Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, offering new sights, sounds, and adventures. However, it can also disrupt your regular routine and expose you to different environmental stressors. Maintaining your wellness while on the go is essential, and incorporating herbal remedies can be a natural and effective way to stay balanced and healthy. At 'Ohana Green Witches, we believe in the power of plants to support your well-being, no matter where your journey takes you. Here are some tips to keep you healthy while traveling using herbal wellness practices.
1. Pack Herbal Essentials for Traveling Wellness
When preparing for your trip, include a small travel kit with essential herbal remedies. Here are some must-haves:
● Echinacea Tincture: Known for its immune-boosting properties, Echinacea can help ward off colds and infections. A few drops in water or under your tongue can be a great defense against travel-related illnesses.
● Ginger Capsules or Tea: Ginger is excellent for digestive health and can help alleviate nausea, which is especially useful for motion sickness or unfamiliar foods.
● Peppermint Essential Oil: A versatile remedy, peppermint oil can relieve headaches, digestive issues like gas or bloating, and even provide an energy boost. Inhale it directly or apply it to your temples for quick relief.
● Guava Tincture: Guava is great for helping aid digestive issues like heartburn from indigestion or diarrhea from food poisoning. It is also antispasmodic to aid menstrual cramps. You can try our tincture here.
● Lavender Oil or Spray: Lavender is known for its calming effects and can help you relax and sleep better in unfamiliar environments. A few drops on your pillow or a quick spritz can work wonders.
2. Stay Hydrated
Hydration is key to maintaining good health while traveling. Herbal teas can be a flavorful way to stay hydrated and benefit from medicinal properties. Consider carrying:
● Chamomile Tea: Helps with relaxation and can aid in digestion after meals.
● Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants, green tea can boost your energy levels and support your immune system.
● Rooibos Tea: Caffeine-free and rich in minerals, rooibos tea can help keep you hydrated and calm.
● Or try one of our Herbal Vinegar Shrubs: Holy Bunches of Berries or Mango Fire Cider to flavor your water or sparkling water. The acidulated beverage helps to stimulate the saliva glands helping you to feel hydrated and the apple cider vinegar supports healthy digestion.
3. Support Your Immune System
Travel can expose you to new germs and environments. Strengthening your immune system is crucial:
● Astragalus Root: This adaptogen is known for its immune-boosting properties. It can be taken in capsule form or as a tincture. Check out our Double AA battery tincture with Astragalus and Ashwagandha.
● Elderberry Syrup: Rich in antioxidants, elderberry can help prevent and treat colds and flu. A daily dose can keep your defenses up. One of our favorites, we found on our Herbal Journey is from the Pressed Elderberry Farm in Delaware.
4. Combat Jet Lag and Sleep Issues
Changes in time zones and sleeping in new places can disrupt your sleep patterns. Herbs can help:
● Valerian Root: Known for its sedative properties, valerian root can help you fall asleep more easily. Take it as a tea or tincture form before bed. Our Sweet Dreams tea has a blend of Valerian, Galangal ginger, Chamomile, Peppermint leaf, and Tulsi Basil.
● Passion Flower Extract: This beautiful relaxing nervine is a great help for sleep. A gentle nervine that helps to relax the nervous system, aid sleep and Insomnia. You can try out extract here.
● Melatonin Supplements: Although not an herb, melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates sleep. It can be especially helpful in adjusting to new time zones.
5. Manage Stress and Anxiety
Travel can be stressful, but herbs can help you stay calm and centered:
● Ashwagandha: This adaptogenic herb helps the body cope with stress and promotes relaxation. It can be taken in capsule or powder form. Check out our Double AA battery tincture with Astragalus and Ashwagandha.
● Tropical Blue Vervain: Known for its calming effects, passionflower can help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm. It is available as a tincture, tea, or capsule. Check out our extract here.
6. Digestive Health
New foods and irregular meal times can affect your digestion. Keep your digestive system in check with:
● Dandelion Root Extract or Tea: This herb supports liver health and digestion. Drinking dandelion root or taking the tincture can help alleviate bloating and indigestion. Our Root Power tincture has a blend of dandelion and burdock, wonderful herbs to help support digestion and detoxification. Check it out here.
● Probiotic Supplements: Maintaining gut health is essential while traveling. Probiotics can help balance your digestive system and prevent issues like traveler’s diarrhea.
Herbal wellness can be a powerful ally in maintaining your health while traveling. By packing essential herbs and being mindful of your hydration, immune support, sleep, stress, and digestion, you can enjoy your journey with greater ease and comfort.
At 'Ohana Green Witches, we encourage you to embrace nature's wisdom and let plants' healing power support you on your travels. Safe travels and stay well!
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