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HERBAPEDIA
 Calendula Flower Calendula officinalis: ORGANIC. Calendula’s perky orange flowers are sunshine in a cup. The flowers are often used in formulas to ease a sore throat, promote healthy skin and improve digestion. Sip for joy! (Avoid during pregnancy.) Found In: Serene Journey Tea
Cardamom Seeds  Ginger Root Zingiber officinale: ORGANIC. Our ORGANIC ginger root will heat things up, stimulating and energizing to the entire body. Especially good for digestion and circulation. Enhancing the effectiveness of any herbal formulation. The old herbals often recommended ginger for love potions. (Avoid if have gallstones or taking anti-clotting drugs such as Coumadin or blood thinners such as aspirin, Plavix and Ticlid.) Found in: Ener-Chi Tea, Full Capacity Tea  Hibiscus Flowers Hibiscus: ORGANIC. A luscious, tropical flower, Hibiscus takes to Southern California living. We add it for its high vitamin C content, beauty and tangy flavor. Found in: Celebration Tea Horsetail Leaves Equisetum arvense: Wildcrafted. The little-known brush-like horsetail herb is often included in teas to help strengthen connective tissue, enhance the absorption of calcium by the body and as a good source of silica. You’ll find it happily growing near streams and rivers. Found in: Safe Passage Tea He Shou Wu Root Polygonum multiflorum: Grown without chemicals/Sulfur-Free. The Chinese say this ancient tonic herb nourishes the blood, liver and kidneys. They cherish it as a restorative for strength, fertility and vigor. We love He Shou Wu for all these reasons too. Our He Shou Wu comes from the Guan Dong Province in China. After harvest, it is taken to the Shan Dong Province to undergo the long cooking process required for use in tea. Found in: Ener-Chi Tea Jujube Dates Ziziphus jujuba: Grown without chemicals/Sulphur-Free. In China, this sweet red fruit is added to classic tea blends for its benefits to the nervous system and overall health. Our jujube dates come from the Hebei Province in China. They give Ener-Chi tea its delightful character and a zingy boost of flavor. Jujube Dates are often included in energy building formulas. Found in: Ener-Chi Tea Licorice Root Glyzirrhiza glabra: ORGANIC. In Chinese medicine, Licorice is a great formula balancer, added for its distinct sweet taste. Typically, Licorice is used to support the kidneys as well as for treating coughs. (Avoid during pregnancy, cirrhosis of the liver, severe kidney insufficiency, colistotic liver disorders, hypertonia, hypokalemia, EHT or if on steroids.) Found in: Ener-Chi Tea, Full Capacity Tea  Lavender Flowers Lavendula officinale: ORGANIC from France. Lavender’s intoxicating scent and tiny florets make a delicious accent in our tea blends. It is often suggested for nervous exhaustion, tension headaches and to sooth the restless soul. Found in: Serene Journey Tea Lemon Balm Leaf Melissa officinalis: ORGANIC. A potent herbal treasure, Lemon Balm’s zesty fragrance is as uplifting as the tea. We herbalists place it in the garden for the spirit. It’s said to calm the nerves and help indigestion. The dainty leaves are best if harvested before flowering. Found in: Serene Journey Tea, Dancing Spirit Tea Lemon Grass Leaf Cymbopogon citratus: ORGANIC. On the Big Island of Hawaii the locals drink it straight as iced tea. Lemon Grass, both a culinary and tea herb, has the delicate flavor and fragrance of fresh apples. We have found one of the few ORGANIC sources close at hand. Found in: Serene Journey Tea, Dancing Spirit Tea, Celebration Tea Lemon Verbena Leaf Aloysia triphylla : ORGANIC. A comfort when the nerves get edgy, even its divine fragrance will help wash away your worries. Enjoy the gift of nature. Found in: Dancing Spirit Tea Meadowsweet Herb Filipendula ulmaria: Wildcrafted. With such a lyrical name, one can only imagine comfort and joy. And so this cooling herb has been used from Elizabethan times to "ease fever and pain" and stomach upsets – Oh Gentle Comfort! Nettles Leaf Urtica dioica: ORGANIC. Return to vitality! If you remember no other herb, remember nettles. Herbalists revere this herb for its deeply nourishing and strengthening green goodness. Nettles are rich in iron and calcium and other valuable minerals. We sip it as a tonic in Safe Passage year-round. Found in: Safe PassageTea Oatstraw Tops Avena sativa: ORGANIC. Mineral rich and nutritious, oatstraw is especially valuable to women during menopause. Our farmers know to harvest and dry it at its peak. Probably our favorite nerve tonic – oatstraw is a gentle elixir for the body, like a child’s love – unconditionally nourishing. High in calcium too. Food for being. Found in: Safe Passage Tea, Dancing Spirit Tea Orange Peel Citrus sinensis: ORGANIC. It’s not just the fruit inside that counts. With orange peel’s zesty flavor, burst of vitamins and euphoric scent – how can you go wrong? Orange