Nutritious, mineral-rich herbal teas can be made by infusing a single herb or a combination of several herbs in warm water and allowing it to steep before straining. All herbs are single-packed with no other ingredients, so they can be used for other purposes too.
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Disclaimer: While we appreciate the variety and quality of Mountain Rose herbs (those listed with herbal photos), we cannot endorse their website content, worldview, etc. For herbal learning, we suggest books by Rachel Weaver, M.H. as well as select articles in Natural Hope’s Hope for Health magazine, on Villegas’ Healing Harvest Homestead site, and on Dalziel’s Joybilee Farm site. We encourage you to build all herbal study on a solid foundation of the Word.
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Anise Seed
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Origin: Egypt
Now grown worldwide, anise seed has become a commonly used spice for its aromatics. It is a member of the plant family that includes carrots, caraway, cumin, dill, fennel, and cilantro. The seeds have a sweet taste, reminiscent of fennel and licorice. The spice can be used whole or ground just before use. Anise is also used to flavor many herbal remedies.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Astragalus Root
Botanical Name: A. membranaceus
Origin: China
Astragalus membranaceus is a sun-loving perennial in the Fabaceae family native to China, Mongolia, and North Korea. Astragalus supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best and [is used as] an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress.*
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Burdock Root
Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Origin: USA
This versatile root has a myriad of internal uses and has been used as a food plant in Eastern cuisine. Burdock is primarily valued for its cleansing and skin-smoothing properties.* It is highly effective, gentle, and multipurpose.*
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Calendula Flowers
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Origin: Egypt
Calendula officinalis is an annual herb bearing an edible orange or yellow daisy-like flower; [it is] employed by many herbalists for its beneficial properties.* Calendula flowers can be infused in teas and oils and incorporated into lotions, creams, and balms.
Precautions
Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea species) should exercise caution with calendula, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Catnip
Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Origin: USA
Catnip is well known for its gentle and calming properties. Nepeta cataria is a member of the mint family. It’s gentle and is very useful for children and infants. Traditional uses include [support for] upset stomach, sleeplessness, digestion, and as a diaphoretic.*
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Chamomile Flowers
Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Origin: Croatia, India
Matricaria chamomilla is a well-known blossom in the herbal world and is renowned for its gentle actions.* German chamomile is most often prepared as an infusion of chamomile tea, and the flowers are widely used in hair and skin care recipes. Chamomile promotes relaxation and supports digestive health*.
Precautions
Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution with chamomile. The infusion should not be used near the eyes. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Cinnamon, Sweet Chips
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum Origin: Sri Lanka
Sweet cinnamon chips have a mild spice with subtle warming qualities.* Sweet cinnamon chips, also referred to as Ceylon cinnamon chips or “true cinnamon” chips, are perfect steeped as a cinnamon tea or in your favorite tea blend.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Dandelion Leaf
Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Origin: USA
Taraxacum officinale has a long history of use worldwide as an edible food and restorative tonic.* Dandelion [has been] traditionally used in many systems of medicine to support digestive and gastrointestinal health.* Additionally, dandelion [has been] used to support liver health and healthy urinary function.* It has a mild, diuretic action.*
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Dandelion Root
Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Origin: USA
Our dandelion root is organically cultivated in the United States. Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar strongly promotes this herb, saying that it is “invaluable to women going through menopause.”* Dandelion root’s benefit to the digestive tract is twofold as it contains inulin and is also a bitter digestive tonic which tones the digestive system and stimulates the appetite.*
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Dill Seed
Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
Origins: India, Tunisia
Dill seeds are the fruit of the dill plant and are pleasantly aromatic with a flavorful yet bitter taste. Dill seed has been used in traditional herbal practices for its beneficial properties and is also a pungent culinary spice. Dill belongs to the Apiaceae family.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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