Lotus Leaf
The Lotus plant has been around for thousands of years and has been used in natural medicine during this time. The flower is symbolic to a number of countries and Lotus plants generally grow in ponds rising to the top bringing forth beautiful white, pink and blue flowers. The Lotus leaf is claimed to help with diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels, lowering blood pressure and in traditional Chinese medicine Lotus leaf tea is used for summer heat syndrome to get rid of heat rash and cool internal organs. Because Lotus Leaves are full of antioxidants they are great for heart health and are a great anti-inflammatory.
Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is a variety tea produced in the Yunnan province and has been long identified in Chinese medicine as a daily medicinal essential as well as assisting in weight loss and digestion. Pu-erh teas are highly valued in China where processing methods have been a well-hidden secret for centuries. With reference to the health benefits, Pu-erh tea has lower antioxidant content than white or green tea but Chinese people credit it with many health benefits including weight loss, reduction of serum cholesterol, lowering of blood pressure and removal of excess grease from the body.
Jasmine Flower
The Jasmine Flower is recognised for its uplifting fragrance and bright white flowers. The Jasmine flower produces a sweet delicate taste on its own or can be added to either green of white teas. Jasmine tea is said to be beneficial for weight loss, improving the immune system, boosting energy, and alleviating aches and pains. Some tea drinkers believe that Jasmine helps to reduce stress and can help induce calm before sleep.
Gynostemma leaf (Southern Ginseng)
Native to South East Asia, Gynostemma has been revered for millennia for its ability to prolong life which is the reason why it acquired its name “Herb of Immortality” in China, so convinced were the people that this herb had the ability to prolong and improve the quality of life. People there who took Gynotstemma were found to have longer life spans, greater health with less disease than any other people in the world. Gynostemma is a powerful anti-oxidant helping people age better and more gracefully and may help support mood and stress disorders. There is also a lot of information to suggest Gynostemma may help with inflammation, boost liver health and support better weight management.
Hawthorn Fruit
Hawthorn fruit has been used to treat heart problems both physically and emotionally since at least the first century. Hawthorn fruit are a good source of heart protective antioxidants like oligomeric procyandins and quercetic which may explain the reason why Hawthorn fruit tea has such affinity for heart health. The Hawthorn fruit is known to be one of the oldest medicinal plants and was said to be prescribed by Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides in the first century AD as a remedy for heart problems. Some of the other claimed benefits are digestive health and an antioxidant powerhouse.
Cassia Seeds
Cassia Seed tea has been very popular in Asia for a few hundred years but still not widely known to the western world after being spread from its origins in India. The seeds are said to be an exceptional tonic for the bowel, liver and kidney, high in anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and can help with weight loss. The seeds are said to be really good for digestive health and have the ability to maintain a healthy digestive system but at the same time get rid of unwanted toxins.