Chamomile Tea

Origin: Europe and Asia
Family: Asteraceae
Also called: German chamomile, wild chamomile, roman chamomile
Active Ingredients: Coumarin, phytochemicals, azulene, borneol, gentisic acid

Chamomile Tea is regarded as a great all round herb. It will calm anxiety
and relax both physical and mental tension. It is also helpful for
flatulence, diarrhoea, stomach disorders, insomnia and toothache.
Chamomile tea is also an excellent herb for teething babies or when they
have ear infections, cramps or stomach aches.

Also chamomile tea is benificial for colitis, fever, IBD, colic, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, menstrual disorders and also as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections. CAUTION: Chamomile should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and also people with allergies may react if taking chamomile.

Hot infusion

Preparing a hot infusion Chamomile tea requires several steps.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the Chamomile Tea Herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip

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St John's Wort

Family: Clusiaceae
Origin: Europe

St john's wort is widely recognised for treatment for mild depression and anxiety, with no side effects. The major active ingredients in St john's wort include hypericin and other dianthrones, flavonoids, xanthones, and hyperforin. CAUTION St john's wort should not be used in conjunction with various other prescription medicines. Please consult with your health professional before using St John's Wort as a supplement.

How to prepare St John's Wort herbal loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

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Passion Flower

Family: Passifloraceae
Active Compounds: Chrysin and Benzoflavone

Passion flower is a great calming herb. It is used mostly for anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, hysteria and nervous gastrointestinal conditions. In any condition that involve muscular spasm such as asthma and knotted muscles, passion flower can be useful.

How to prepare Passion Flower loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.
  

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Peppermint

Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Europe
Active ingredients: menthol, menthone and menthyl acetate

The leaves and stem of the peppermint herb have a high oil content and is the part of the plant used medicinally. Peppermint is used for many ailments including heart burn, nausea, motion sickness, cold or influenza, tension headaches and flatulence. Peppermint helps the flow of digestive juices, and can also be used to aid bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis, IBD and Crohn's disease.

How to prepare herbal loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

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Feverfew

Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Eurasia

Feverfew has been associated with promoting restful sleep, relief from asthma attacks and improving digestion. By far its most noted use is effectiveness in relieving and preventing migraines. Probably due to a combination of active constituents of the herb, which are both anti-histamine and anti- inflammatory. The active ingredients in feverfew include parthenlide and tanerin. As well as its most noted uses it has also been used for athritis and for reducing fevers.

How to prepare herbal loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

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Calendula

Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Macaronesia and Iran

Calendula is a valuable herb for digestive inflammations and complaints such as gastric and duodenal ulcers. Calendula is helpful for treating fungal infections, and is also used to treat skin diseases and delayed menstruation. Externally calendula promotes healing of slow healing wounds, skin ulcers, varicose veins, inflammation of the skin, external bleeding, minor burns and scalds.

How to prepare Calendula herbal loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

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Bearberry

Family: Arctostaphylos
Found: North America, Asia, Europe

Bearberry also known as uva ursi is an effective herb against infections of the bladder, urethra and kidney. It is used to not only kill infective organisms, but also soothes inflammation and strengthens the tissue in these areas. Bearberry tea is also used to relieve the pain of urinary tract infections such as pyelitis, cystitis and urethritis.

How to prepare Bearberry herbal tea tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

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