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Kuding Tea is bitter with a lingering sweet after-taste and drains toxins and wind-heat due to the high number of antioxidants; clears headaches, itching and red eyes; calms agitation or fidgeting due to its ability to weigh Qi downward. Modern studies have also found Kuding Tea promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure and blood lipids including cholesterol, acts as a diuretic, and benefits the maintenance of body weight.

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We bet you didn't know this, but the leaves of the Camellia flower (Shan Cha Hua) are your traditional tea leaves. Tea in its various stages of fermentation tout many benefits such as antioxidants, a more mild caffeine dosage than coffee, and heart health are not excluded from their flowers as well. A caffeine-free experience of the tea plant, Camellia flower can also be added to your tea of choice for a lovely colour and aroma, or enjoyed brewed on its own!

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Blood Sugar Levels

Endocrine System

Lower Cholesterol

Health Benefits

Also known as ‘The Immortality Tea’, Jiaogulan (Gynostemma) touts many, many health benefits such as cardiovascular support, anti-cancer benefits, weight loss, clear inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and balances blood sugar levels. Its powerful adaptogenic qualities help the body to counter environmental stressors, support regulated metabolism; and boost immune, nervous, and endocrine systems.

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Abdominal Pain Relief

Constipation Relief

Regulate Blood Sugar

Natural Vitamins

Our Aloe Leaf Tea is the dried exterior of the well-known aloe plant rather than the fleshy sap that we more commonly use. This tea is a strong digestive support relieving constipation or abdominal pains. Aloe Leaf Tea is also known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

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Natural Diuretic

Improve Blood Circulation

Entering the Bladder meridian, Carnation flower (Qu Mai) is a mild diuretic that aids urinary issues. It's Qi moving properties improve blood circulation and in particular, help regulate menstruation in the case of blood stasis. This moving action also helps unblock the bowels.

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Boost Metabolism

Its name heralding from a love story, Forget-me-not flower tea (Wu Wang Wo) is mild and grassy in taste, high in vitamin C, and helps to lower blood pressure. Its calming properties also make it a dreamy sleep aid. Forget-me-not flowers are also known to aid is weight loss by boosting metabolism and digestion, as well as nourish the skin to prevent dark spots due to its high vitamin C content.

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Calendula Flower

Also known as Pot Marigold (Jin Zhan Ju), Calendula can be used topically or taken internally as a tea to aid in healing skin issues such as wounds, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, ringworm, acne, and burns to name a few. It's high flavonoid content make Calendula a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and aids in fighting infections. Calendula's TCM functions move and tonify the blood while increasing blood flow to the skin to aid in healing as well as support menstrual issues.

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Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Eye Sight Improvement

Gaining popularity in Western gastronomy circles due to its magical colouring changing abilities, Butterfly Pea Flower (Die Dou Hua) is grassy and mild in flavour, high in an antioxidant called proanthocyanidins, which may help fight free-radicals, improves eyesight and eye health, and protects the skin to reduce signs of ageing. Often drunk in Southeast Asia as a calming sleep aid and cognitive booster, try infusing on its own or adding lemongrass for a lovely and fragrant beverage.

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Rose Tea Benefits

The beautiful aroma and sweet, yet slightly bitter taste make our Rose Bud Tea (Mei Gui Hua) a wonderful non-caffeinated hot drink. Rich in gallic acid, an antioxidant compound, rose flower is known to have anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Belonging to the category of herbs that regulate Qi, it activates the blood to remove blood stasis. Symptoms such as irregular menstruation, menstrual pain, and loss of appetite would benefit from our Rose Flower Tea.

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Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits

Slightly more fragrant than bloomed chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum bud (Tai Ju) has long been used in TCM to cool the internal body and in particular the Liver. The Liver governs eyesight therefore making Chrysanthemum bud tea great for improving eyesight and health (not to mention the high vitamin A content, which benefits eyesight as well). Another great tea to cool down in the summer, especially when sun stroke hits.

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Medicinal Plants

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Herbal Remedies

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Add Black Wolfberries (Hei Gou Qi) to your morning porridge, smoothie, trail mix, baked goods, or simply steeped in hot (but not boiling) water to enjoy Black Wolfberry Tea! A cousin to the more commonly known Goji berry and contains powerful antioxidant carotenoids, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, Black wolfberries boost the immune system, improve blood circulation, and lower blood pressure. In TCM, it functions to aid digestion, reduce PMS symptoms, and support Liver and eye health.

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Blocked Sinuses

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Chrysanthemum Flower

Rich in antioxidants, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamins B and C, niacin, and beta carotene, Mountain Chrysanthemum Flower is known for its cooling and detoxing properties. Great for early cold symptoms or blocked sinuses, this tea is traditionally used to relieve headaches and migraines, eye strain, and blurry vision. It is also a great digestive aid (particularly after eating greasy foods) and its calming properties offer a supportive nightcap.

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Widely used in soaps, beauty product, and even our dessert, Lavender (Xun Yi Cao) is often associated with its calming and soothing properties. In TCM, Lavender is used to clear heat and toxins, which may manifest in symptoms such as acne, a sore throat, cough, or anger/frustration. Lavender also expels wind to relieve itching in eczema, insect bites, or rashes, and circulates Qi to reduce inflammation. Lavender Tea Benefits, Itch Relief, Insect Bites, Sore Throat, Reduce Inflammation, Cough, Soreness, Relieve

Lavender Tea Benefits

Reduce Inflammation

Widely used in soaps, beauty product, and even our dessert, Lavender (Xun Yi Cao) is often associated with its calming and soothing properties. In TCM, Lavender is used to clear heat and toxins, which may manifest in symptoms such as acne, a sore throat, cough, or anger/frustration. Lavender also expels wind to relieve itching in eczema, insect bites, or rashes, and circulates Qi to reduce inflammation.

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1 tsp Chrysanthemum Flowers 1 tsp Goji Berries 1 c Filtered Water Optional: 1-3 pieces Jujube Dates -Bring water to a boil and pour into tea cup -Add flowers and berries -Steep for 3-5 minutes -Sip and enjoy! Easy Teas, Berry Tea, Sparkling Eyes, Tired Eyes, Chinese Medicine, Steep, Chrysanthemum, Dates

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1 tsp Chrysanthemum Flowers 1 tsp Goji Berries 1 c Filtered Water Optional: 1-3 pieces Jujube Dates -Bring water to a boil and pour into tea cup -Add flowers and berries -Steep for 3-5 minutes -Sip and enjoy!

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We want to thank you for you, our community, for your continuing support during these times! In turn, we want to be able to support you and your health ❤ If you need any herbal prescriptions fulfilled, send us an email at hello@theherbdepot.ca for delivery or pick up. Chinese Herbs, Natural Health, Fall Wreath, Prescription, Natural Remedies, Email

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We want to thank you for you, our community, for your continuing support during these times! In turn, we want to be able to support you and your health ❤ If you need any herbal prescriptions fulfilled, send us an email at hello@theherbdepot.ca for delivery or pick up.

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