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Golden Seal Herb Tea 30 Bags from Alvita TeaGoldenseal Root (Hydrastitis Canadenisis) is known for its antibiotic like actions. Goldenseal may be used for inflammation of the mucous membranes and respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, genito-urinary system, poor digestion, atonic dyspepsia, fevers, inflammation, hemorrhoids, colds & flu, impetigo, viral & bacterial infections, peptic ulcers, diarrhea and improving all catarrhal conditions.No herb was more revered by American Indians than the versatile Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis). Once flourishing in the moist, rich woodlands of the Northeast, they called it "yellow root" and used the brilliant golden juice extracted from its roots as an ornamental dye for their clothes and weapons, a paint for their faces, and for its health benefits.Early settlers adopted the use of Golden Seal and it quickly became a mainstay of American folk medicine. The name Golden Seal comes from the yellow scars left on the rhizome of the stem that bursts from every spring; these cars look like the omprint of an old-fashioned letter seal. Golden Seal is a very difficult and sensitive plant to gro and requires five years for roots to become mature.Ingredients:Golden Seal Herb.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.Golden Seal Herb Tea 30 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004404

Hawthorn Berries Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaHawthorne (Crataegus oxycantha) is a small thorny tree or shrub that produces brilliant red clusters of berries. Native to the Mediterranean region including north Africa and all of Europe and central Asia, Hawethorne can now be found in many areas of North America.According to Christian legend, the Crown of Thorns was beleived to be made of Hawethorn. Therefore, the herb was thought to posess miraculous health properties. In ancient Greece, Hawethorn was a symbol of hope and happiness, while in Rome it was considered a potent charm. Both ancient and modern herbalists have succesfully used Hawthorn for its food and health benefits.Ingredients:Hawthorn Berries.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Hawthorn Berries Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004497

Hyssop Herb Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaBecause of its strong smell, Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) has a history of use as a cleansing herb. The earliest reference to the plant dates back to the 7th century when it was used to clean and improve the smell of kitchens and sickrooms. Native to central and southern Europe and western Asia. It is also now found in temperate regions of North America. Hyssop's mint leaves and flowers can be used sparingly to flavor green salads, chicken soup, liqueurs, lamb stew, and poultry stuffing. Hyssop is easy to grow and is rarely bothered by pests or disease. If it is clipped, Hyssop makes a good low hedge. Today, herbalists continue to recommend the herb for its health benefits.Ingredients:Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis). Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Hyssop Herb Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004596

Licorice Root Tea 30 Bags from Alvita TeaLicorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial herb indigenous to Greece, Italy, Spain, Syria, Iraq and southern China. The root penetrates deeply into the ground and is the part of the herb that contains an abundance of valuable properties. The word Licorice comes from the Greek glykys (sweet) and rhiza(root), meaning sweet root. The root yields a substance known as glycyrrhizin or glycyrrhizic acid which is 50 times as sweet as sugar cane. The use of Licorice dates back to ancient times. Archaeologists found great quantities of Licorice stored among the fabulous jewelry and art treasures in the 3000 year old tomb of King Tut. This was done to enable the departed spirit to prepare a sweet drink called mai sus in the next world. It is still a favorite beverage among the Egyptians today.Ingredients:Licorice Root (glycyrrhiza glabra).Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.Licorice Root Tea 30 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004626

Mullein Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaNative to the cool temperate climates of Europe and Asia, Mullein (verbascum thapsus) is a tall, yellow-flowered plant often seen today growing wild in Britain and North America. Mullein is also known as Lady's Foxglove, Velvet Plant, Shepard's Herb and Old Man's Flannel. It has an interesting history of practical and cosmetic use. Anciently, fresh Mullein stalks were dipped in melted fat, ignited and carried as flaming tapers in ceremonial processions. The large, soft, hair-covered leaves were used as diapers by some early Indians and the leaves were also stuffed in shoes to keep thinly shod feet warm in the winter. Today, Mullein can be used as a floral rinse to brighten blond hair and the leaves and flowers contain mucilage and are valued for their soothing effects. Mullein is usually made into a tea either by itself or with Sage, Marjoram or Chamomile. It is enjoyed by many boiled in milk and sweetened with honey.Ingredients:Mullein Leaf.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Mullein Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004725

