Herbal Teas - Teabags

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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 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!

Eyebright grows in damp woods and meadows throughout Europe. The flower has the appearance of a bloodshot eye, having purple stripes and yellow spots. This herb is semi-parasitic and grows successfully only where suckers can attach themselves to certain grass roots from which it can obtain nutrients.

Eyebright is a very old and well respected herb in folk medicine. It is usually used as an external wash, poultice, or enjoyed as a tea.

Fennel was known as foeniculum to the ancient Romans, a name derived from the fact that it smells like hay while growing.

The Romans ate the stalks of this plant like celery or asparagus. Today, hybrid varieties exist to provide larger stalks but the focus has now changed to the seeds, which have a similar taste. This tea has a pleasant aromatic flavour with a hint of licorice and is excellent when paired with fish.

Feverfew is a native to Europe, but has since been naturalized to North America. It is a strongly aromatic herb that has gained popularity since the 1970s for its medicinal benefits.

Lemongrass is a herb grass with a strong citrus flavor and aroma. Its ability to blend with other herbs has made it a popular addition to many tea blends.

Feverfew and Lemongrass combine to complement each other, creating a unique blend with a gentle lemon flavour.

Ginger is believed to have originated in southeast Asia and has been in continuous use for nearly 5000 years. It still remains a key ingredient in both traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This aromatic spicy rhizome is great medicinally and is widely used as an everyday spice.

This blend of Ginger and Lemongrass is naturally a well-balanced spicy favourite, sure to be an instant hit with young and old alike.

Our Ginger Root does not contain sulfates!