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.
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.
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.
Echinacea purpurea Herb
Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea Origin: USA
Echinacea purpurea is commonly referred to as purple coneflower. Echinacea herb is often combined with a variety of plants in botanical infusion blends. One of its main uses is to support healthy immune function.*
Precautions
Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution with Echinacea, due to the presence of Echinacea pollen. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
