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Naturally Healthy
Herbal “teas” are not “tea” at all as they do not contain the leaf Camellia sinensis. However, some of these herbal infusion carry with them health benefits all their own.
Blackberry Leaves
Many folk remedies have relied on blackberry leaf to soothe sore throats and treat diarrhea.3
Contained in Black Currant, Raspberry Nectar, Iced Pomegranate Blackberry, White Ginger Pear
Cardamom
Cardamom may help alleviate gastrointestinal and stomach distress. 5
Contained in Bombay Chai, Coco Truffle, Winter Chai
Chamomile
Some use chamomile to treat mouth ulcers, and, with other herbs, to relieve upset stomach and diarrhea in children.3
Contained in Chamomile Citron
Cinnamon
Cinnamon may play a role in increasing insulin sensitivity, providing a potentially valuable tool in treating Type 2 diabetes.
Traditionally it has also been suggested to aid with indigestion, heart burn and menorrhagia (heavy menstruation).
1 Contained in Flora, Bombay Chai, Coco Truffle, Vienna Cinnamon, Sweet Orange Spice, Crimson Nectar, Winter Chai
Cloves
Clove oil is an extraordinary strong antioxidant.4
Contained in Bombay Chai, Coco Truffle, Vienna Cinnamon, Winter Chai and Sweet Orange Spice
Ginger
Ginger can safely relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting when used for short periods of time. It is possible that it can also improve nausea from other causes such as motion sickness, chemotherapy, and surgery. Researchers are currently studying the potential role in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint and muscle pain.2 Contained in Bombay Chai, Coco Truffle, Ginger, Lemon Ginger, Winter Chai and White Ginger Pear
Hibiscus
According to new studies, hibiscus may assist in the treatment of hypertension.1
Contained in Flora, Raspberry Nectar, Orange Pomegranate, Crimson Nectar
Licorice Root
Researchers are studying how licorice may assist with stomach ulcers.2
Flora, Coco Truffle, Lemon Ginger
Peppermint
Peppermint oil may help with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Many folk remedies have also relied on peppermint to treat nausea, cold symptoms, and indigestion. 2 Contained in Belgian Mint and Citrus Mint
Rooibos
Rooibos is a caffeine-free herb that is rich in antioxidants.
Contained in African Solstice and Winter Chai
Rosehip
Traditionally rosehip has been used in home remedies for the treatment of colds and stomach irritations.1
Contained in African Solstice, Crimson Nectar, Orange Pomegranate, Raspberry Nectar
1National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
2ORAC of Selected Foods, USDA 2007 and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
3University of Michigan Health System Healthwise Knowledgebase
4ORAC of Selected Foods, USDA 2007 and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University
5 WebMD
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Benefits Of Herbs
