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Huang Qi – Astragalus Root Slice, 黃芪 황기 Astragalus membranaceus Root

Astragalus root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a restorative tonic; it is considered a sweet, warming herb with effects on many organs. It is used either alone or with other herbs to help with aging, improve energy, and stimulate the immune system. It is also used as an adaptogen, which is meant to increase general resistance to stress and disease, and normalize disturbances in your body’s ability to balance itself.

Uva Ursi Leaves – Dried Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi Whole Leaves 100% from Nature

Herbs have played an important part in medicinal history and were often considered the go-to remedies before modern medicine. This was certainly true of the herb, uva ursi. Until the discovery of sulfa drugs and antibiotics, uva ursi was a common treatment for bladder and related infections. It is listed in nearly all Pharmacopceias, and its medicinal use can be traced back to the 2nd century. Uva ursi is commonly referred to as bearberry, because bears enjoy eating the plant’s fruit. For natural health purposes, however, only the leaves, not the berries, are used in herbal medicine. As dried herb, 2-4 g per day, standardized to a total of 400-800 mg of arbutin. As a tea, soak 3 g of dried leaves in 5 oz. of water for 12 hours. Strain the tea and drink hot or cold, 3-4 times per day. Not to be used if pregnant

Passion Peach Black Tea – Loose Leaf Black Tea Blend from 100% Nature

Passion Peach is a complex blend of black tea, botanicals and flavorings. This is the strongest fruit flavored tea we offer. The flavor is composed of peach, passion nectar and mangos with citrus aromatics. Great as an iced tea or served hot with dessert. Note For a summer sun tea, add 2 to 4 teaspoons of tea to 4 cups of cold water, and place in a glass jar with a lid. Set the jar in the sun. In one hour, check the tea’s strength. Continue to steep until tea reaches your desired strength. Sweeten and pour over ice. Ingredients: Black O.P. tea, orange flowers, elderberries, bee pollen, artificial peach, passionfruit, and tropical flavors

Earl Grey Tea – Loose Black Tea Blend from 100% Nature,

If you’re a tea drinker, you may have heard of or tried Earl Grey tea, a blend of different Chinese teas with some added citrus flavor. Named for a 19th-century English prime minister, Earl Charles Grey, it’s a flavorful, aromatic blend that could also provide significant health benefits because of its content of natural, biologically active compounds. Components LIke all traditional teas, Earl Grey tea leaves come from the tea plant — Camellia sinensis — and contain compounds that belong to a class of natural chemicals called flavonoids and flavonols. The leaves are dried and rolled to produce black teas such as Earl Grey, a process that promotes formation of additional potentially healthy compounds called theaflavins and thearubigins. Many of these tea components are potent antioxidants that may help protect you from chronic problems such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to research summarized by experts at the Linus Pauling Institute. Beneficial Effects Results of research into black tea such as Earl Grey support its ability to help keep you healthy and disease-free. Studies such as one published in the September 2001 issue of “Journal of Nutrition” suggest that this may be due at least in part to the antioxidant properties of theaflavins and other tea flavonoids. Antioxidants help your body rid itself of unstable, potentially harmful molecules called free radicals that form during digestion, in your skin when you’re in sunlight or in your organs after exposure to toxins. A large study published in the November 2012 issue of the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” found that, among 69,000 female subjects, those who drank at least 3 cups of tea weekly had a significantly lower risk of digestive system cancer than women who weren’t tea drinkers, although studies that identify a direct link between tea and lower rates of disease are still needed. Steep at 180° for 2-3 minutes.

Sheep Sorrel Herb – Dried Rumex acetosella C/S from 100% Nature, Wild Crafted

Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is an herb that many Americans consider to be just a common weed, particularly in areas where blueberries grow. However, its medicinal uses have been known for quite some time. Historically, sheep sorrel has been used to treat a variety of health issues. What’s interesting about this herb is that every single part of the plant can be used medicinally.

Epazote Herb – Dried Chenopodium ambrosioides C/S 100% from Nature, Wild Crafted

Epazote, commonly called Mexican tea, is a member of the amaranth family of plants that is native to Mexico and Central and South Americas. The herb is used as seasoning in chili, quesadillas and other Latin American foods (especially those that contain beans) to help prevent flatulence. Epazote, also called Jesuit’s tea and wormseed, is a flowering plant found in Mexico, South America and Central America. The dried leaf is a common seasoning in Latin American cuisine, where it lends pungent flavor to soups, stews, chilis and frijoles de la olla, a popular and simple dish of cooked beans that is often the precursor to refried beans. Epazote is also added to herbal teas and tisanes.

Chamomile – 2 oz – Dried Loose Flowers from Egypt, Wild Crafted

Chamomile is an herb that people have used for centuries. People in the United States probably know it as tea to calm an upset stomach or to help with sleep. Two types of chamomile are used for good health: German chamomile (Matricaria retutica) and Roman (or English) chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The pollen found in chamomile preparations may cause allergic reactions. If you are allergic to ragweed pollen, you may not be able to use chamomile.