Taken daily, herbal teas for hot flashes can reduce the frequency and severity of your flashes. Warm or iced – a simple tea can bring wonderful relief. Discover the best herbs to use and how to make an herbal tea for hot flashes.

What can be more uncomfortable than breaking out in a sweat at any random moment? If you suffer from hot flashes, you are certainly not alone. Approximately 75% of women experiences varying degrees of hot flashes, sometimes mild, sometimes radical. There are many natural remedies that can bring relief, and herbal teas for hot flashes are one of the simplest ways to stop the heat.

 

Cooling and Balancing Herbs  

For more information on the best natural remedies for menopause, read my post – 10 Best Herbs for Menopause – How to Stay Sane When Your Hormones are Making You Crazy. 

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Sage – Salvia officinalis

Sage is a favorite among herbalists for hot flashes. Fresh or dried leaves, simple culinary sage can be made into a tea, although it is quite astringent, and is best combined with other herbs. Research has shown the benefits of sage for hot flashes. (source)

Motherwort – Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort is loved by herbalists and recommended for women of all ages. In addition to helping with hot flashes, motherwort works on the nervous system and helps keeps us calm during time of stress. (source)

Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis

Ah, lovely lemon balm. A member of the mint family, lemon balm is cooling and offers a a light lemony flavor, and it soothes anxiety. (source, source)

Hibiscus Roselle – Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus Roselle adds a lovely flavor and color to teas, is cooling, and there is some evidence it can reduce blood pressure. (source)

How to Make an Herbal Tea for Hot Flashes

This tea can be enjoyed warm or iced! Because I grow my herbs, I used fresh for this photo, but the recipe is for dried herbs, which work just as well. The hibiscus roselle will give a lovely reddish-pink tint to your tea.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts fresh or dried sage 
• 2 parts fresh or dried mint  
• *optional – 1 part – lemon balm,  or dried hibiscus roselle
• Honey or stevia to taste 

Directions:

Combine the herbs and prepare an infusion: for each 1 teaspoon of herbs use 1 cup of boiling water, and steep for 30 minutes. Strain and drink 1-2 cups throughout the day as needed. 

What’s your favorite remedy for hot flashes?

Be cool!
~ Michelle

Please Note: the information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice and care. It is simply my perspective for you to consider as you make good choices for you and your family’s health. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and maintaining health. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose any disease, nor is it intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Seek the support and care of a physician and/or complementary care practitioner you trust, and above all, listen to and trust in yourself. Be well!