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Catnip Tea - Alvita
It would be hard to guess how long cats have known about Catnip (nepeta cataria) but people have appreciated it for at least 2000 years. The plant was familiar to early Roman cooks and physicians and has long been a part of people s gardens and health repertoires. The plant was introduced to North America from Europe where it quickly escaped from gardens and spread across the continent to be... [Read More] |
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Cranberry Tea - Alvita
Known for their tangy refreshing taste Cranberries (vaccinium oxycoccos) were supposedly part of the first Thanksgiving in 1621 but did not become a national tradition until after the Civil War. A small evergreen shrub which grows in mountain forests and damp bogs from Alaska to Tennessee the Cranberry bush produces pink or purple flowers in spring and bright red berries in the fall. Hig... [Read More] |
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Echinacea Goldenseal Tea - Alvita
A perennial plant native to the United States, Echinacea ( Echinacea angustifolia) was used as aremedy by the Plains Indians more than any other plant. Also known as purple coneflower or black simpson, Echinacea has been used extensively for its many health benefits. Another highly revered plant by American Indians was the versatile Goldensea l (Hydrastis canadensis). Often referred to as "ye... [Read More] |
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Fennel Seed Tea - Alvita
A member of the carrot family Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a native of Italy and one of the most ancient of cultivated plants. The Roman colonization of Italy spread the early use of the plant especially for culinary purposes. Used as a flavoring for salt-water fish it was also used to whiten tenderize and deodorize the meat. The odor of Fennel seed is fragrant and the taste is warm sw... [Read More] |
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Fennel Tea - Alvita
Alvita Fennel Tea is made with premium-quality fennel seeds, and has a sweet aroma and flavor reminiscent of licorice or anise. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) was first cultivated by the ancient Romans, who used the fruits of the plant as a culinary ingredient. Fennel was also traditionally used to help alleviate bloating and gas. The plant's use as both a popular culinary ingredient and a digestive ... [Read More] |
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Fenugreek Seed Tea - Alvita
Originating in the Mediterranean region and Asia Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is one of the oldest herbs known. Its seeds were highly praised for their beneficial uses in ancient Egypt and India and later among the Greeks and Romans. The seeds were also used to produce a yellow dye for coloring wool. As Fenugreek spread around the Mediterranean ancient physicians learned that its seed... [Read More] |
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Ginger Peppermint Tea - Alvita
The rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) has been used for centuries in the East for its digestion-supporting properties. Peppermint leaves (Mentha x piperita) are also popular in many countries and are brewed as a tea to support digestion. Alvita has combined these well-known and flavorful digestive herbs to help soothe an unsettled stomach.
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Golden Seal Herb Tea - Alvita
No herb was more revered by American Indians than the versatile Golden Seal (hydrastis canadensis). Once flourishing in the moist rich woodlands of the Northeast they called it yellow root and used the brilliant golden juice extracted from its roots as an ornamental dye for their clothes and weapons a paint for their faces and for its health benefits. Early settlers adopted the use of Gold... [Read More] |
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Horsetail Grass Tea - Alvita
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is among the oldest of all plants having dominated the plant world for 100 million years. In ancient times it was a giant fernlike tree. The twenty species surviving today are miniature versions of their ancestors. Horsetail is known for its abrasive texture. In fact Horsetail can be used to sand wood or scour and shine metal. This remarkable quality is due to i... [Read More] |
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Milk Thistle Tea - Alvita
Alvita Milk Thistle Tea is made with premium-quality milk thistle seeds, and has a pleasantly delicate flavor. Native to the Mediterranean region, milk thistle (Silybum marianum) gets its name from the milky white sap that is found in the leaves and stem. Amazingly, all parts are edible, but European herbalists have traditionally used the seeds to help alleviate stomach upset.
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Organic Elder Flower Tea - Alvita
Native to parts of Europe and North America, the Elder Tree (Sambucus) is easily recognized by its delicate clusters of cream-colored flowers that evolve into tiny, dark blue berries. In many ancient traditions, Elder was planted for good luck, and the Serbians would bring a stick of Elder to wedding ceremonies to bring good fortune to the bride and groom. Elder is also well known for its flowers'... [Read More] |
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Peppermint Tea - Alvita
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita), first cultivated in England in the 1750's, quickly gained world popularity due to its unique, refreshing flavor and invigorating effects. It was also noted to have properties that lead to its traditional use as a brewed tea that provides soothing digestive support.
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Rose Hips Tea - Alvita
Rose Hips (Rosa canina), the fruit of the rose after the flower has bloomed and the petals have fallen, are native to Europe and North America. Rose Hips were once reffered to as the "Food of the Gods" by the ancient Greeks and used for their varied health benefits. During World War II, when faced with a serious shortage of fresh fruits and the subsequent shortage of vitamin C, the g... [Read More] |
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Rosemary Leaf Tea - Alvita
Native to the Mediterranean where warmer temperatures prevail Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) was introduced to Britain by the Romans. Boughs of Rosemary have had many uses in the past. They were carried at weddings used to freshen rooms and burned as incense. They are also used as a pungent flavoring in cooking. The leaves fresh or dried can be used with chicken meats (especially ... [Read More] |
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