Herbal Teas - Teabags

This Australian native has been naturalized to many parts of the world for use as a decorative tree and an herbal remedy.

A time-honoured folk remedy, Eucalyptus can be used for many complaints, but is an especially useful tonic for symptoms involving the respiratory tract. The high oil content of the leaves makes Eucalyptus tea an effective inhalant. Make an extra hot cup of tea to evaporate the volatile oils, then just breathe in the steam!

Eleuthero is a small shrub native to Northeastern Asia, where it grown abundantly. Formerly known as ‘Siberian Ginseng,’ the use of this powerful herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back to 190 A.D. In recent years, it has been introduced and adapted to parts of North America.

Eleuthero is one of the most honoured and ancient of all medicinal herbs, and legend knows it as the ‘Root of Life.’ Although Eleuthero root is a relatively new addition to the Western world, it has quickly gained in popularity due to its medicinal benefits.

This fragrant herb, also known as Elderberry Flower, has been found in stone and bronze age excavations and was used extensively by the ancient Greeks.

The Elder tree produces creamy-white flowers in late spring which are followed by bunches of purplish black juicy berries in early autumn.

Because of traditional Native American uses and its continued use today, Elder Flower is also known as the medicine chest of the country people. We hope you enjoy this wonderful tea.

The Elder is a legendary tree, considered magical and sacred in folklore and myths. Some herb manuals refer to it as the medicine chest of the country people.

The Elder tree produces creamy-white flowers in late spring which give way to bunches of juicy, purplish black berries in early autumn. Birds love Elderberries and will eat entire crops if given the opportunity, so harvesting must be done quickly.

Today, Elderberries are prized for making juice, pies, desserts and, of course, they make a great fruity tea, hot or cold.

Echinacea is native to the prairie regions of North America. The Native Americans used this herb as a snakebite remedy and taught the settlers its many uses.

Echinacea has been the subject of much research and has become a staple in the modern-day herbal medicine chest.

Echinacea is commonly combined with Goldenseal or Elderberries in herbal remedies. Today, these are some of the most frequently used herbal combinations.

Echinacea Goldenseal Tea Bags

Echinacea is native to the prairie regions of North America. The Native Americans used this herb as a snakebite remedy and taught the settlers its many uses.

Echinacea has been the subject of much research and has become a staple in the modern-day herbal medicine chest.

This blend combines the medicinal properties of the two most popular species of Echinacea to create a powerful combination.

Echinacea Angustifolia Root Teabags

Native to the prairie regions of North America, this herb is also known as “Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower.” There are 12 main varieties of Echinacea, with angustifolia being one of the two commonly used in medicine.

Echinacea was one of the most important medicinal herbs of the Plains Indians and is very prominent in Europe. Today it approaches the level of a household word.

Enjoy!

The use of Dong Quai, also known as "Tang Kuei" (which means "proper order"), is recorded as early as 400 B.C. and is considered to be the "empress of all herbs." It is highly valued in Chinese medicine as a lady's best, friend helping her to retain her youthful glow. Today, it continues to be one of the most widely used herbs in oriental medicine.

Dong Quai has a pungent flavour similar to celery, and is often used to enhance oriental soups and stews.

It makes a very satisfying tea.

The use of Dandelion root as an herb was recorded in China in the seventh century. In the eleventh century the Arabs promoted its use. By the sixteenth century, it was well established throughout Europe.

Today, Dandelion root is an important medicinal herb and is also used as a caffeine free coffee substitute. Makes a wonderful tea!

Dandelion’s first use was recorded in China in the seventh century. In the eleventh century the Arabs promoted its use, and by the sixteenth century it was well established throughout Europe. It was introduced to North America by the early settlers where it now grows wild. Today, Dandelion greens are common in spring salads. The leaves also bear special properties and good flavour as an herbal tea.

Damiana can be found growing wild throughout the southern United States, South America and the West Indies. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and long, broad, light green leaves. The flowers have an aromatic scent with a warm, bitter camphor-like taste. Damiana was named 'mizib-coc' (meaning plant of asthma) by the Mayan Indians of Yucatan, but the herb's legendary reputation is noted by the second part of its botanical name ‘aphrodisiaca.’

Today, Damiana is renowned for its effects and holds a special place in Mexican folklore and medicine.