Eucommia Bark (Du Zhong) Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 515104)

Eucommia bark has been used in traditional Chinese herbalism for over 3,000 years. Since the tree does not grow widely outside China, this herb was not used in other cultures until recently. - Eucommia bark is strongly associated with the kidneys and to a lesser extent with the liver. In Chinese health, the kidneys store jing. Jing is an essential life source and associated with whole body growth and development, and normal reproductive functioning. The kidney and liver jing also affects the bones, ligaments, and tendons. - In the Chinese system of health, yin aspects must be kept in balance with yang aspects. Ill health occurs when the energies and elements of the body are out of balance or in disharmony. Health is restored by taking herbs that restore that balance. - Eucommia bark is the primary herb used to increase yang functions in the body. However, it also supports yin functions. Eucommia bark helps to build strong bones and a fl - Traditionally used to help support kidney and liver concerns, help promotes strong and flexible ligaments and tendons, acts as a temporary water-weight gain relief, can help reduce swelling, lowers blood circulation and much more. - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste. - Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten t