Anti-Inflammatory Diet: DIY Appetite Booster
Losing your appetite can be very frustrating and stressful for your body, mind, and emotions, but fear not, there are herbs that, when used the right way, will prove as an effective appetite booster!
Whether this is an isolated experience or a symptom of another condition you are struggling with, it is essential to properly nourish yourself everyday with nutrient-dense meals in order to heal and maintain a state of good health.
A diminished appetite can make this challenging for you, this is actually a problem that many people face due to a variety of reasons. Whatever the exact cause, there are amazing plant allies that can assist you with boosting your appetite.
In this article, you will learn all about many of the specific benefits of Yarrow and Chamomile for appetite-boosting and how to make an easy electuary formula that can deal with many of the causes of your appetite loss and actively help stimulate your appetite.
Digestive and gastrointestinal disorders and imbalances, medication side effects, diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDs, kidney disease, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and even stress are just some of the possible known causes of appetite loss. This DIY appetite-boosting formula is designed to boost your appetite and it can also help with other aspects of many of the above-mentioned conditions and experiences.
The Benefits of Chamomile and Yarrow for Boosting Appetite
Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), an aromatic bitter herb, is one of the best for almost all things to do with the digestive system and so it is very useful in improving your appetite. It can help boost your appetite by stimulating your digestive juices, easing digestive ailments and imbalances that may be affecting your appetite.
This is an herb that is well known for its calming effect on the nervous system and for this reason it is especially helpful if you have appetite loss related to nervous tension, stress, and anxiety. It is also a great herb for children with appetite loss, especially those who are fussy and whiny about eating.
Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) is most well known for its benefits for the blood and wound healing but it is also an amazing digestive remedy. One of the ways that it stimulates the appetite is by increasing the secretion of gastric juices, which can help signal a state of hunger in your body.
It is a gastroprotective herb that helps ease indigestion, inflammation, tummy cramps, gastrointestinal disorders, and IBS all of which can contribute to a reduced appetite. Due to these properties as well as many other complementary actions, Chamomile and Yarrow can be used in combination to boost your appetite.
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The energetic presence of these herbs interacting within you can signal the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual adjustments that can bring you into a state of healing and balance. A state where you can feel more able and inspired to take the care you need, eat well, nourishing yourself with foods and herbs that promote deep healing.
It is worth noting that both herbs are mildly sedative and strong bitters so you need only take small quantities of this electuary for effectiveness. The herbs are combined with honey to create this formula in order to make them more universally palatable as well as due to the healing, nutrient, and preservation qualities of raw honey.
Tips for Making this Appetite Booster Electuary
High-quality organic herbs that are recently harvested, and well-dried are preferable.
Choose a locally collected raw honey. Make sure your herbs are fully dry for this formulation. Blend the herbs as finely as possible and sift them well for a smoother end product.
In a previous article, we discussed the question ‘Have You Been Using Fake Honey?’. Check it out to learn how to tell if you are using fake honey.
Remember to express gratitude for the plants, bees, and herbal knowledge you are working with to create this supportive and healing remedy.
It’s not recommended for pregnant women and children under one year old. It’s not advisable for people with low blood pressure or on blood thinning medication.
Ingredients
Ingredients- 25g Chamomile ( Matricaria Chamomilla)
- 15g White Flowering Yarrow ( Achillea Millefolium)
- 120ml (4oz) Local Raw Honey
DIY Appetite Booster Instructions
- Measure out 15 g of dried Yarrow, and 25g of dried Chamomile and add them to a high-speed blender or grinder. Measure and set aside 120ml (4oz) of honey.
- Grind your herbs into a fine powder. You can also use mortar and pestle.
- Sieve the powdered Chamomile and Yarrow to remove larger pieces.
- You may need to run the powder through the sieve more than once depending on the nature and quality of your plant material.
- Set aside the larger, rougher pieces to be used in a tea or for compost. Your finely sieved powder is ready for the next step.
- Slowly incorporate the fine Yarrow and Chamomile powder into the honey.
- Mix it thoroughly till it forms a thick paste of herb-saturated honey. This is your appetite-boosting electuary ready, it is so simple!
- Decant the mixture into an airtight jar ready for use and storage.
Suggested Use and Dosage
The suggested dosage for this electuary is:
- Adults: +- 1/3rd teaspoon
- Children above 2 years old: +- 1/6th of a teaspoon or less depending on the age of the child
This formula may be taken as you need it. You may take it daily with a 1-week pause from the remedy every 3 weeks. It is always a good idea to pay attention to how your body responds while taking the herbs and when not taking them. Every person is unique, and herbs can affect each of us differently. Please stay present, and conscious, and take self-responsibility for your healing while leaning on these plants for support.
You simply can eat the paste off the spoon as needed, or portion it accordingly into pastilles. To do this save and set aside a small quantity of your powdered herbs ( around Step 5 in the above instructions). Roll your electuary into tiny pastilles and roll each in the powdered herbs. Store these pastilles in a jar with the remainder of the powdered herbs sprinkled into the jar. 
You can also add your electuary to a bit of warm water to make a tea or to a smoothie.
Store it in a tightly sealed jar, in a cool area. Electuaries can last for up to 1 year when stored in the fridge. Please avoid getting water or contaminants into your jar and use a clean spoon each time you take a dose.
It sounds wonderful. Is there a substitute for honey in this recipe? My daughter is allergic to it.
When is the best time to take this remedy? Prior/with/after the meal?
Thank you
Maybe Agave or Maple syrup