FloraBiome Digest - Organic Loose Leaf Tea

Tea Preparation: Pour 95 °C over 1tsps of TEA per cup. For a light flavour, add 1tsp of tea and for a bolder flavour, add 2tsps.

Enjoy hot or cold.

Our tip: This deep burgundy beverage may be served hot, or cold with chopped-up colourful fruit and ice, served in a beautiful carafe. It also pairs well with a dash of Calm.

Bilberries: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus): contains potent chemical compounds known as anthocyanidins, plant pigments that have excellent antioxidant properties. Rich in many other nutrients and beneficial compounds including Vitamin C, another powerful antioxidant. They scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, helping prevent or reverse damage to cells. Bilberries are linked to reduced inflammation and blood sugar levels, as well as may improve brain function, fight off bacteria, and improve digestion. Bilberry fruit and extract are considered generally safe. However, if there is a sensitivity or allergy to tannins then avoid bilberry.

Hibiscus: (Hibiscus sabdariffa): numerous health benefits associated with hibiscus believed to be due to compounds called anthocyanins with their antioxidant effects.
Like other herbal teas, hibiscus tea may interfere with certain medications. These include antihypertensive drugs in which the coadministration of hibiscus may cause hypotension (low blood pressure). Similarly, the combination of high-dose hibiscus supplements and diabetes medications could potentially lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If you are pregnant do not drink hibiscus
Always speak with your doctor before embarking on any home remedy, including something as innocuous as hibiscus tea. Doing so may help you avoid interactions and side effects

Dandelion: (Taraxacum officinale): loaded with antioxidants betacarotene and polyphenols. Dandelion root has been used historically to soothe minor digestive ailments and improve appetite.
Dandelion has also been found to interact with certain medications, including diuretics, lithium, and Cipro. If you are taking any prescription medications, consult your doctor before drinking dandelion tea.

Linden: (Tilia cordata or Tilia platyphyllos): used fresh or dried for medicinal purposes, including as an anxiolytic or calming agent, and also to soothe the digestive. Linden may also be used to assist sleep.
If you are on blood pressure medication, have a history of heart disease, are taking lithium, please check with your health care provider before using linden. Do not use if pregnant.

Licorice: (Glycyrrhiza glabra):may soothe an upset stomach, reduce inflammation, and treat upper respiratory problems. May assist with mood swings, anxiety, stress, digestive issues and a variety of skin conditions.
Do not use licorice if you are taking warfarin or blood thinners, oestrogen medication, medication to address potassium levels or medication for kidney or liver disease, check with your health care provider before using licorice.

Licorice root has been shown to interact with several medications, including
blood pressure medications
blood thinners
cholesterol lowering medications, including statins
diuretics
oestrogen-based contraceptives
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Individuals with high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or low potassium levels are encouraged to avoid glycyrrhizin-containing licorice products altogether.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women, and those with kidney disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure should avoid licorice products.

People with any of these concerns or taking any of these medications should avoid licorice root products unless their healthcare provider instructs otherwise.