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Chaste Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Chaste Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Aside from its scientific name, Vitex agnus-castus, the Chaste plant is also called chasteberry, monk’s pepper, vitex, Abraham’s balm, and lilac chaste tree. This aromatic shrub that bears pretty violet flowers and berries, which are about the size of a peppercorn, can grow up to 5 meters.

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Aloe Vera Leaf Tea - Ancient, Traditional, Modern Benefits

Aloe Vera Leaf Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Aloe Vera Tea is made from a cactus-like succulent which belongs to the genus of the liliaceous plants, and is easy to spot. This shrub which originated in the Arabian Peninsula and is grown for cosmetics, herbal remedies, food, and food supplements has thick leaves that store water, short roots that lay embedded in the earth, and flowers that bloom during summer.

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Burdock Root Tea - Ancient, Traditional and Modern Benefits

Burdock Root Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

People have been using the Burdock plant for centuries and for different purposes. Known as “arkeion” and “prosopis” in ancient Greece, this herb was prepared as a decoction or medicine to treat hemoptysis, abscesses, snake bites, burns, and internal pains. Dioscorides, first century Greek physician and botanist recommended the use of it as treatment for coughs. 

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Blessed Thistle Tea - Ancient, Traditional, Modern Benefits

Blessed Thistle Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

First used in Ayurvedic medicine, the popularity of Blessed Thistle had spread to different parts of Europe and gained footing in European folk medicine as it was considered a powerful medicinal herb.  It is also suggested through a number of sources that this plant was believed to protect against irritations, restlessness, evil spirits, and witches

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Bee Balm Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Bee Balm Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Ancient and Traditional Uses The Native Americans were the first to recognize the value of Bee balm, cultivating this wonder herb for its healing properties. Interestingly, it was used by the indigenous people of the land to treat fever, indigestion,...

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Chamomile Tea: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Caffeine Content

Chamomile Tea: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Caffeine Content

Chamomile Tea is often considered a favourite amongst buyers and we understand why! That said, every now and then we get people asking us whether Chamomile Tea actually contains Cafeïne or not, as it could be essential to peoples health. Well, we as the tea experts that we are, did some research for you! Find out more!

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Blue Peaflower Ideas and Recipes | Tea Life Australia

Blue Peaflower Ideas and Recipes

Blue Peaflower is unique, fun and creative. Did you know there's alot you can do with Blue Peaflower? Here's just a few EASY ( and we mean easy ) ideas to get you started...

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Basil Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Basil Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Basil (Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum), a plant that’s popular for its culinary uses is a native of India and was introduced to the Mediterranean region via the spice routes in ancient times. It belongs to the flowering plant family, Lamiaceae, which has about 210 genera and around 3,500 species.

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Bael Fruit Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Bael Fruit Tea - Ancient, Traditional, and Modern Benefits

Bael fruit tea is a traditional Thai tea made from the dried fruits of the Bael fruit. The Bael tree is considered a sacred tree by Hindus since they associate it with Lord Shiva, one of their supreme gods.  The...

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