Horsetail -Shavegrass Silica- -Certified Organic- Tea -Loose- -8 oz ZIN 518606-

Horsetail is applied for urinary tract healths, kidney organ and bladder stones, wounds and burns. In traditional health, Horsetail can be used to help support brittle finger nails, hair loss, nasal, pulmonary, and stomach concerns, elevated levels of uric acid, swelling, fractures, frostbite, lung health, profuse menstrual bleeding, water retention, rheumatic sicknesses. It effectiveness for these problems has not been shown scientifially through research. Its capability to draw excess water from the body makes it advantageous for flushing infections and kidney stones from the urinary tract. - The plant is located throughout the northern hemisphere. Stems should be collected throughout summer to keep their medicinal traits. - Horsetail gets its name from the bristly look of its jointed stems. Horsetail is also referred to as Pewterwort, Horse Willow, Bottle-brush, Scouring Rush, Paddock-pipes, Shave Grass and Toadpipe. - Traditionally used to help support blood pressure, bone health, cholesterol levels, menstruation problems, kidney and bladder infections and much more. - Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea 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 teaspoons of tea 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. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source pro