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Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant native to North America. The women of the Potawatomi tribe from the Great Lakes region brewed tea from the leaves, which were highly valued because of their unique astringent properties. The tea remains popular among midwives and herbalists today.Alvita Raspberry tea is made with premium-quality, organic raspberry leaves, and produces an amber colored tea with a mild herbal aroma and a flavor reminiscent of traditional green tea.

Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) was known as ?Honey Stalks? because of its popularity with bees. Red Clover is one of the world?s oldest agricultural crops, cultivated since prehistoric times, and has a long history as a religious and magical symbol. Early Christians linked the plant to the Trinity, and during the Middle Ages it was considered a charm against evil. The four-leaf clover, an occasional variety resulting from mutation, was and still is considered a sign for luck. Red clover was also the model for the ?clubs? suit in playing cards. Among the largest of the various clover species, Red Clover has a celebrated reputation for its health properties. Red Clover has a delicate flavor that can be brewed and served hot or cold and sweetened with honey. Many enjoy Red Clover tea mixed with Chamomile tea.

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Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) has been an important food source for the local Indian populations. Native Americans have long consumed the fruit of this tree, harvested honey from its flowers, and the fanlike branches of this palm also made serviceable brooms. The palm-heart or terminal bud of the Saw Palmetto makes an excellent salad or cooked vegetable. In addition, all parts of the plant are known for their health properties, some of which were borrowed by European settlers. A number of recent studies suggest that extracts of the plant may be beneficial in the management of specific health concerns.

Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan Senna (Senna alexandrina) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian physicians. According to a rare and amazing Egyptian medical papyrus dating to the 16th century B.C., Senna was prescribed by the physicians for their distinguished patients. It was also used extensively by Arabian physicians, according to their 9th century A.D. writings. Senna was introduced to Europe before the Crusades and has been widely used ever since. The Native Americans also employed the use of American Senna, a variation of the European species. Senna is often combined with various aromatic herbs.

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Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan St. John?s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been used for more than 2000 years. The leaves and flowers of St. John?s Wort contain special glands that release a red oil when pinched. Recommended in the first century by the naturalist Pliny and the physician Dioscorides, St. John?s Wort has a long and varied history of use by the Romans and Greeks. In addition to its health benefits, St. John?s Wort was also believed to be a protector against evil. Early colonists introduced the plant to North America but found the Native Americans using the herb in much the same way as Europeans used the Old World plant. Today, St. John?s Wort is enjoying renewed interest by both herbalists and researchers.

Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, ?to be strong? referring to both the health benefits of the plant as well as its distinct odor. It was also referred to as ?All-Heal? during the Middle Ages in Britain. In centuries past, it was taken for its soothing, beneficial effect, used as a condiment during medieval times and as a perfume during the 16th century. Today Valerian Root is used throughout Europe and the U.S.

Caffeine Free English Pillow Style Tea Bags That Are Oxygen Bleached, Not Chlorine Treated No Strings, No Staples Vegan Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is native to Europe and Asia. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, ?to be strong,? referring to both the health benefits of the plant and its distinct odor. It is often used for its soothing, relaxing healthful properties. Peppermint (Mentha X piperita) is a universally-loved and widely-used flavoring. Peppermint?s value comes from the mint?s volatile oil, which contains menthol, and is added to many formulas for its therapeutic properties. So highly thought of, Peppermint was included in a list of plants being taken to the New World. Together, Valerian and Peppermint make a calming, relaxing tea.