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
- Best not to drink over an extended period of time
- 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
- Senna leaf (Cassia angustifolia)
- Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Cleavers herb (Galium aparine)
- Couch grass (Agropyron repens)
- Yarrow herb (Achillea millefolium)
- Rose hips ( Rosa spp.)
- Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
- Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)
- Natural flavours
Senna (Cassia angustifolia) originally comes from Egypt and goes by the name of Alexandrian senna. Its leaves are used for medicinal purposes as herbal dynamite for constipation. Senna has purgative effects and it helps to increase the peristaltic movements of the colon by its local action upon the intestinal wall.
Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. It acts as a digestive aid which is beneficial for gas and bloating. It can also be used for respiratory infections and increasing milk flow in breastfeeding women.
Cleavers (Galium aparine) is also known as goosegrass and catchweed because of its sticky leaves. It has long been valued as a tonic for the lymphatic system. It is beneficial for skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and acne; swollen glands and urinary stones. Cleavers also possess diuretic properties.
Couch grass (Agropyron repens) has diuretic and demulcent properties. It has been used in cystitis and catarrhal diseases of the bladder. It aids in alleviating irritation of the urinary passages.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also known as soldier’s herb, has been used medicinally for centuries. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and diuretic effects. Yarrow also helps to promote sweating, lower blood pressure, relieve muscle spasm, improve digestion and stop bleeding. It has been beneficial for gastrointestinal problems, menstrual disorders, venous problems, fevers, colds and haemorrhoids.
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.
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) has a reputation as a soothing and healing plant. It has demulcent, emollient, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant actions. Marshmallow is useful for stomach and duodenal ulcers, catarrh, coughs, colds and urinary tract infections.
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) is highly recognised as a spice. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years by Chinese physicians. It acts as an antioxidant and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting and pain-killing properties. Ginger aids in improving liver function, lowering cholesterol, relieving nausea and vomiting, and improving digestion, as well as having beneficial effects on the heart. It has anti-ulcer activity and helps to improve the function of the muscles in the gut while relieving spasm. Ginger is also valued for its warming properties.
