🌿Spring Herbal Infusion Blend: Lemon Balm, Nettle & Orange Peel Tea

As the earth stretches awake and spring air dances with green things, your body might be ready for a little internal renewal too. One of the simplest, gentlest ways to support that seasonal shift? A thoughtfully blended herbal infusion — fresh, bright, and brimming with plant magic.

This Spring blend combines three powerhouse herbs: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Nettle (Urtica dioica), and Dried Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis). Together, they create a restorative tea that supports your mood, your skin, and your immune system — all while tasting like the garden is flirting with you.

🍋 The Herbs (and Their Superpowers)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family, and she shows it — aromatic, calming, and bright with lemony notes. Traditionally used as a nervine, Lemon Balm helps to soothe anxiety, support digestion, and lift low moods. It's also mildly antiviral and gently cooling, making it a lovely ally for spring transitions.

• Primary Benefits:

  • Calms the nervous system

  • Supports digestion and relieves bloating

  • May help with seasonal affective mood dips

  • Light antiviral properties

    
    

• Contraindications/Safety:

  • Avoid high doses if you have hypothyroidism, as it may interfere with thyroid hormone absorption.

  • Mildly sedative, so avoid combining with other sedatives unless you're aiming for a couch-nap situation.

    
    

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Ah, nettle — nature’s multivitamin, delivered with a sting. Once dried, it loses the burn but keeps the bounty. Nettle is deeply nutritive, packed with iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s a classic spring tonic herb — great for gently detoxifying, supporting energy, and reducing allergy symptoms thanks to its natural antihistamine effects.

• Primary Benefits:

  • Mineral-rich nourishment for skin, hair, nails, and energy levels

  • Supports liver and kidney detox pathways

  • May ease hay fever and seasonal allergies

  • Gentle diuretic action (bye-bye, puffiness)

    
    

• Contraindications/Safety:

  • May interact with blood thinners or blood pressure medications — consult your practitioner.

  • Diuretic effects may increase urination — consider timing your tea if you value your bathroom schedule.

    
    

Dried Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)

This often-overlooked herbal addition brings Vitamin C, antioxidants, and a fresh citrusy punch that brightens the blend. It supports immunity, adds a zesty twist, and contributes to gentle digestive stimulation. Also, let’s be real: it makes the whole cup taste like spring sunshine.

• Primary Benefits:

  • Vitamin C boost for immune and skin support

  • Antioxidant properties

  • Aids digestion and eases sluggishness

  • Enhances flavor, because your taste buds deserve joy

    
    

• Contraindications/Safety:

  • In rare cases, citrus peel can cause photosensitivity — but usually at much higher doses.

  • Source organic peels if possible — the non-organic ones are basically just pesticide confetti.

    
    

🫖 The Recipe

Here’s your gentle, vitamin-rich spring blend. Simple. Effective. Slightly smug-feeling, in the best way.

🌱 Spring Herbal Infusion Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 part Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

• 1 part Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica)

• ½ part Dried Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Mix your dried herbs together and store in a jar (label it — future you will forget what this is).

2. Use 1 heaping tablespoon per cup of boiling water.

3. Steep for 15–20 minutes, covered, to keep the essential oils in.

4. Strain, sip, and imagine you're a woodland witch reclaiming your peace.

   
   

Drink 1–2 cups daily for general support during the spring season. You can also chill it and serve over ice with a splash of honey and a smug little lemon wedge.

💡Why This Blend Works for Spring

Spring is all about movement: lymph, liver, skin renewal, emotional shifts. This blend touches all of those without being aggressive or harsh. Lemon Balm and Nettle work together like a warm hug and a multivitamin, while Orange Peel keeps the blend bright and digestible.

Whether you’re looking to ditch winter sluggishness, reduce allergy symptoms, or just feel like you’ve got your life together (if only in tea form), this blend’s got you.

🌼 A Note on Sourcing + Storage

Use organic, dried herbs whenever possible (I am not affiliated, but I use Mountain Rose Herbs). If you’re wild-harvesting nettle, wear gloves and dry it thoroughly before using — unless you enjoy licking electrical sockets. Store your blend in an airtight glass jar, away from heat and light, and use within 6 months.

⚠️ Quick Reminder About Herbal Safety

Always consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner before starting any new herbal routine — especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medications. Herbs are powerful, which is why we love them, but they don’t come with a “one size fits all” label.

🌿 Final Thoughts

This Spring Herbal Infusion is more than a tea — it’s a seasonal ritual. A small, consistent act of self-care that says, “I respect my body and also I like pretending I live in a mossy cottage with no Wi-Fi.” So go ahead. Brew a cup. Inhale. Sip slowly. And remember: spring isn’t just outside — it starts in you, too.

~Lydia ❤️