Nutrient powerful fortified herbal teas for a functional benefit!
Far more refreshing than just a cup of tea.....and here's the magic difference!
The aim here is to provide the maximum strength in nutrition. No longer is taking a cup of weak, sing herb, herbal tea much benefit, to gain the best in health improvement. You need strength in nutrition and the best complement of nutrients to suit a function.
Synergistic nutrient effect
Hence, Chamomile is known as being a herb for a relaxing cup of tea. Adding the mineral, magnesium is synergistic to this. When Echinacea tea is drunk, complementing this benefit are the mineral Zinc, vitamin C and other herbs. Further, the proanthocyanidins in blackcurrant fruit, can activate vitamin C up to 25 times......anytime is herbal tea time!
Enhance absorption
Relax, drink a cup a tea, but what is important is to enhance the absorption of the nutrients in it, this can be done with piperine, an extract of black pepper.
Completing nutrition
Herbal teas provide certain nutrients. To fortify the tea, other nutrients beneficial for a function can be obtained. Such nutrients are amino acids and greenseed know to contain polyphenols.
Enhancing strength
A herb will have certain levels of active nutrients. This can be strengthened by adding a specially prepared herbal extract.
Real fruit -for flavour and benefit
Specially prepared fruit concentrates provide ideal, natural herbal tea drinks. However the added benefit,a nutritional one, is the pigments in the fruit that have functional benefits.
Morlife herbal teas have been fortified to provide enhanced nutritional benefit, for more satisfying, functional use as a herbal beverage.........enjoy a herbal tea as an iced cocktail with friends or as a hot drink on a cold day!
Suggested Use
Infuse 1-2 teabags in very hot water (not boiling) for 2-5 minutes before drinking to fully capture the flavour and herbal benefits. Use up to three times daily, best taken before bedtime. Add honey to sweeten if desired. Best without milk.
Note
- Should not be taken for more than two weeks at a time
- May cause allergic reactions in some susceptible individuals
- Consult your health professional if pregnant, lactating, taking medications or suffering from a serious health condition before taking
- Discontinue taking & seek professional advice if any adverse reaction occurs
Ingredients
- Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Chamomile flower (Matricaria chamomilla)
- Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
- Hops herb (Humulus lupulus)
- Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnate)
- Natural Flavours
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is one of the most widely used herbs as it has an important place in both Western and Eastern herbal medicine. It has hormonal, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antibacterial and antiviral effects and has been shown to stimulate immune system. Therefore Licorice is beneficial for inflammatory and allergic conditions, colds, viral infections, hepatitis, premenstrual syndrome, Addison’s disease, peptic ulcers & various skin conditions.
Chamomile flower (Matricaria chamomilla) is widely used as herbal tea as it has many beneficial effects. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, aids digestion and relieves muscle spasm. It is also a relaxant and has wound-healing effects. Chamomile is useful for many conditions including asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, menstrual & menopausal problems, nervous tension, insomnia and tension.
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is native to Europe and North America. It has a long tradition use as a sedative and tranquilliser. It helps to relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure, enhance the flow of bile and relax intestinal and other smooth muscles. Valerian is widely used for insomnia by decreasing the time taken to go to sleep and improving quality and length.
Hops herb (Humulus lupulus) has been used to brew beer since Roman times. It is highly valued for their unique properties as it has sedative, soporific, diuretic and antibacterial effects. It also helps to relieve muscle spasm and improve digestion. Hop has been useful for insomnia, restlessness, nervous tension, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease & dyspepsia.
Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnate) is known to be a depressant to the motor side of the spinal cord. Its effects include slightly reducing arterial pressure and increasing the rate if respiration. Passionflower has narcotic properties and is useful for diarrhoea, dysentery, neuralgia, sleeplessness and dysmenorrhoea.
