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The herbs listed below are utilized in our herbal tea blends.
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Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Reduces bloating, indigestion, and gas. Relaxes GI muscles and eases digestive discomfort.
Anti-anxiety: Reduces stress and anxiety, & promotes relaxation, mental clarity, alertness, and focus/concentration.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.
Antispasmodic: Reduces cramps, muscle spasms, & discomfort in the digestive system.
Analgesic: Relieves muscle pain & minor headaches through its cooling & soothing effects.
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress.
Antiemetic: Allevistes nausea and motion sickness.
Remedying
Digestion
Headaches
Respiratory support
Nausea
Cognitive function & mental clarity
Gas & bloating
Neuralgia
Key Constituents
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Volatile oil (up to 1.5%)
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Menthol (35-55%)
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Menthone (10-40%)
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Flavonoids
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Luteolin
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Menthosine
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Phenolic acids
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Triterpenes
Rose Hips (Rosa Canina)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Alleviates bloating, indigestion, & gas
Anti-anxiety: Promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and enhances emotional well-being.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress and supports the body’s defense mechanisms against fighting off infections.
Menstrual Support/Antispasmodic: Relieves discomfort brought on by menstrual cramps and other premenstrual symptoms.
Cardiovascular Support: Regulates cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Astringent: Contracts and tightens tissues
Remedying
Respiratory aid
Cold & flu symptoms
Cardiovascular support
Arthritis
Mood
Bloating & menstrual cramps
Diarrhea
Key Constituents
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Volatile oils
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Vitamin A, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, Vitamin K, & Vitamin C (up to 1.25%).
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Flavonoids & Tannins
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Polyphenols & Carotenoids
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Plant acids & invert sugar
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Vanillin
Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Has mild digestive benefits that alleviate symptoms of indigestion, bloating, and gas
Anti-anxiety/Antidepressant: Promotes relaxation and a healthy sleep schedule, relieves anxiety and headaches/migraines, and has mood-enhancing effects that relieve symptoms of depression, overall supporting emotional well-being.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress.
Remedying
Symptoms brought on by anxiety/depression
Headaches & migraines
Insomnia
Neuralgia
Stiff & aching joints
Asthma
Key Constituents
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Volatile oil (up to 3%)
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Contains 40+ constituents
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Linayl acetate (30-60%)
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Cineole (10%)
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Linlool
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Nerol
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Borneol
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Flavonoids
Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Alleviates bloating, indigestion, and gas
Anti-anxiety: Promotes good sleep, relaxation, reduces stress & insomnia, and soothes the nervous system.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and skin irritation
Antispasmodic: Eases GI muscle spasms and stomach discomfort.
Antioxidant/Antimicrobial: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress as well as enhancing immune function.
Menstrual Support: Relieves menstrual cramps and other premenstrual symptoms.
Remedying
Colic
Congestion & fever
Mild asthma
Indigestion
Insomnia
Morning sickness
Stomach spasms
Restlessness
Key Constituents
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Volatile oils
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Proazulenes
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Farnesine
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Alpha-bisbolol
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Spiroether
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Flavonoids
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Bitter gylcosides
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Anthemic acid
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Coumarins
Tulsi/Holy Basil (Ocimum Tenuiflorum)
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Key Actions
Anti-anxiety: Reduces stress and increases sleep quality by promoting a sense of relaxation and enhancing mood.
Aids in Digestion: Helps soothe GI discomfort
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Antioxidant/Antimicrobial: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress and assists the body in its defense against bacteria, viruses, & fungus
Adaptogenic: Assists in helping the body adapt and respond to stress, maintaining regularity and balance.
Cardiovascular Support: Regulates cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Respiratory Support: Helps to clear mucus from the respiratory tract.
Remedying
Stress
Heart arrhythmias
Blood pressure & cholesterol
Diabetes
Infections & high fevers
Colds & congestion
Coughs & bronchitis
Pleurisy
Asthma
Key Constituents
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Volatile oils (1%)
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Eugenol (70-80%)
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Flavonoids
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Apigenin
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Luteolin
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Triterpene
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Ursolic acid
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Polyphenols
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Saponins
Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Help to reduce gas, bloating, and indigestion, often consumed after meals.
Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Antispasmodic: Reduces cramps and muscle spasms
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress.
Galactagogue: Promotes lactation in breastfeeding mothers, stimulating milk production and flow.
Diuretic: Promotes the production of urine, eliminating excess fluid and waste products.
