Lemongrass 🌿 🍋 🌿 The Purifying Grass. Lemongrass earned the name "fever grass" due to its ability to reduce a fever. It is also used to soothe menstrual pain and reduce inflammation. You'll notice lemongrass in many of our blends because we absolutely love it! It is refreshing, bright, citrusy, and its herbaceous essence inspires feelings of cleanliness and peace. ✌🏼 Here's what researchers say about lemongrass: Lemongrass is used for treating bacterial and fungal issues, as well as to reduce chronic inflammation for conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Lemongrass has a cooling effect that helps to soothe your stomach and keeps your digestive functions in check. It contains citral, which helps to digest food. Lemongrass is a great source of...
ginger the root that is good for all things stomach related Ginger has a distinct aroma that everyone recognizes - it is sharp, warm, and almost lemony! Have you ever been given ginger ale to sip on when you have a stomach bug or even nausea? There's a really good reason for this. Ginger is the ultimate stomach soothing herb and has been used in this way for thousands of years. We love the healing powers of ginger and include it in a few of our teas! We also carry plain ol' ginger if you want it straight up. 😎 SCIENCE TELLS US: Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can...
This seasonal blend is on sale for just a few more days! Winter Cabin This decadent blend is full of warming chocolate, mint, and coffee! It is energizing for the body and mind, supports immunity, and longevity, and is great for metabolism and digestion. Grab a blanket, grab a cup, and snuggle up by the fire! Let's dive deeper into the ingredients: Pu erh Tea: This type of tea is great for promoting digestion and has a deep, earthy flavor. American Oak Chips: These chips add lovely nutty flavor to this tea and are full of tannins which can inhibit inflammation in your body. Coffee: Yes, coffee and tea go together like two peas in a pod! We use the Adobe Morning...
SAFFLOWER the heart healthy flower ⚘⚘⚘ Safflower is an herbaceous little crop that thrives in hot dry climates and it is believed to have been domesticated somewhere in the Fertile Crescent, also called the "cradle of civilization" about 4,000 years ago. The Fertile Crescent is found in the Middle East in a region where the soil is rich and the water is abundant. The region's natural riches led to an exchange of culture and ideas and soon enough, safflower made its way across the world. READ MORE ON THE HEART HEALTHY PROPERTIES OF SAFFLOWER ⬇ ☀️ Safflower, commonly mistaken for saffron, has a rich and sweet aroma and flavors reminiscent of chocolate and tobacco. This secret ingredient of ours is used...
💛 turmeric 💛 cultural history + medicinal benefits The Golden One Cousin to ginger, turmeric is a root native to Southern Asia and some Pacific islands. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems. It has a subtly spicy and earthy flavor. It dyes everything it touches with a golden hue. Many studies show that turmeric has major benefits for your body and brain. A lot of these benefits come from the main active ingredient, curcumin. SCIENCE TELLS US Chronic inflammation contributes to some common health conditions. Curcumin can suppress many molecules known to play major roles in inflammation. Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and may...
