If you're buying herbal teas for their traditional medicinal properties then did you know you are always better to buy them from a registered herbal supplier?
Supermarket Teas are only produced to a Food Standard level whereas a registered herbal practitioner has to adhere to BHP (British Herbal Pharmacopoeia) meaning better tasting teas with more medicinal properties.
These bespoke blends have been put together to help with:
Sleep (Night Time Tea)
Menopause (The Change Tea)
Digestive problems (Tummy Tea)
Coughs, colds and building the immune system (Immuni Tea)
Anxiety and stress (Chill Out Tea)
Low mood and lack of concentration (Perk Up Tea)
Liver support (TeaTox)
The benefits of herbal medicine has its roots at the beginning of human history, so what are you waiting for?
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Night Time Tea
Blended with herbs that are traditionally known for their sedative properties, chamomile, rose, ashwagandha, passionflower and lavender are all renowned to encourage a restful night's sleep
Rose (Rosa damascena) is restoring and calming, used for insomnia and mental fatigue, as a nervine it supports and nourishes the central nervous system and restores balance and restfulness in the body
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) acts as a non-addictive tranquiliser for chronic insomnia, it is a relaxant and sedative herb that nourishes the nerves
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a tonic to the nervous system, it restores energy in tiredness and exhaustion, calms the mind and is a remedy for insomnia
Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera) is an exceptional nerve tonic for exhaustion, it engenders calmness and relieves insomnia and nervous exhaustion, a sedative and tonic for the nervous system
German chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) are renowned for their sedative and calming properties, it is a herb that promotes sleep and due to its natural sweet taste has been added to the blend to calm the taste of some of the more floral herbs
Drink an hour to 30 mins before bed to help with going and staying asleep
For those who suffer long term insomnia drink up to 3 cups throughout the day, everyday, to help with insomnia but also lift spirits when tired
The Change Tea
Specifically formulated those looking for an alternative to try and manage their menopausal symptoms, to cool hot sweats and balance mood issues related to menstruation and menopause.
German chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) are a cooling herb and it's relaxing properties enhance mood and calm anxiety and nervousness, as an antiseptic diuretic it soothes an irritable bladder
Lady's mantel (Alchemilla vulgaris) is an astringent to the reproductive system and anti-inflammatory for heavy, painful and irregular periods when peri-menopausal, toning to weak pelvic floor muscles and a cooling and balancing remedy
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a nervine and added to sooth anxiety, anger and irritability that can come with menopausal mood swings, helpful for headaches associated with the reproductive system and is cooling for hot flushes particularly if accompanied with palpitations, it has also traditionally been used to increase libido
Sage leaf (Salvia officinalis) is hormone balancing for irregular periods, beneficial for night sweats, insomnia and hot flushes. It's astringent tannins are helpful in reducing peri-menopausal flooding. With its antioxidant and rejuvenative properties it protects the nervous system from the aging process and acts as a brain tonic
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has mild oestrogenic properties which are useful for all menopausal problems, it can help curb heavy bleeding and peri-menopausal flooding. It is also an adaptogenic strengthening tonic and helps improve resistance to physical and mental stress. As a reproductive tonic it is helpful for low libido and due to its natural sweet taste has been added to the blend to calm the taste of some of the more bitter herbs
It is recommended to drink this tea between 1 to 3 times per day or if herbal tea really isn't for you, another option is to infuse 500ml of water with 3 heaped teaspoons of tea overnight and add this to your daily water intake and drink throughout the day.
Tummy Tea
Blended to aid digestion, specifically for wind and bloating, for stomach ache, indigestion and bowel issues.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) stimulates the flow of digestion and helps absorption, also as a anti-spasmodic it relieves wind and bloating
Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) is indicated for normalising blood sugar levels and as an astringent it helps protect the gut lining
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is helpful for relieving tiredness after eating, with antimicrobial volatile oils it helps to combat unfriendly gut bacteria too. Protection for the gut lining comes from its tannin's and it stimulates liver function
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) traditionally used for travel sickness enhances digestion helping with indigestion and constipation. Helps to regulate gut flora therefore aiding absorption of nutrients and with its anti-spasmodic action it helps relieve wind and bloating
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) relieves heartburn and indigestion by lowering stomach acid
Place 1-2 teaspoons in a cup, pour over boiling water and infuse for 5 mins, strain and enjoy!