Respiratory Support: Helps to clear mucus from the respiratory tract
Menstrual Support: Impacts estrogen in the body, regulating hormone balance & menopausal symptoms.
Remedying
Acidity & indigestion
Morning sickness & nausea
Stomach spasms
Gas & bloating
Hormonal imbalances
Colic
Lactation in nursing mothers
Key Constituents
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Volatile oils (up to 8%)
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Anethole (80%)
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Fenchone
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Methylchavicol
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Coumarins
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Bergapten
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Flavonoids
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Sterols
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Reduces gas, bloating, and flatulence
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Antiemetic: Reduces nausea and vomiting
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress and assists the body in its defense against bacteria, viruses, and fungus.
Satiety: Increases metabolism and promotes a feeling of fullness, supporting weight management.
Cardiovascular Support: Regulates cholesterol, blood pressure levels, & blood circulation.
Respiratory Support: Provides relief to the respiratory tract.
Remedying
Colds, flu, & fever symptoms
Constipation & indigestion
Colic
High blood pressure Arteriosclerosis
Circulation
Morning & motion sickness
Nausea
Key Constituents
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Volatile oils (1-3%)
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Zingiberene (20-30%)
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Oleoresin (4-7.5%)
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Gingerol
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Shogaols
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
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Key Actions
Aids in Digestion: Reduces bloating, indigestion, and other digestive related issues.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Antispasmodic: Reduces cramps and muscle spasms throughout the body.
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress and enhances immune function.
Antimicrobial: Fights off certain bacteria and fungal and infections.
Cardiovascular Support: Regulates cholesterol and blood pressure levels as well as promoting healthy blood circulation.
Remedying
Soothes digestion
Enhances immune function
Improves skin complexion
Improves circulation health
Mood
Nausea & motion sickness
Key Constituents
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Volatile oil (3-5%)
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Zingiberen
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Turmerone
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Curcumin
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Bitter principles
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Resin
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
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Key Actions
Anti-anxiety: Promotes relaxation, reduces stress and insomnia, and soothes the nervous system.
Nervine: Relieves nerve pain.
Cognitive Aid: Enhances cognitive function and memory retention, especially in Alzheimer's disease.
Aids in Digestion: Alleviates indigestion, gas, and bloating. Serves as a carminative.
Antispasmodic: Eases GI muscle spasms and stomach discomfort. Acts as an astringent/diaphoretic.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Antioxidant/Antibacterial: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress.
Anti-thyrotropic: Reduces and/or balances thyroid hormone levels.
Remedying
Anxiety & stress relief
Insomnia & sleeping disorders
Flu symptoms
Headaches & nausea
Soothes digestion
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Overactive thyroid
Menstrual cramps & PMS
Key Constituents
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Flavonoids & Flavones
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Polyphenols
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Rosmarinic acid
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Caffeic acid
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Chlorogenic acid
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Triterpenes
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Essential Oils (up to 0.2%)
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Citral
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Linalool
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Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
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Key Actions
Anti-anxiety: Reduces anxiety & tension, enhances better sleep quality, and improves concentration
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.
Nervine: Relieves nerve pain.
Adaptogenic: Helps increase and restore the body’s resistance to fatigue or stress.
Bodily Tonic: Strengthens a particular organ system, or the body as a whole, by increasing the assimilation of nutrients, supporting both physical and mental performance.
Anti-tumor: Reduces or inhibits the growth of tumors.
Remedying
Chronic illness & stress
Anxiety & tension
Sleep quality
Cognitive performance
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriasis
Anemia
Male fertility (semen quality)
Key Constituents
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Alkaloids
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Steroidal lactones
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Withanolides
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Iron
Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus Idaeus)
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Key Actions
Antispasmodic: Reduces cramps and muscle spasms throughout the body.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation
Galactagogue: Promotes lactation in breastfeeding mothers, stimulating milk production and flow
Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals & protects cells from oxidative stress and enhances immune function.
Uterine Tonic/Astringent: The phrase "uterine tonic" refers to the ability to tone and strengthen the uterine muscles.
Aids in Digestion: Help to reduce gas, bloating, and indigestion, often consumed after meals.
Remedying
Joint inflammation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
Cold & flu relief
Sore throat
UTI
Menstrual cramps
Postpartum recovery
Key Constituents
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Polyphenols
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Anthocyanins
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Pectin
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Vitamin E
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Fatty acids