Nettle Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaA perennial with separate male and female plants. Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to 4 feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. The sting causes a burning sensation. This is because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing liquid inside, formic acid, to be released into the object causing the injury. In spite of its stinging, Nettles are of considerable usein many ways including culinary; they contain vitamins A and C, iron and a variety of other minerals. The young shoots can also be boiled as a vegetable. Nettle fibers can be spun into rope and made into cloth. Cosmetically, Nettle is a good cleanser, especially for oily skin.As a tea, Nettle may be taken hot or cold and many prefer it sweetened and flavored with lemon.Ingredients:Nettle Leaf.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Nettle Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004749

Panax Ginseng Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaIngredients:Panax Ginseng.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.Panax Ginseng Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004800

Pau D'Arco Tea 24 Bags from Alvita Tea Pau D'Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa) is a hardy, deciduous tree that is able to withstand severe winds and weather. Pau D'Arco trees are found extensively throughout South America, Central America, Mexico and the Bahamas where it is frequently known as "Taheebo". The herb is harvested by peeling the bark from the tree in vertical strips from the ground up to the height of a man. Only the inner bark is used for beneficial purposes and must be carefully separate from the outer bark. Its purple inner bark was used by the Incas, who referred to it as "The Divine Tree". It has enjoyed renewed interest throughout the world for its beneficial properties.Ingredients:Pau D'Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa). Suggested Use:There are two methods for making the best cup of tea. One is called an infusion which is used whenever you are brewing a cup of tea from leaves or flowers or other soft or fragile materials. The second method is a decoction which is used whenever you are brewing a cup of tea from bark, roots, seeds, or other hard materials. The infusion method: Place 1-2 tsp. Of the herbal tea into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. Of boiling water. Let steep for 2-3 minutes and then strain off the herbs. The decoction method: Place 1-2 tsp. Of the herbal tea into 6-8 oz. Of boiling water. Continue to boil for 3-5 minutes and then strain off the herbs. Add honey to sweeten.Pau D'Arco Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004947

Peppermint Leaf 30 Bags from Alvita TeaPeppermint (Mentha piperita) is a universally-loved and widely used flavoring found in medicines, toothpaste, candies, liqueurs, and other products. Interest in mints dates from the first century A.D., when it was first recorded by the Roman naturalist Pliny. So highly thought of, years later Peppermint was included in a list of plants being taken to the New World. Peppermint's value comes from the mint's volatile oil, which contains menthol. Cosmetically, Peppermint makes a stimulating skin tonic and an invigorating bath. Culinary uses include mint sauces, syrups, vinegar and desserts.Peppermint also makes a refershing tea, enjoyed both cold or hot. Lemon may be blended, sweetened if desired, or added with other healthful tea herbs such as Alfalfa or Linden flowers.Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.Peppermint Leaf 30 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016004978

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita Tea Native to England and a member of the Rose family, Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) shrubs grow wild along road sides and in thickets throughout many parts of the world. The ancient Greeks, Chinese, Ayurvedics and American Indians used Raspberry for its health properties. The roots were also used Raspberry for its health properties. The roots were also used as a vegetable-boiled and eaten like turnips. In the 1940's, renewed interest in Raspberry resulted in a published study in the British medical journal, Lancet, supporting the traditional use of the Raspberry. Over the next 30 years, several other studies confirmed this finding, and today, physicians in England and Europe recommend a number of Raspberry preparations.Ingredients:Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus).Suggested Use:The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Red Raspberry Leaf Tea 24 Bags from Alvita TeaUPC: 726016005050