the body. In Ayurveda, food is more than nourishment — it is medicine. Click below to learn how these ingredients support balance, digestion, and overall well-being.
Licorice Root
Tulsi
Cardamom
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TLC Tea Blend (Ready-Made Option)
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