The 'Masty Blitz' tea is a soothing, healing tea to boost the immune system, support internal cleansing and help the body recover from mastitis.
It is wonderful to use simultaneously with the 'Mastitis Blitz' herbal compress.
We also have the Masty Blitz topical ointment and the extremely effective Masty Blitz tincture - and some wonderful package deals to make an economical Masty Care Kit for you.
The 'Masty Blitz' herbal tea contains:
Calendula officinalis – supports drainage of lymph fluids
Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) – boosts the immune system to clear infection
Nettle (Urtica dioica) – a richly nutritious herb to boost strength and healing
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) – a natural antiseptic, wonderfully cleansing and invigorating
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – another very effective natural antiseptic that stimulates the immune system.
How To Use:
Place 1 tsp of loose tea per cup of hot water in your chosen tea pot. glass jar or jug.
Add hot water (approximately 1 cup of hot water per teaspoon of loose tea).
Cover ang steep for about 10 minutes
Pour through a strainer into your chosen drinking cup.
Add lemon and honey for taste if you wish – Active Manuka Honey is ideal, it's a natural anti-biotic.
You can enjoy your tea hot, warm or cold.
Drink 2-4 cups daily.
Other tips for healing Mastitis & Blocked Ducts:
* Treat blocked ducts promptly
* Feed frequently and make sure breasts are well drained
* Try a Pokeroot tincture, or homeopathic Phytolacca
* Try a poultice of grated potato cold from the fridge
* Call in reinforcements and get lots of rest. Mastitis is your body telling you need to rest-rest-rest! Take your baby into bed with you, with both of you topless
* Try different positions, such as on all fours, or the "dangle feed position"
* Lecithin can be helpful for chronic blocked ducts
* Homeopathic belladonna is helpful for some
* Try Colloidal Silver and Olive Leaf Extract for extra immune system support
Helpful links:
Mastitis - from the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Plugged Ducts & Mastitis - from Kellymom
Dangle-feeding - from Kellymom
Mastitis - from Breastfeeding Babies