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LICORICE ROOT

OBTC Teas Found In: Belizean Sorrel Guayusa, Lavender Sage Lemonade, Throat, & Tummy Licorice dates back to ancient Egypt, where the root was made into a sweet drink for pharaohs. It was also amongst the many treasures found in the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut's tomb from 1350 B.C. (...and honey!). In Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Greek medicines, it was used to soothe an upset stomach, reduce inflammation, and treat upper respiratory problems.  It has been used in commerce as a flavoring agent for confections, liqueurs, and tobacco for centuries. Glycyrrhizin, a cortisone-like chemical found in high proportions in the roots, is said to be 50 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). Health Benefits Stomach Inflammation of the lining of the...

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LEMON BALM

OBTC Teas Found In: Cleanse, D Tea F, Dulce Sueños, Lavender Sage Lemonade, & Menopause Lemon Balm can be found as far back as Ancient Turkey, where it was planted near bee hives to encourage the bees to return home to the hive rather than swarm away. It's name Melissa officinalis is derived from the Greek word Melissa, meaning honey bee. In Ancient Greece it was planted and used by the beekeepers of the Temple of Artemis to help keep the sacred honeybees content. Lemon Balm contains a compound known as rosmarinic acid that appears to have potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Studies have suggested that rosmarinic acid increases the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain, known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Low...

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FENUGREEK

OBTC Tea Found In: Leche de Mama Indigenous to the Mediterranean area and now primarily cultivated in India. Fenugreek was used for embalming in ancient Egypt. Stashes of fenugreek were found in tombs of many pharaohs (including King Tut... with honey and licorice root). Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinally used plants, with roots in both traditional Indian and Chinese systems of medicine. Archaeologists have discovered cooked fenugreek seeds in Iraq dating back to 4000 B.C. In European folk health, the ground seed was eaten as a meal during recovery time after an illness or disease to improve the assimilation of nutrients, as well as for its gentle bulk weight gain effects. It has been recommended by midwives for...

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FENNEL

OBTC Tea Found In: Leche de Mama Fennel was used by the ancient Egyptians as a food and medicine, and was believed to be an effective antidote for snake bite and poisonous mushrooms in ancient China. During the Middle Ages, it was hung over doorways to drive away evil spirits. During the 1300s, fennel seed was used as an appetite suppression. It is traditionally used in drugs to treat chills and stomach problems. The Latin word "foeniculum," or "little hay," is said to describe fennel's feathery leaves, but may also describe a traditional use of feeding it to the goats to increase the quantity and fat content of their milk. Health Benefits Digestion & Intestinal Health Gas Constipation Bloating  Diarrhea...

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ASHWAGANDHA

OBTC Tea Found In: D Tea F It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It has been used for over 3,000+ years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and concentration. In the Middle East, it is used to help promote normal sleep patterns and encourage a healthy inflammatory response. Taking this herb was customary after an illness to improve the immune system. In addition, ashwagandha is also used to enhanced sexual potency for both men and women. This herb actually helps men and women achieve orgasm. Ashwagandha roughly translates to, "the smell and strength of a horse," alluding to its aphrodisiac properties. Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, which means it promotes homeostasis in your body and enhances...

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