Learn how to use gentle, cooling herbs for the summer time to support your body’s natural rhythms—great for digestion, energy, and emotional balance.

Summer brings naturally hot and dry weather.

So if you’re already dealing with hot or dry conditions in your body, this season can make those symptoms feel even worse.

That’s why shifting how we care for our bodies seasonally can make such a difference in how we feel.

Just like herbs connect to different body systems and organs, each season does too. That’s where herbs for summer time come in—supporting us with cooling, moistening, and nourishing properties that help balance the energetics of summer when we need it most.

Organs to Support During the Heat of the Season

In summer, the Heart, Heart Protector, Triple Burner, and Small Intestines work a bit harder and is need of extra support. These organs are responsible for how we circulate body fluids and process both food & emotions. The Heart holds our joy and inner spark. The Small Intestine helps us sort and absorb what we take in—nutrients and experiences. The Heart Protector sets healthy emotional boundaries, and the Triple Burner helps manage heat and hydration throughout the body.

When things get too hot—outside or inside—it’s easy for these systems to get thrown off. That might look like restlessness, overwhelm, dryness, digestive issues, or even a lack of joy.

With the way most of us eat today, it’s easy to miss the deeper nourishment our bodies truly need. Herbs can help fill those gaps—offering support to specific organs and body systems in a natural, steady way. When you choose herbs that match the season and the organs most active during that time, you’re working with the body, not against it. Even small shifts like this can move your body toward better balance and a healthier rhythm.

Herbs That Help You Stay Cool, Hydrated, and Balanced

During the summer, focus on herbs that counteract dryness and excess heat in the body. Unless someone is naturally cool and moist—meaning they already thrive in summer’s warmth—most people need a little extra support this time of year.

These herbs help by moistening the tissues and keeping the body hydrated, especially when the heat starts to take a toll.

A great example is Marshmallow Root. It’s deeply moistening and works through the whole digestive tract—from the mouth to the gut—cooling inflammation and easing discomfort like heartburn. It’s especially helpful for people who tend to run dry, inside and out.

Another herb I recommend during summer is Milky Oats. It supports the nervous system in a way that helps us process emotions with more ease—especially when we feel overstimulated, flat, or disconnected. Read the full Milky Oats spotlight here.

Lemon Balm is another great herb for summer—it’s cooling, family-friendly, and tasty enough for kids to actually enjoy. It has a special affinity for the digestive system and is useful for calming an upset tummy in both adults and children. Summer is meant for more time outdoors, but with so many little ones inside on screens and full of built-up excitement, Lemon Balm helps gently settle them—bringing that same cooling calm the sun and nature would offer after playing outside.

Working with the season instead of against it is one of the most nourishing shifts you can make. Incorporating Herbs for the summer time align with the season to support not just symptoms, but your entire system—gently and consistently.

How to Use Herbs for Summer Time in Your Routine

So now that you know what these herbs can do, let’s talk about how to actually use them.

Each of the herbs mentioned—Marshmallow Root, Milky Oats, and Lemon Balm—can be prepared as cold infusions, ideal for hot summer days. This method keeps the herbs gentle and refreshing while supporting hydration.

Basic Cold Infusion Instructions

• Use 1–2 tablespoons of dried herb per 8 ounces of water.
• Add herbs to a mason jar and cover with cool or room-temperature water.
• Let steep for 4 to 8 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Strain with a fine mesh tea strainer and serve cold, in small portions throughout the day.

Adults can enjoy up to 3 cups per day. We recommend using Clarks Rule for children 2-17. For younger children, we recommend using the Fried’s rule.

For children, small medicine cups work well. If dosage amounts are unclear, refer to our free herbal dosage chart for guidance.

When Food Falls Short, Herbal Tea Steps In

When you drink herbal tea, your body responds—because that’s how it’s built. Tea made from whole food sources allows the body to pull what it needs and use it the way nature intended. And in a time when our food often lacks the nutrients our bodies crave, herbal tea can help fill in the gaps—especially when given at the right strength.

An unsweetened herbal infusion can go a long way. It supports the body with minerals, vitamins, and plant compounds in a form we were meant to digest. While store-bought juices are improving, they can be pricey, and synthetic vitamins or supplements may confuse the body, since it was never designed to absorb nutrition that way.

That’s why I always recommend starting with simple, whole-food support—like herbal tea.

Recommended Tools For Larger Tea Portions

To steep larger tea amounts, use a glass French press for quick steeping—perfect for cool infusions or when tea will be consumed right away, since it holds heat for less than 4 hours. For families or longer sipping sessions, a large stainless steel French press keeps tea warm much longer and is especially helpful when you’re making larger batches.

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