About the Limonene Tea Recipe

With the sick-season in full swing and a toddler running between their germ-infested preschool and our homes, it feels like we've been in an ongoing battle against illness for months now.

We've found that this is a great tea to help strengthen the immune system when someone in our space comes down with an illness — and if we do get sick, this tea has been great for soothing sore throats and coughs. 

Limonene is a powerful terpene with anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

When it comes to cannabis, this terpene is commonly found in strains such as Super Lemon Haze and OG Kush, both strains that are well-known for their stress-relieving effects. But for those of us without access to or interest in cannabis, there are TONS of other plants with limonene, including citrus fruits, eucalyptus, peppermint, juniper, rosemary, elderberry, and more — and all of these plants have a unique chemical makeup that can provide lots of therapeutic benefits! 

When it comes to health, lemon is a great source of: 

• Vitamin C: protects the immune system; aids in bone and collagen formation, healing wounds, and gum health

• Antioxidants: helps stop damage to cells that can cause diseases like cancer, heart disease, and more

• Limonene: terpene with anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties

Elderberries are great for: 

• Reducing the length of your cold: studies have shown that elderberries can support your body during stress

• Antioxidants: helps stop damage to cells that can cause diseases like cancer, heart disease, and more

• Limonene: terpene with anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties

And honey is a wonderful: 

• Anti-inflammatory: reduces inflammation or swelling

• Anti-bacterial: destroys bacteria. Because of this property, honey has been used to treat wounds

When shopping for honey, look for something local and as naturally processed as possible. Generally, the darker the honey is, the better quality it will be.

Please note: You should never give honey to a child under one year old. 

Opportunities for Cannabinoid Infusion

If you'd like to enhance this recipe with cannabinoids, consider one of the suggestions below. When substituting or adding cannabis-infused products, be aware of how many mg of CBD (or, if you're in a legal state, THC) are in each portion of the recipe you are making. The standard dose of CBD is 15-30mg, but varies based on tolerance, reason for use, severity of condition, etc. We recommend starting low and going slow; click here to learn more about dosing) and be sure to read our CBD Safety article and talk to your doctor before incorporating new cannabinoids into your routine.

How to add cannabinoids to your Limonene Tea 

• Stir in an infused honey. Click here to shop our infused honeys. 
• Add an MCT-oil based tincture along with a little bit of milk to your tea. Cannabinoids are lipid soluble, so the milk is needed for the oil to bind to and be better mixed with the tea and absorbed by your body. Click here to shop our MCT-oil tinctures.