Homemade Elixirs for Clearing Brain Fog

These homemade elixirs are filled with everyday ingredients known to fight fatigue, restlessness, stress, and work as powerful remedies for clearing brain fog. Wondering what’s causing your brain fog? Click here to view our last post on what causes brain fog and how to prevent it.

When you are feeling like you need a little boost to clear your head and concentrate, these healthy homemade elixirs are simple to make and are far better for your brain than energy drinks. Sip on these brain-boosting concoctions to improve cognition and promote healthy brain function.

Rosemary Mint Tea

This refreshing beverage is hydrating and stimulating for your brain and wellbeing. Rosemary is an astringent herb that stimulates the nervous system and promotes concentration. It increases blood flow to the brain and stimulates memory and cognitive function. Mint leaves have similar properties that have a “wake up” effect on neural networks and it also adds a refreshing flavor to the tea. This flavorful herbal drink is great for clearing brain fog and is so light and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
• 10 fresh mint leaves
• Lemon
• Raw honey (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a pot.
2. Add rosemary and mint leaves and keep water boiling for 2–5 more minutes.
3. Remove from heat, and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
4. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon & honey to sweeten if desired.
5. Once the tea reaches room temperature, transfer it to a pitcher.
6. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

Peppermint Mate Hemp Tea

Yerba Mate makes a great naturally energizing beverage that helps stimulate the brain and is good for clearing brain fog. Hemptealicious Peppermint Mate Hemp tea is a lovely balancing tea with relaxing properties from hemp combined with the lively upbeat effects of Mate. This beverage is nice to enjoy with a splash of almond milk over ice or warm. Enjoy this delicious light milk tea to help you boost your concentration and promote a clear mind. 

• 2 tea bags of Hemptealicious Peppermint Mate Tea
• 3 Cups of hot but not boiling water
• 1-2 Tablespoons of almond milk or other nut milk
• Raw honey (optional)

Directions:

1. Put 2 Hemptelicious Mate tea bags in a large jar and pour hot water over.
2. Let steep for 5 minutes.
3. Let cool and pour in a splash of milk.
4. Add honey or other sweetener if you would like.
5. Serve warm or over ice.

Ginger Lemon Cleansing Tonic

If you want to get serious about detoxing, clearing brain fog, and cleansing toxins out of your body, this recipe is like a magic bullet. This spicy super cleanse beverage is made with fresh ginger, lemon, cayenne pepper and has a powerful clearing and energizing effect for your brain and body. This recipe makes a concentrate so you dilute it using a 1:3 ratio. One part ginger lemon tea and 2 parts water and drink for its powerful stimulating and detoxifying properties. 

• 3-Inch piece of fresh organic ginger root, minced
• 6 cups of water
• 1 lemon squeezed (just the juice)
• 1 to 2 pinches cayenne pepper
• Pinch of Himalayan rock salt
• Raw honey or stevia to taste

Directions:

1. Pour 6 cups of water and minced ginger in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for an hour and a half. 
3. Let the liquid cool.
4. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Add a few pinches of cayenne pepper and salt.
5. Strain into a few mason jars and store in the fridge. 
6. This recipe is a concentrate so dilute it before drinking. Use one part ginger tonic and 2 parts water and add some honey or stevia for taste.

Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger Tea

If you are feeling a little fatigued and drained, this apple cider vinegar tea tonic will wake up your brain and boost your immune system. Green tea has caffeine and antioxidants to stimulate your brain and apple cider vinegar has a balancing effect on blood sugar levels to help you maintain steady energy. This recipe is helpful for clearing brain fog and is great for your overall health.

Ingredients:

• 1 green tea bag to make 1 cup of green tea
• 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger minced
• ¼ of a lemon

Directions:

1. Brew a fresh cup of green tea and add minced ginger to the hot tea.
2. Let the tea sit and cool.
3. Add apple cider vinegar and maple syrup.
4. Strain out ginger pieces and squeeze in some lemon.
5. Sip down warm or cold.

Enjoy these homemade elixirs to help you clear a fuzzy mind and boost your energy!