Immuni Tea
A blend of immune stimulating and modulating herbs, to nourish the body and aid in elimination of toxins. Antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Echinacea root (Echinacea angustifolia) long praised for its immune stimulating activity is indicated for antibiotic resistance and repeated infections caused by lowered immunity
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) are particularly useful for respiratory and gut infections, the berries in particular are antiviral with additional decongestant and anti-microbial properties
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has some immune stimulating properties and as a diaphoretic when taken in a tea helps reduce fevers
Cleavers (Galium aparine) is a tonic to the lymphatic system and helps the body in its cleansing work
Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is an anti-inflammatory and has anti-allergy effects, it is binding to toxins
Place 1-2 teaspoons in a cup, pour over boiling water and infuse for 5 mins, however to gain the most from your Immuni Tea place 1 tsp and 1 cup of water in a pan, place on a rolling boil for 5 minutes, strain and enjoy!
Chill Out Tea
A blend of soothing and calming herbs to help restore the nervous system, this tea is recommended for those who suffer with a busy mind and find it hard to wind down and shut off from their internal monologue. For an uplifting and strengthening effect.
Blended with chamomile, holy basil, cleavers, peppermint and california poppy to calm the nervous system and promote balance.
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is classed as a sacred plant with an uplifting and strengthening effect on body and mind. As an adaptogen it promotes and helps maintain internal stability and decreases sensitivity to stressors therefore increasing resilience to stress
German chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita) are renowned for their sedative and calming properties, as a nervine it supports and nourishes the central nervous system and restores balance whilst helping to calm anxiety and nervousness
Cleavers (Galium aparine) traditionally used as a tonic, it is anti-inflammatory and used for clearing toxins and cooling heat
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) helps clear the mind, also a nervine it is relaxing and calms anxiety and tension. With its refreshing taste it is traditionally used as a brain tonic and to give inspiration
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) reduces stress and balances emotions, as a sedative and nervine it is used to calm anxiety, excitability, tension and restlessness
Infuse 1 heaped teaspoon per cup of boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes and drink as needed throughout the day
Perk Up Tea
For those looking for clarity of mind without the ‘high of coffee’. To lift brain fog and increase mental clarity, for low mood and to heighten concentration and memory in a uplifting way.
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is classed as a sacred plant with an uplifting and strengthening effect on body and mind. As an adaptogen it promotes and helps maintain internal stability and decreases sensitivity to stressors, clearing lethargy and fog of the mind
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is restorative, mood elevating and used to improve concentration, it helps to promote memory and alertness and is useful for nervous exhaustion and tiredness
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) helps clear the mind and improve concentration. With its refreshing taste it is traditionally used as a brain tonic and to give inspiration
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is stimulating, rejuvenating and promotes blood flow throughout the body. Enhances clarity of the mind, determination and visual perception
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is traditionally used as a brain tonic, clearing the mind, improving memory and heightening concentration and alertness, used for lifting depression and helping with exhaustion
Infuse 1 heaped teaspoon per cup of boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes and drink as needed throughout the day
TeaTox
Herbs blended that are indicated for the liver, to help the body in its cleansing and immune work, to detoxify, good for helping the body after alcohol consumption and for those who suffer with chronic skin conditions.
Cleavers (Galium aparine) traditionally used as a tonic, it is anti-inflammatory and used for clearing toxins and cooling heat
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) increases toxin elimination through the liver and kidneys
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is highly nutritious and traditionally used as a blood tonic and to clear excess heat in the liver
Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) is protective to cells, an anti-inflammatory and helps prevent damage to the liver
Self heal (Prunella vulgaris) as its names suggest encourages the body to heal itself, considered a kidney tonic and its bitter properties are liver stimulation
Infuse 1-2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes or for a deeper TeaTox place 1 tsp and 1 cup of water in a pan, place on a rolling boil for 5 minutes, strain and enjoy!
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