Quick Specs
- Type: Loose-leaf herbal tea blend
- Herbs: Angelica root, hawthorn, sassafras, marshmallow root, licorice
- Size/Quantity: One package, loose tea, yields 5+ cups
- Origin: Made in the USA
- Best for: Folk herbalism practice and a steeped cup of loose herbal tea
Five Herbs With Long Folk Herbal Histories
This loose-leaf blend is built from five plants with long histories in European and North American folk herbalism and in the kitchen. Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) comes from a tall European plant whose candied stems and aromatic roots have flavored sweets and liqueurs for centuries. Hawthorn (Crataegus) is a thorny hedgerow tree of Europe and North America whose berries, leaves, and flowers appear in old folk herbals. Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a tree native to eastern North America, and its root bark gave root beer its original flavor. Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a mucilage-rich root, and the first marshmallow confection was made from it. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a sweet root that people have used as a flavoring since antiquity.
In the cup, licorice adds natural sweetness and marshmallow root a mild, slightly thick body, while angelica and sassafras bring the aroma of an old-fashioned root tea. Expect a steeped, root-based cup.
Brewing and Pairing
Brew it by the cup in a strainer or tea ball, or steep a larger amount in a teapot for a few cups at once. If you like to study herbs one at a time, my herb packets collection carries many single herbs, and each one is worth reading up on before you combine it with anything else.
Cautions Before You Brew
Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing, and do not give to children. If you take prescription medication or blood thinners, or have high blood pressure or a heart, kidney, or liver condition, check with a qualified practitioner before use. This blend is not a substitute for a doctor’s care. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
How to Brew High Blood Pressure Tea
Brew this loose herbal blend in a strainer or tea ball for a clean cup.
- Measure and Heat
Bring fresh water to a gentle boil. Measure about one teaspoon of the loose blend per cup into a tea strainer, tea ball, or muslin bag, and set it in your cup or teapot.
- Steep Covered
Pour the hot water over the herbs and cover the cup or pot. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes. The roots release their flavor slowly, so a longer steep gives a fuller cup.
- Strain and Sip
Lift out the strainer and let the cup cool for a minute before you sip. Tip out the used herbs and rinse the strainer so it's ready for the next cup.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this blend because its herb list is short and every herb on it is one you can look up. The package is loose tea, so you can see what you’re brewing and measure it yourself. If you take other things regularly, look up each herb first. You’ll find tea strainers and cotton tea bags to brew it with in my teas and accessories collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The name points to the folk history of its herbs, not to a medical result. Hawthorn has long been a heart herb in European folk herbalism, and angelica root has an old folk history as a warming herb for circulation. This blend is not a substitute for a doctor's care, so if you have high blood pressure, check with a qualified practitioner before using it.
Anyone who takes prescription medication or blood thinners, or has high blood pressure or a heart, kidney, or liver condition, should check with a qualified practitioner first. Pregnant or nursing people and children should not drink it.
Keep it in the sealed package or an airtight jar, in a cool, dry place away from light. Loose dried herbs lose their aroma quickly in a warm or humid spot, so reseal the package after each use.
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