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| ===== Celery leaves - Apio ===== | ===== Celery leaves - Apio ===== | ||
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| Celery leaves are scientifically known to contain many health benefits and nutritional value because it contains amino acids, boron, calcium, chlorine, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc. | Celery leaves are scientifically known to contain many health benefits and nutritional value because it contains amino acids, boron, calcium, chlorine, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc. | ||
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| ===== Rose Hips - Escaramujos ===== | ===== Rose Hips - Escaramujos ===== | ||
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| Benefits of Rosehip Tea | Benefits of Rosehip Tea | ||
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| ===== Lovage - Apio del Monte ===== | ===== Lovage - Apio del Monte ===== | ||
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| Lovage may be the only member of the Levisticum genus, but this leafy perennial plant is extremely valuable in cultures around the world. | Lovage may be the only member of the Levisticum genus, but this leafy perennial plant is extremely valuable in cultures around the world. | ||
| Depending on the intended use, various parts of lovage can be used in salads, soups and broths, as a spice, or even as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and alcohol. The high concentration of coumarins, limonene, camphor, and eugenols contribute to the impressive health benefits associated with this herb. | Depending on the intended use, various parts of lovage can be used in salads, soups and broths, as a spice, or even as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and alcohol. The high concentration of coumarins, limonene, camphor, and eugenols contribute to the impressive health benefits associated with this herb. | ||
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| ====== Nettles - Ortiga ====== | ====== Nettles - Ortiga ====== | ||
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| * Nettle tea is a rich source of **potassium**. This mineral plays an important role in conducting electricity in the body. Since the major organs of the body like the brain and heart cannot function without electricity, | * Nettle tea is a rich source of **potassium**. This mineral plays an important role in conducting electricity in the body. Since the major organs of the body like the brain and heart cannot function without electricity, | ||
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| ====== Lemon Verbena - Cedrón ====== | ====== Lemon Verbena - Cedrón ====== | ||
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| Lemon Verbena tea has been in the consciousness of many traditional herbal practitioners as being potent for disorders in the nervous and digestive systems. | Lemon Verbena tea has been in the consciousness of many traditional herbal practitioners as being potent for disorders in the nervous and digestive systems. | ||
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| ====== Hops - Lúpulos ====== | ====== Hops - Lúpulos ====== | ||
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| Hops is a plant rich in nutrients, making each cup you drink a healthy and nutritious beverage. | Hops is a plant rich in nutrients, making each cup you drink a healthy and nutritious beverage. | ||
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| - | ====== Calamus root ====== | + | ====== Calamus root - Raíz de Cálamo |
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| The effects of calamus root both **energize** and **reduce anxiety** thus why it is considered a powerful balancing herb. It has been used for healing, spiritual, and culinary uses. | The effects of calamus root both **energize** and **reduce anxiety** thus why it is considered a powerful balancing herb. It has been used for healing, spiritual, and culinary uses. | ||
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| The fruit makes a great addition to desserts and baked goods. Persimmon cookies, breads, puddings and ice creams are all popular treats. It can also be added to savory dishes like salads to amp up the flavor. | The fruit makes a great addition to desserts and baked goods. Persimmon cookies, breads, puddings and ice creams are all popular treats. It can also be added to savory dishes like salads to amp up the flavor. | ||
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| + | ====== Chamomile - Manzanilla ====== | ||
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| + | * Induces Sleep | ||
| + | * Improves Digestion | ||
| + | * Anticancer Potential | ||
| + | * Reduces Inflammation | ||
| + | * Manages Diabetes | ||
| + | * Promotes Heart Health | ||
| + | * Boosts Immune System | ||
| + | * Relieves Stress & Anxiety | ||
| + | * Skin Care | ||
| + | * Prevents Osteoporosis | ||
| + | * Relieves Menstrual Pain | ||
| + | * Anti-allergic Properties | ||
| + | * Hemorrhoids | ||
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| + | ====== Elderberry - Baya de Saúco ====== | ||
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| + | * Vision Health | ||
| + | Significant levels of vitamin A in elderberry tea make it the ideal booster for vision health. Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant and can help prevent macular degeneration and slow the development of cataracts as you age. | ||
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| + | * Metabolic Function | ||
| + | The B-family vitamins are well represented in elderberry tea, most of which can boost the metabolism. By improving metabolic function, it can increase passive fat-burning, | ||
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| + | * Detoxify the Body | ||
| + | Elderberry tea has been linked to laxative and diuretic effects, meaning that it can detoxify the body by expelling excess toxins, salts, and fats through urination. As a laxative, this tea can improve symptoms of constipation, | ||
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| + | * Indigestion | ||
| + | Soothing the stomach with natural anti-inflammatory compounds, elderberry tea can reduce excess flatulence, indigestion, | ||
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| + | * Respiratory Infections | ||
| + | Some of the most popular traditional uses of elderberry tea relate to respiratory infections, bronchitis, coughs, and congestion. There appears to be decongestant and expectorant qualities in elderberries volatile compounds, helping to ease inflammation in the respiratory tracts and eliminating mucus and phlegm where bacteria and other pathogens can thrive. | ||
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| + | * Immune System | ||
| + | High levels of vitamin C make this herbal tea a potent immune system aid, as it can stimulate the production of white blood cells, and also act as an antioxidant throughout the body. Ascorbic acid can seek out free radicals and lower oxidative stress, which allows your immune system to focus on more pressing attacks and infections. | ||
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| + | * Pain and Inflammation | ||
| + | Studies have found that there are certain analgesic properties to elderberry tea, as well as anti-inflammatory properties that help those recovering from illness, injury or surgery. This tea is particularly popular for those suffering from back pain or joint disorders, and some people drink 2-3 cups per day to relieve pain from morning to night. Elderberry tea can also be used medicinally to treat symptoms of arthritis. | ||
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| + | * May Help With Cancer | ||
| + | According to the study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, elderberries have shown strong chemopreventive potential. American elderberry extract has also been able to inhibit the promotion of carcinogenesis. With this research, we think it is fair enough to include elderberry tea in your diet. However, do consult with your doctor if you are feeling uneasy. | ||
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