Health & Wellness Tea - SHAKEBACK

Relieves symptoms caused by sore throat, cough,and congestion.

Ingredients:

Sage - An anti-bacterial and a natural antiseptic that is high in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A. It is also known to tone irritated tissues and kill bacteria. Sage is an expectorant which helps expel mucous from the respiratory track.

Ginger Root - Ginger is best known for its effect on the digestive tract and its ability to calm upset stomachs, relieve nausea and indigestion, stimulate the digestive tract and aid in digestion. Ginger contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It improves coughs, lowers fevers, fights off infections, relieves headaches, and eases other symptoms associated with common colds and the flu. 

Peppermint - Peppermint is used to treat a variety of digestive tract ailments. It relieves gas and stomach cramping, encourages bile production to aid in digestion and helps decrease nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to induce sweating and clam and encourage wakefulness. It has the same properties as a cough drop and also helps with breathing by getting rid of your congestion. It decreases pain, inflammation, and body aches. Both  antimicrobial and antiviral.

Chamomile - Chamomile acts to lubricate the throat, helping to soothe that scratchy irritation that comes from a throat infection. It is also an anti-inflammatory. Promotes sleep.

Lobelia - Helps treat symptoms of asthma attacks, such as wheezing, uncontrollable coughing, and chest tightness. This is because lobeline may relax your airways, stimulate breathing, and clear mucus from your lungs. Can be used to relieve symptoms of pneumonia and bronchitis.

Mullein - Mullein has soothing and mucus-expelling properties, which accounts for its historical use as a remedy for irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Mullein is a powerful decongestant and expectorant that makes coughs more productive. Mullein has antiseptic qualities, meaning it prevents the growth of disease-causing germs. Mullein is a supreme, safe, and profound respiratory tonic. It helps open the lungs, eases spasms, tightness, and cough, and soothes irritation and dryness.

• Calms inflammation 
• Protects cells

Hyssop - Relieves chest congestion and coughs , to soothe sore throats , and to act as a mild sedative. 

Lemon Balm - Lemon balm is rich in polyphenols, which gives it strong antiviral properties and it is a gentle and kind herb for a cold, helping to sweat out a fever.

• Relaxing nervine

Rosemary - Antiseptic and antibacterial, rosemary helps reduce inflammation of the respiratory system (bronchitis, pharyngitis), soothes a sore throat and relieves cough. 

Thyme - Many constituents in thyme team up to provide its antispasmodic, mucus-expelling, and cough-preventing actions.  It is a strong detoxifier, and can help move stagnant, lingering infections. It has an affinity for the respiratory system.

Lemon Peel - Lemons are high in vitamin C, which helps to fight off infections. By breaking up the mucus, lemon can help to ease pain and inflammation. Reduces mucus and phlegm formation.

Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus can help to naturally decrease mucus and inflammation. It helps to soothe a sore throat or ease nasal congestion. The most important of all eucalyptus tea benefits is its ability to help speed up the treatment of cold, flus and sore throats. Its antibacterial properties may help treat the cause of your respiratory ailments. Commonly used to treat symptoms of cold and flu.

Calendula - Calendula contains numerous compounds that fight oxidative stress and inflammation in your body. Its antimicrobial properties help by killing off the pathogens responsible for causing the illness. Calendula helps support the lymphatic system, and can help to shift lingering infections and swollen glands.

• Packed with antioxidants

Rose Petals - Roses contain high amounts of Vitamin C, an antioxidant vital to our body's healing process and its ability to fight off infection. Roses may also ease flu-like symptoms like coughing and congestion. It has antiviral qualities which can help those suffering from flu or cold recover faster. Roses help to improve the functioning of the liver and hence act as a natural diuretic.

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