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
- Consult your health professional if pregnant, lactating, taking medications or suffering from a serious health condition (such as high blood pressure, liver and kidney problems) before taking
- Discontinue taking & seek professional advice if any adverse reaction occurs
Ingredients
- Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Spearmint leaf (Mentha spicata)
- Chamomile flower (Matricaria chamomilla)
- Rose hips ( Rosa spp.)
- Natural Lemon flavour
- Siberian Ginseng root (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
- Citric acid
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.
Spearmint leaf (Mentha spicata) has a menthol aroma and contains essential oils. It has soothing effects which are useful for nervousness and stomach complaint.
Chamomile flower (Matricaria chamomilla) has been reputed as a popular herbal tea with a strong influence in Europe’s history. It has many beneficial effects including wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy. It also acts as a relaxant, aids the digestion and relieves muscle spasm. Chamomile is useful for asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, menstrual and menopausal problems, nervous tension, insomnia & headaches.
Rose hips ( Rosa spp.) are fruits of the rose that appear in late summer or fall. It has a zesty acidic but fruity taste due to the rich amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) present. Fresh rose hips are found to contain 60 times as much vitamin C as oranges. This makes rose hips beneficial for preventing infection, improving various skin conditions and aiding stomach ulcers, nervousness, liver problems and rheumatism.
Siberian Ginseng root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) has a long history of use in Chinese medicine as tonics. It has anti-fatigue and anti-stress properties. Siberian Ginseng helps to enhance the body’s ability to cope with stress, improve energy metabolism, lower blood sugar, boost immunity, enhance liver function and regulate cell growth.
