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Lemon Ginger - Loose Leaf Herbal Tea
The name pretty much says it all...
except for the smooth chamomile base...
it doesn't say anything about that.
Caffeine Free
Amount: 1 Tsp - Temperature: 175F - Steep: 6-8 min
50g resealable pouch
INGREDIENTS:
Ginger (zingiber officinale)
Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for much of ginger’s medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, according to research. For instance, it may help reduce oxidative stress, which is the result of having an excess amount of free radicals in the body.
Lemon Peel (citrus limon)
Lemon peel is packed with beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and each of them offers a range of health benefits. In fact, lemon peel is more nutrient-rich than the fruit or the juice. Likewise, it is very suitable to guarantee correct levels of alkalinity in the blood and cleanses our body. Excellent antiseptic and astringent, it helps us fight bad breath, eliminates excess oil on our skin, regulates blood pressure and strengthens our immune system. It is recommended for people with an inflamed liver, since it favors the metabolization of enzymes, decongesting and deflating it.
Lemongrass (cymbopogon recutita)
Rich in folic acid, folate, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, and vitamins A, B, and C, lemongrass is one of the most beneficial food items to add to your weekly diet. Also known as fever grass, lemongrass tastes and smells like lemon, but is sweeter and milder. It has been used for centuries to treat lots of health issues and conditions. Dried or fresh, lemongrass boasts has plenty of beneficial medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antipyretic, antibacterial, astringent, antifungal, carminative, febrifuge, diuretic, galactagogue, sedative, insecticidal, anti-cancer, and anti-aging properties.
Chamomile (chamomilla recutita)
Chamomile is widely recognized as a mild tranquilizer and sleep-inducer. It is thought that chamomile may increase brain neurotransmitter activity (serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline) and thereby have positive effects on mood and anxiety. Believed to be a powerful digestive relaxant, chamomile can be used to treat various gastrointestinal disturbances, including gas, acid reflux symptoms, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting. Chamomile contains anodyne compounds that are anti-spasmodic, reducing cramping, constipation and other stomach pains.