Lymph Herbal Tea
Lymph Herbal Tea is a caffeine-free botanical tisane made from a distinctive blend of flowers, leaves, berries, bark and citrus peel. The cup has a soft floral-citrus character from elderflower, linden, calendula and organic grapefruit peel, balanced by earthy herbal notes from nettle, cleavers and pau d’arco.
Ingredients
Elderberry flower and berry, cleavers, calendula flower, pau d’arco, nettles, linden leaf, organic grapefruit peel.
Research on Individual Ingredients
This blend contains several botanicals with a long history of use in lymphatic-focused herbal preparations, while the organic grapefruit peel round out the flavour profile of the finished cup. A number of the principal ingredients have been investigated independently in scientific research. Here are some links for those interested in exploring the published literature:
- Elderflower and Elderberry (Sambucus nigra): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37687064/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12995950/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24409980/
- Cleavers (Galium aparine): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32824103/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6963662/
- Calendula Flower (Calendula officinalis): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19374166/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111369/
- Pau d’Arco (Handroanthus impetiginosus, formerly Tabebuia impetiginosa): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7970899/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32962180/
- Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8967906/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40572482/
- Linden Leaf (Tilia cordata): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29447978/
Directions
Steep 1 teaspoon of the blend per 1 cup (240 mL) of freshly boiled water for 5–20 minutes (cover while steeping). For a stronger cup, simmer briefly. Strain before serving and enjoy plain or sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or stevia.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Safety / Important Information
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use if sensitivity occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
