Vitex Chaste Tree Berry Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 427669)

The results of controlled clinical trials indicate that chaste tree extract reduces abnormally high blood concentrations of prolactin and normalizes menstrual cycles. That action might help diminish some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, although that benefit has never been proven. There is very solid laboratory evidence that the flavonoid molecules contained in this plant can support healthy blood circulation and act as free radical scavengers. Toxicity from this plant is, apparently, an extremely rare event and it should be a safe herb to use. - 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 teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). - Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. - ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world.