peel is that secret ingredient – stimulating and relaxing the overwrought simultaneously! Found in: Dancing Spirit Tea, Celebration Tea Osha Root Ligusticum porterii: Wildcrafted. When you grow weary and run down you will be deeply touched by the power of Osha. Native Americans rely upon this natural treasure to help prevent and treat sore throats, coughs and colds. Western herbalists of old and new consider Osha to be a powerhouse immune building herb with antiviral properties. (Avoid during pregnancy.) Found in: Full Capacity Tea Partridge Berry Mitchella repens: Wildcrafted. Passed down to us by our Native American sisters as a reproductive tonic to support pregnancy, balance hormones and regulate menstruation. Passion Flower Herb Passiflora incarnata: Wildcrafted. A tropical vine renowned by herbalists for it’s relaxing effects on the nerves and muscles. Passion flower is often recommended in formulas for insomnia, anxiety and headaches. Found in: Dancing Spirit Tea  Peppermint Leaf Mentha piperita: ORGANIC. An all-time favorite for it’s refreshing flavor, stimulating properties and tummy-taming quality. The old herbal texts suggested the mints for everything from mild nausea and skin disorders to flatulence and reducing fever. Cooling peppermint is a healthy pleasure. Found in: Safe Passage Tea Raspberry Leaf Rubus idaeus: Wildcrafted/ORGANIC. Leafy red raspberry leaf is nourishing for both men and women as a reproductive tonic during all phases of life and especially valuable to pregnant women as they prepare for childbirth.  Red Clover Flowers Trifolium pratens: Wildcrafted. The beautiful crimson flowers of Red Clover have been harvested in the wild for generations to nourish, balance and cleanse. Red clover is a natural skin tonic. Sassafras Root Bark Sassafras albidium: Wildcrafted. Another North American herb, sassafras has traditionally been recommended for the liver and blood. It is also a welcome addition to detoxification teas because it greatly enhances the flavor and adds warmth. A little goes a long way. Sassafras is the herb that gives root beer its distinctive flavor. Schizandra Berries Wu wei zi: Grown without chemicals/Sulphur-Free. Grown in the Ji Lin Province of China, Schizandra Berries were used in traditional Chinese formulas to protect the liver and tone the kidneys and lungs, increasing vitality and comforting the nerves. It is considered an adaptogen and combines well with other herbs to support the immune system. Schizandra is a true friend. Found in: Full Capacity Tea Siberian Ginseng Root Eleutherococcus senticosus: ORGANIC. One of our favorite adaptogens – a category of herbs that help tonify and balance all systems of the body and that have an overall immune enhancing affect. It can be used as a daily tonic to increase resistance and build endurance. (Avoid if diabetic, have high blood pressure or are using anti-clotting drugs.) Found in: Ener-Chi Tea Spearmint Leaf Mentha spicata: ORGANIC. Spearmint is often used in tea for its refreshing flavor and gentle stimulating properties in much the same way as peppermint yet somewhat milder. Children love it and so do we! Found in: Serene Journey Tea Skullcap Herb Scutellaria lateriflora: ORGANIC. Skullcap brings relief for busy minds. Considered an excellent nerve tonic, Skullcap is a nighttime blessing, taking the edge of those overwhelming days. And easing your way into restful sleep. Found in: Serene Journey Tea St. Johnswort Herb Hypericum perforatum: ORGANIC. This lemon yellow flowering herb is harvested wild. St. Johnswort gained international fame in recent years for its use as an anti-depressant. St. Johnswort is found in formulas to even out mood swings associated with hormonal imbalances related to menopause and PMS. Ah, the blessings of nature. (Avoid if taking anti-depressants or drugs for autoimmune related diseases, including aids. Fair-skinned individuals should avoid excessive exposure to sunlight when taking.) Found in: Dancing Spirit Tea Star Anise Seed Illicium anisatum: Grown without chemicals/Sulphur-Free. Not only exotic and beautiful, Star Anise is helpful as a warming digestive aid. Found in: Celebration Tea Wood Betony Herb Stachys officinalis: ORGANIC. Most commonly used in the treatment of headaches and nervous disorders, Wood Betony was very popular in ancient Greece to revive good humor, dispel anxiety and stimulate digestion. Found in: Serene Journey Tea, Dancing Spirit Tea Yellow Dock Root Rumex crispus: Wildcrafted. A determined weed that thrives in disturbed areas under challenging conditions, handy Yellow Dock helps us thrive. Yellow Dock is frequently added to herbal formulas for the liver and to help improve assimilation of iron. * Any statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The Herbapedia is an educational tool, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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