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JUMPSTART[ cayenne ]
with maca root & red panax ginseng After fermenting a blend of black and oolong tea, we add two powerful adaptogens, Maca Root and Red Panax Ginseng, and just a pinch of Cayenne pepper, to "Jumpstart" your energy, overall health, and vitality.
Maca root (Lepidium meyenii) has been used by the Inca for thousands of years for its nutritional and medicinal qualities. Recent research has shown that it can increase stamina, regulate hormonal imbalances, and enhance memory and learning. Part of the cruciferous family like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts, maca contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Red Panax Ginseng has been used across cultures and history for all kinds ("Panax" meaning "all-healing" in Greek) of benefits and properties. Ginseng is full of antioxidants, known to reduce stress and inflamation, improve mood, boost the immune system, and even help fight cancer. |
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UPLIFTING[ turmeric ]
with st. john's wort, damiana, and cornflower The antioxidants, enzymes, and probiotic acids occurring in kombucha have a naturally positive effect on one’s emotional well-being. Combined with the powers of St. John's Wort, Damiana, and Cornflower, our Uplifting blend is brewed with the intent to soothe the moody blues and make your spirits bright.
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used to treat a range of illnesses, including various “nervous disorders.” Today it is most widely known as a herbal treatment for mild to moderate depression. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial and antiviral properties and, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, has been used topically to help heal wounds and burns. Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine throughout the world. It is thought to act as an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, tonic, and diuretic. The leaves are used to relieve excess mental activity and nervous debility, and as a tonic for the hormonal and central nervous systems. It can relieve anxiety, depression, and headaches during menstruation. Damiana also helps to balance female hormone levels and control hot flashes. Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) Often grown in gardens and revered for its beauty, Cornflower has been used since ancient Egypt for a variety of medicinal purposes, in French beauty products to soothe tired eyes, and has even proven to protect against free radicals. |
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DETOX[ ginger ]
with dandelion root, nettle leaf, and elderflower Full of probiotics and enzymes, kombucha is naturally detoxifying. We amplify this effect in our Detox blend with Dandelion Root, Nettle Leaf and Elderflower.
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is a natural diuretic. Unlike other natural and synthetic diuretics, dandelion is a source of potassium – a nutrient often lost through the use of diuretics. Dandelion roots and leaves contain high levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica) helps cleanse the body of toxins and wastes. Nettle leaves can relieve fluid retention, bladder infections, stones and gravel. It gently stimulates the lymphatic system, seeming to enhance the excretion of wastes through the kidneys. Nettle leaves promote the elimination of uric acid from joints with a gentle, alkalizing diuretic activity. Thus its use is indicated in most types of joint diseases and doubly so in degenerative conditions. Elder Flower (Sambucus canadensis) The European elder grows up to 30 feet, is found throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and has been naturalized in the United States. All parts of the elderberry plant have been used medicinally for centuries. Elder flowers are a strong blood cleanser and encourage perspiration which makes them especially effective clearing the skin. |
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RELAX[ rose ]
with passionflower, oatstraw, and skullcap Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial climbing vine with a sturdy woody stem that grows to a length of nearly 32 feet. It has been used for centuries to relieve muscle tension, lower blood pressure and to calm anxiety. It does so by increasing the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter. This decreases the activity of nerve cells in the brain, causing relaxation.
Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is still used today in Europe to strengthen constitutionally weak nervous systems. It can also help fight anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. Oat straw also has a high concentration of the trace mineral silica. Silica is very beneficial for your bones, hair, nails, and skin. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is native to North America, but is now widely cultivated in Europe and other areas of the world. It has long been used as an effective therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. Because of its calming effects on the nervous and musculoskeletal system, it was considered at one time to be a remedy for rabies. Skullcap is also know to “quiet the mind chatter”: those racing thoughts that keep you from falling asleep. |
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GODDESS[ pomegranate ]
with lady's mantle, yarrow, and red clover Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is a perennial herb found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The dew that gathers at the center of its furrowed leaves was a key ingredient in several beauty lotions. Lady’s Mantle is a general guardian and supporter for the female constitution. More precisely the tea is used to treat heavy menstruation, menstrual cramps, and fibroids (benign tumors in or around the uterus). Its astringent and styptic properties make it an helpful herb also for topical bruises and cuts.
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial plant belonging to the legume family that grows wild in most temperate climates. Tests have shown that red clover contains isoflavones, plant based chemicals that produce estrogen like effects in the body. Red clover has been used for a long time to help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes or night sweats. It also can delay bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a herbaceous perennial plant with almost feathery leaves that are arranged spirally on the stems. It is a long-stemmed member of the sunflower family and can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Yarrow has antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative properties and has been used to help regulate menses and to regulate cramps and bleeding. |