Rhubarb Root Tea 50 Tea Bags ZIN 511547

Rhubarb is the common name of the root of several different species of Rheum, growing in the mountains of the Western and Northwestern provinces of China, and in the adjoining Tibetan territory. This plant is found native in India. It also grows in the Himalayas (above 8,000 to 13,000 feet), and is found in Russia and Turkey. The parts of the plant used for health benefits include both the root and the rhizome. The genus name Rheum is believed to come from the Greek "rheo," meaning "to flow" in reference to the purgative properties of Rhubarb. The common name Rhubarb is derived from the Latin "rha barbrum," referring to the Rha River (an ancient name for the Volga River) that was once inhabited by barbarians (anyone not Roman). - Rhubarb Root has a purgative action for use in supporting constipation, but also has an astringent effect It, therefore, has a truly cleansing action upon the gut, removing debris and then astringing with antis - Traditionally used to help support toxicity, diarrhea and 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 sugar 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 to taste. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. Ter