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Janes favorite Tea Herbs

Jane Hawley Stevens

Four Elements Organic Herbals

North Freedom, WI.www.fourelementsherbals.com

Best Herbs in Tea BlendsFour Elements Organic Herbals

North Freedom, WI.www.fourelementsherbals.com

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Four Elements Received USDA ValueAdded Producer Grant to expand Tea Line

Received a MATCHING grant ofnearly $300,000. to expand tealine, put tea into tea bags andsell to regional grocery stores

Grew, harvested, and dried

450 pounds of mixed herbs.

* Developing packaging, etc fora Jan 1 product launch. Due

back next week!*Traveled to CA. to visit

processor and TraditionalMedicinals, plus other Herbal

Mecca's.

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The Tea Herbs

Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis

Nettles, Urtica diocaHoly Basil, Ocimum santumRoses, Rosa spp.

Chamomile,Matricaria recutica

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How to Brew a Proper cup of Tea Boil water

Pour over herbs, (leaves andflowers)1-3 teaspoons per cup of water

Cover

Let steep for 10 minutes,after that, keep herbs inwater

For minerals, let steep for atleast 3 hours to overnight

Bark, seeds and roots needto be simmered for 10-15minutes to release theirqualities. 1-3 teaspoons per

cup of water

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Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis Calms spirit, relieves

anxiety, depression andirritability

Restores nerves

Brings in joy, circulates

heart chi. This releasesconstraint and relieves pain.

Anti-viral, proven to reduceherpes/ cold sores

Good for stomach upset Dispels heat, reducing

swelling, reduces infection

If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understand

truth and beauty.~Japanese Proverb

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AstringentUsed internally and externallyHeart remedyClears the brain

Anti-convulsantAnti-microbialHypnotic

AntioxidantSmells and tastes greatThe Herb of LoveWoody perennial, get hardy, easy varieties to care forlike the Knock Out or Carefree series

Roses, Rosa spp. Tea is drunk toforget the din of

the world.

~T'ien Yiheng

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Nettle, Urtica dioicaLoaded with minerals, so this is best

infused for a longer time.Has more chlorophyll than any otherplantPromotes detoxificationContains histamines, encouraging

your body to create anti-histamines-Good for allergy seasonRestorative for lungs. Promotesexpectoration, relieves coughing andwheezing

Rich in iron and vitamin CGood for anemia, arthritis, nourishesthe blood, good for hair and nails,connective tissue, adrenals, thyroid,bloodPerennial, also re-seeds.

There is something in the nature

of tea that leads us into a world of

quiet contemplation of life. LinYutan , The Im ortance O Livin

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Nettles trichomesunder an

electron microscopeImpressive!

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Traditional in India, taken everyday to stay healthyTulsi means The Incomparable One or

The Queen of Herbs

From the Aryuvedic practice which believes usingplants will promote health and longevity.

Relieves stress / adaptogen

Bolsters immunityEnhances staminaProvides support during cold seasonPromotes healthy metabolism

Warm season annual, re-seeds sometimes

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" Oh, Narada! Every house, every village, every forest,

wherever the plant of Tulsi is grown, there misery, fear,

disease and poverty do not exist. Tulsi in all aspects and

places is holier than holy. Where the breeze blows throughTulsi plants, it spreads Tulsi's fragrance making the

surrounding area pious and pure. Lord Vishnu and other gods

shower their blessings on the people who worship and grow

Tulsi. Through the worship of Tulsi, the souls of all our

ancestors are pleased and our path to the heavens is opened.

Oh Narada! The three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra residein the roots, middle parts of the plant and in the flowering

tops respectively. This is why the plant of Tulsi is the most holy

plant of the earth. Those who plant and nurture Tulsi in the

Shiva temple or in any other place of worship, such as

Naimisharayana and Prayag, are twice blessed by the gods.

The offering of Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu/ Krishna should beconsidered the best way of worshipping Him. "

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Chamomile, Matricaria recutica

Calming, sleep inducing

Great for indigestion

Moves energy in body,

releases headache, ringing inears, irritability

Reduces inflammation, fever

Reparative on tissues, great

on skin Great hair rinse with leftover

tea

Easy to grow: re-seeding

annual. Blooms till July.Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve

the apothecary. ~Chinese Proverb

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Honorable Mention

Tea, Camilla sinensis Oats /oatstraw

Fennel

Mints

Red Clover

Raspberry Leaf

Lemongrass

Lemon Verbena

Sage

Thyme

Lavender

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GO TO GARDEN, PICK HERBS,

MAKE TEA!

It is easy to make your own teas from the garden.

You can just take a quart jar, fill loosely with herbs,

pour boiling water over them, steep for 3-10 minutes,

sweeten, if desired, pour and enjoy!

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