Hops Tea - Alvita Herbal

ALVITA HERBAL-HOPS TEA -- Ea History:Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a climbing perennial plant native to Europe and North America, where it is now widely cultivated. Recorded cultivation of Hops dates back to the middle 8th century. The most popular use of Hops has been in the brewing of beer. Hops provides the characteristic flavor and aroma of beer, as well as provides a natural preservative to the drink. The use of Hops in brewing and for its health benefits date back as far as the Middle Ages. One of the most popular folk uses is as a "Hops-filled pillow", which is said to produce soothing, relaxing sleep. Hops is also used as a vegetable, its edible shoots eate in place of aspargus.

Gotu Kola Tea - Alvita Herbal

ALVITA HERBAL-GOTU KOLA TEA -- Ea History: Commonly referred to as a creeping weed and used for ground cover, Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is grown widely throughout the tropical areas of the world. It has been widely used in Ayurvedic and traditional eastern medicine. Gotu Kola was not utilized by modern western herbalists until after World War 2 when renewed interest in the historical uses of Gotu Kola was revived. Today, contemporary herbalists recommend Gotu Kola for a variety of health benefits. Gotu Kola can be used as a condiment herb, or sprinkled sparingly onto foods, such as salads or vegetables. Gotu Kola is often used together with Ginseng and / or Fo-Ti to make a refreshing tea.

Golden Seal Herb Tea - Alvita Herbal

GOLDEN SEAL HERB TEA -- Ea History: 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 Golden Seal and it quickly became a mainstay of American folk medicine. The name Golden Seal comes from the yellow scars left on the rhizome of the stem that bursts from every spring; these cars look like the omprint of an old-fashioned letter seal. Golden Seal is a very difficult and sensitive plant to gro and requires five years for roots to become mature.

Ginger Peppermint Tea - Alvita Herbal

ALVITA HERBAL-GINGER PEPPERMINT TEA -- Ea History: With a recorded history in China dating from the 4th century B.C., Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used extensively throughout the centuries for both culinary and health purposes. The name Ginger is derived from the Sanskrit "gringa" or horn and "vera" meaning body, in reference to the shape of the root. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a universally-loved and widely-used flavoring. Health interest in mints dates from the first century A.D. when it was recorded by the Roman naturalist Pliny. Peppermint's value comes from the mint's volatile oil, which contains menthol, and is added to many formulas for its beneficial properties. Combined, Ginger and Peppermint make a refreshing tea.

Fenugreek Seed Tea - Alvita Herbal

ALVITA HERBAL-FENUGREEK SEED TEA -- Ea History: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 seeds contained a great deal of mucilage and when mixed with water provided many health benefits. The most common uses of Fenugreek today are culinary, such as providing a maple flavor for confectionaries, an ingredient of curry powders, and as an enhancement for meats, poultry and marinated vegetables.