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Sacred Infusions Apothecary

WINTER HARVEST TEA

WINTER HARVEST TEA

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  • sustainabily sourced
  • immune boosting
  • supports digestive health
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Winter Harvest Tea

  • Ingredients

    Nettle (Urtica dioica), Dried Cranberries, Star anise (Illicium verum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus)

  • Suggested Use

    Steep 1 tbsp in 8oz of water for 11 minutes. When cooled add honey to taste (this preserves the benefical compounds in honey.)

  • Contraindications

    Renal failure

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

stinging nettle

Nettle is thought of as a tonic for its high vitamin and mineral content. Nettle's actions are also, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic. Nettle also supports the cardiovascular system.

Nettle increases urine output while decreasing the uric acid plasma levels. The diuretic action of Nettle makes it useful in those dealing with; fluid retention, arthritis with swollen joints, gout, and congestive heart disease.

The compounds in nettle play an important role in chronic and degenerative conditions of the musculoskeletal system such as RA, OA, gout, joint pain and fibromyalgia.

Nettle is a powerhouse herb packed with vitamins and minerals such as A, B, C, K, calcium, magnesium, and iron-- all which are crucial to maintaining a resilant immune system all year long.

Cranberries

the winter fruit

Our herbalist formulated Winter Harvest Tea with dried cranberries for their useful immune-supporting vitamins and minerals such as, manganese, copper, and vitamins C, E, and K1.

Star anise (Illicium verum)

the protection star

Star anise has been used in cooking and in medicine for roughly 3,000 years.

Ancient cultures used the points of the star to ward off evil spirits, and bad omens. Today, modern herbalists use star anise to flavor tea or tincture formulas, and for its vast array of medicinal properties.

Star anise contains shikimic acid, several in vitro and in vivo studies indicate that shikimic acid and its derivatives exhibit diverse bioactivities, such as antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hypolipidemic, bone protective, skin protective, neuroprotective, and antidiabetic activities.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

antimicrobial

For over 5,000 years ginger has been used for its medicinal properties.

Ginger is abundant in vital vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, vitamins B6 and C, and zinc. These vitamins and minerals along with ginger's antioxidant properties may help to strengthen your immune system.

The active constituent in ginger called, Gingerol, soothes common cold symptoms, like muscle fatigue, sore throat, and nasal congestion.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

green cardamom

Ancient Egypitan's prized cardamom and used it for many different purposes from rituals and embalming, to oral health.


Today research shows cardamom contains antioxidants which fight free radicals that damage our DNA, promotes healthy digestion (crucial for immune health,) soothes inflammed and irritated tissues, and acts as a superfood for metabolic organs.


Our herbalist formulated Winter Harvest Tea to envoke warmth, joy, and health, on a cool winter's evening.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

true cinnamon

Ceylon cinnamon is considered "true cinnamon". Once more valuable than gold, cinnamon was highly prized for its medicinal actions that the ancient cultures used them for.

Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their embalming rituals. Physicians from the middle ages used cinnamon to help treat cold and throat ailments such as coughing, hoarseness and sore throats.

Today modern herbalists use cinnamon for a vast array of medicinal purposes. Loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause damage to our DNA. Antioxidants are shown to boost the immune system, which may help when exposed to illness, or speed up duration of illness.

Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)

dents de lion

Dandelion's medicinal uses have been recorded since the 10th and 11th centuries.

Dandelion is packed with micro and macro nutrients, making it hepatoprotective, its like "superfood" for the liver.

Dandelion acts as a diuretic helping to flush the body of potential toxins.

An optimal detoxifier for the liver and gallbladder.

Dandelion stimulates digestive enzymes, and bile salts which promote healthy and regular digestion. Healthy and regular digestion have been shown to maintain a resliant immune system all year long.

ASTRAGALUS ROOT (ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS)

adaptogen

Astragalus root is considered an adaptogen. Adaptogen's are are a class of natural substances that are believed to stimulate the body's resistance to physical, environmental, and emotional stressors.

The compounds in astragalus stimulate the immune system and reduce swelling.

Astragalus is used to protect and support the immune system, which may prevent colds and upper respiratory infections, while also protecting the liver. Astragalus has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties making this herb benefical when ill.

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