Many ask that question and we are happy to share. It’s not just a matter of using premium natural organic ingredients, but also balancing the perfect amount of each ingredient, so that they can work together. Preparing the variety of herbs and spices and blending the right mixture is key.
Please be sure to steep our tea for 15 to 20 minutes to extract all the potential healing properties from each ingredient. It is best to cover your pot or tea press during the steeping to maintain all the valuable oils and extracts that are released.
Here are the essential ingredients for Elixir Wellness Tea:
Yerba-Mate Leaves
Fights free radicals, cleanses the blood, and suppresses appetite. Fights aging, stimulates the mind, stimulates the production of cortisone, and tones the nervous system. Enhances the healing powers of other herbs. Useful for allergies, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disorders. Nutrients and phytochemicals include chlorophyll, rutin, choline, inositol, trace minerals, vitamins B3, B5, B6, C E.
Peppermint Leaves
Increases stomach acidity, aiding digestion.
Slightly anesthetizes mucous membranes and
the gastrointestinal tract. Useful for chills,colic,
diarrhea, headache, heart trouble,indigestion,
irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, poor appetite,
rheumatism, and spasms. Nutrients and phytochemicals include calcium, choline, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, E*
Cinnamon Bark
Relieves diarrhea and nausea, counteracts congestion, aids peripheral circulation. Warms the body and enhances digestion, especially the metabolism of fats. Also fights fungal infection. Useful for diabetes, weight loss, yeast infection, and uterine hemorrhaging. Nutrients and phytochemicals include beta-carotene, camphor, calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C*
Ginger
Fights inflammation, cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, stimulates circulation. A strong antioxidant and effective antimicrobial agent for sores and wounds. Protects the liver and stomach. Useful for bowel disorders, circulatory problems, arthritis, fever, headache, hot flashes, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting. Nutrients and phytochemicals include beta-carotene, beta-sisterol, curcumin, gingerols, lecithin, amino acids, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc,vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B C*
Turmeric
Fights free radicals, protects the liver against toxins, inhibits platelet aggregation, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol levels, and improves blood vessel health. Has antibiotic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Good for all arthritic conditions. Nutrients and phytochemicals include beta-carotene, curcumin, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, C*
Black Pepper
Reduces the perception of pain, reduces inflammation, and combats arthritis. Blocks complications from diabetes, acts as a powerful antioxidant and fights off colon cancer. Stimulates amino acid transporters in the intestinal lining, regulates enzymes, and inhibits the removal of substances from cells. Nutrients and phytochemicals include manganese, iron, and vitamin K**
Cayenne
Aids digestion, improves circulation, and stops bleeding from ulcers. Acts as a catalyst for other herbs. Good for the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. Useful for arthritis and rheumatism. Helps ward off colds, sinus infections, and sore throats. Nutrients and phytochemicals include alpha and beta carotenes, hesperidin, lutein, quercetin, zeaxanthin, amino acids, calcium, EFA’s, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E*
Clove Buds
Provide antiseptic and anti-parasitic properties. Acts as a digestive aid. Nutrients and phytochemicals include beta-carotene, betasisterol, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, C*
*Balch, James F. & Phyllis A. Prescription for Nutritional Healing 3rd ed, New York, NY Penguin Putnam, Inc., 2000, pp 92-112
**Natural News June 10, 2009 by Barbara L. Minton