Tea is some of the oldest and wisest medicine that exists.
Herbal Tea Resources
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Zi Juan Burgundy Congou Black Tea
Burgundy Congou Tea is an inviting Chinese black tea cherished for its deep flavor. It Originates from the high-elevation tea gardens of Fujian Province,
This tea is is so incredibly special because it is crafted using the traditional Congou method, which involves rolling the tea leaves into tight strips to enhance flavor and aroma. The term “Congou” itself refers to the high level of skill required to produce this tea. Tea farm's work for generations to perfect this skill.
Congou is rich in antioxidants and offers numerous health benefits, including supporting cardiovascular health and improving digestion.
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Tung Ting Green Dragon Oolong
Tung Ting Green Dragon Oolong is a highly revered Taiwanese tea, named after the Tung Ting mountain where it is cultivated. This semi-oxidized oolong is world renowned for its balance between the freshness of green tea and the richness of black tea The tea leaves are lovingly handpicked from high-altitude gardens and carefully processed to maintain their vibrant emerald green color and beautiful flavor.
The flavor profile of Tung Ting Green Dragon Oolong is complex but holds beautiful harmony. It is both floral and creamy. The tea has a smooth, buttery texture with notes of gardenia, and fresh cream.
Some of the notes health benefits with this super charged antioxidant tea are Aids in Weight Loss, Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, helps to support the Immune System, lowers Risk of a Stroke, Reduces Risk of Heart Disease, has been shown to help Eczema, and improves Sleep.
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Jasmine Pearl Green Tea
One of my favorites!
This tea deserves your full attention, made from the finest handpicked and rolled green tea and painstakingly infused with Jasmine flowers this tea is the perfect blend of strong and soft.
Green Tea holds too many health benefits to list, however as few of my favorites are Cancer prevention, heart health, brain function, gut health, bone health and brain function.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is considered to be a warming herb that is stimulating to the circulatory system and soothing to the digestive system, it also is a strong anti-inflammatory and great for the heart.
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Cloves
A medicinal herb to support digestion, soothe nausea, to support lung health, and is thought to be a highly effective carminative. It is considered to be an energetically hot herb having a strong taste and therefore most useful in cold or stagnant conditions. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), clove is considered a warming herb that breaks up stagnant energy by encouraging chi (energy) flow, and is used to support the kidney, spleen, and stomach meridians.
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Elderberries
Immune super herb! Elderberries have been used in medicine for thousands of years, they support immune function and efficiency, a MUST have in your home apothecary
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Dandelion (root) or flowers)
Dandelion was traditionally used in many systems of medicine to support digestive and gastrointestinal health. It is also used, to support liver health, healthy urinary function and is a mild diuretic.
Dandelion has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is mentioned in traditional Arabian medicine in the tenth century. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices all over the world as a restorative tonic, edible food, and in herbal beers and wines.
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Roses
The medical benefits of roses include the treatment of inflammation, diabetes, dysmenorrhea, depression, stress, seizures, and aging. Rose water is precious beauty water for skin care and has antibacterial effects on various microbiota
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Lavender
Since ancient times, lavender has been used to reduce symptoms and provide support for multiple conditions. It is a soothing plant and helps with insomnia, anxiety, headaches, cancer treatment side effects, mood, skin healing, burns and acne
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Cherries
Cherries are a super food and hold many medicinal properties. Cherries Have a low glycemic index (GI) score. Are heart-healthy, they have been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Cherries help manage blood sugar. They are often used to help with inflammatory conditions.
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus has been used for thousands of years as medicine in many cultures and is still widely popular today, and for good reason. Hibiscus is high in antioxidants and offers many potential benefits. In particular, it may help promote weight loss, reduce the growth of bacteria and cancer cells, and support the health of the heart and liver.
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Reishi Mushrooms
My favorite mushroom!
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) has been used in the Far East for approximately 4,000 years. In China it is called Ling Zhi (mushroom of immortality). Historically, it has been used as a longevity herb to treat kidney disorders, liver disorders, bronchitis, asthma, gastric ulcers, fatigue, insomnia, heart disease, cancer, and dizziness, as well as to prevent altitude sickness*. There have been many studies on Ganoderma showing it to be antimicrobial (specifically antibacterial against H. pylori and certain species of Klebsiella), and antiviral. Reishi also protects the hippocampus from oxidative impairment and helps benefit factors involved with spatial learning and ones memory, and also protects against severe damage of hippocampal neurons
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Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Lion's mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and may have a number of health benefits, including; brain health, nerve health, digestive health, anti-inflammatory properties and protection against neurocognitive decline.
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Calendula
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, has many medicinal properties including:
Wound healing: Calendula's antifungal and antimicrobial properties can help prevent infection and heal injuries. Calendula tea can be applied directly to the skin to promote healing.
Skin health: Calendula can help improve skin hydration and firmness, and slow signs of aging. It can also help treat diaper rash, cradle cap, and other skin conditions... it is a collagen booster
Inflammation: Calendula can help fight inflammation and ease muscle fatigue.
Menstruation: Calendula tea may help induce menstruation and ease PMS cramps.
Radiation therapy: Calendula can help prevent dermatitis or skin inflammation in people with breast cancer during radiation therapy
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Chamomile
Chamomile, the gentle soother!
Chamomile was an important medicinal herb in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Chamomile can help with stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea, indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can relax the muscles in the intestines.
Chamomile can help with sleep disorders like insomnia. It can act as a mild tranquilizer and help you fall asleep.
Chamomile can help reduce anxiety and stress by increasing serotonin and melatonin levels.
Chamomile can help with skin conditions like eczema, diaper rash, wounds, bruises, and burns. It can also help with mouth sores from cancer treatment.
Chamomile may help prevent thyroid cancer and other thyroid conditions. It may also help with cancer treatments because it has antioxidant properties that fight free radicals.
Chamomile also carries anti-inflammatory properties.
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Tea is wise medicine; so sit and sip awhile
Our world is so often a race, we rush to work, we rush through meals, we rush to and from our errands, we rush through our to do lists, trying desperately to create a little more time, a little more money, a little more sense of purpose and fulfillment, however we often end up feeling more disconnected, disenfranchised and stressed in the long run. This is referred to as the rat race, the ultimate recipe for burn out.
The solutions are simple; and yet so overlooked. Tea is a reminder of those solutions… sit and sip awhile.
We are human beings not human doings, so take the ten minutes, blend yourself a cup of Good Medicine, laugh till you cry, go and spend time in your gardens, hug you family, take 3 deep breathes and remember, you are not behind, you are right on time.
As always, be well and Live in Good Medicine
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