Everyday IMMUNE SUPPORT herbal tea bend. Organic.

My choice of herbs for this everyday Immune Support herbal tea blend was inspired by what is traditionally known as nutritious and restorative herbs. Combined, they create a reviving, fragrant, and tasty cup of tea that will give your Immune system the needed support.

The herbs I chose are not going to stimulate the Immune system, but rather support its health and vitality. Immunostimulating herbs have a double sword effect on the results. Immunostimulants can erect cytokine overproduction and result in the cytokine storm.
As always, I like to choose local, powerful North American plants, the ones I personally grow from my own Back to Eden Garden, or handpick on nearby wildlands where man-made chemicals are almost non-existent!

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INGRÉDIENTS: Alfalfa, Nettle leaf, Red Raspberry leaf, Horsetail, Heal All, Yarrow, Red Clover.

Alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa) (handpicked from my Garden) – “Father of All Herbs” is called and rightfully so! It is the true nature’s multivitamin and deserves to be in every tea blend. Besides an impressive list of vitamins and minerals, it contains, this herb is also Cleansing the blood, Helps alleviate allergies, Aids in blood clotting, Promotes healthy digestion, and Chelates heavy metals.
Spring Stinging Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica) (handpicked on our land)- an herb with an extraordinary amount of benefits! It is a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, beta-carotene, along with vitamins A, C, D, and B complex, all in a form that is easy for the body to use. Stinging nettle contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatory properties. Its medicinal uses are allergies, Asthma, Bed Wetting/incontinence, Female Hormones, Fibromyalgia, Kidney, Libido, Nutrition.

Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) The wild tangle of thorny trailing vines yields a tasty fruit, but it is the leaves that are of interest to a herbalist. Raspberry leaf is a mild and safe medicinal food, and the leaves are commonly used to treat diarrhea, colds, and stomach complaints. An effective and safe remedy for children, raspberry tea is given to reduce fever and calm diarrhea. Raspberry is a good tonic herb with a rich supply of vitamins and minerals that help build strong bones and general good health. It can be taken long-term and is generally considered safe with no unwanted side effects. Medicinal Uses: Bed Wetting/incontinence; Diarrhea; Longevity Tonics; Pregnancy/Childbirth; Sore Throat  Properties: * Astringent * Diuretic * Febrifuge * Parturient * Stomachic * Tonic * Uterine Tonic.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) (handcrafted) – The primary use of the horsetail is as a diuretic. Gently stimulating increased urinary flow, horsetail helps “flush” infectious bacteria out of the bladder without altering the body’s balance of electrolytes. Horsetail contains high amounts of silica and is one of the highest plant sources known for this bone-strengthening mineral.

Heal All (Prunella vulgaris)  The herbal benefits of Prunella vulgaris have a huge variety of ailments, from common colds and fevers to flesh wounds that are treatable through the topical application of the herb. The herb may also be implemented as part of a natural detoxification process, utilizing its immune system-building properties and anti-inflammatory agents to promote internal health. Its main properties are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, antiscrofulous, astringent, and styptic.  As a well‑known Chinese folk medicinal herb with properties of heat and detoxification, prunella is traditionally used to treat poor vision, blood stasis, edema, infection, mammary gland hyperplasia, hypertension, and tumors. Extensive studies have been done on the research of Prunella and scientists have found that Prunella has anti-viral properties, a history of lowering blood sugar, decreasing blood pressure, and anti-cancer properties.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – Yarrow is one of the very best herbs to have on hand to treat winter colds and flu. A hot cup of yarrow tea makes you sweat and helps the body expel toxins while reducing fever, it supports the liver and lungs. The chemical makeup of yarrow is complex, and it contains many active medicinal compounds which are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, astringent, bitter, digestive, hypotensive, nervine…

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) (handpicked from local wild clover fields) – a very powerful purifying and diuretic herb! It is incredible for cleansing the blood. The flowers have the ability to carry waste out of the bloodstream, making this herb a valuable part of any detoxification protocol. Red Clover contributes generously to bone health and helps normalize the thyroid. Assisting in combating minor digestive problems like indigestion, increased acidity, heartburn, etc. Red clover is also a powerful tonic, helping to assist in toxin breakdown within the lymphatic system. Its expectorant properties are also great for individuals needing lung support. Source of many valuable nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C.

Note: The above information is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA, and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. If you are currently using prescription medications, please consult a physician, local herbalist, or other health professionals before using your tincture, as some herbs have contraindications with pharmaceuticals.