Ivan Chai with Larch young shoots

Wild-crafted - Hand harvested - Organic  - Caffeine free 

50 grams

100%  HERBAL TEA

Origin: British Columbia, Canada

This herbal tea includes Ivan Chai -  Fermented Fireweed leaves and Wild Larches leaves. The tea has a lemon pine taste.

According to ethnobotanist D. Moerman, native Americans historically used Larch infusions (tea) in the treatment of coughs,  colds,  and even tuberculosis. A decoction was used as a wash on wounds, and the gummy sap chewed for the treatment of sore throat.   The leaves and stems are antirheumatic, antiseptic, appetite stimulating, and “blood purifying”. (Daniel Moerman, 1998 – Native American Ethnobotony).

The Larch contains a compound  "arabinogalactan" is a fiber that ferments in the intestine. It might increase intestinal bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, and have other effects that could be beneficial to digestive tract health. 

Larch arabinogalactan is used for infections, including the common cold, flu, H1N1 (swine) flu, ear infections in children, and HIV/AIDS. It is also used to treat liver cancer, as well as a brain condition caused by liver damage (hepatic encephalopathy). Some people use it to provide dietary fiber, lower cholesterol, and to boost the immune system.

Ivan Chai is traditional russian herbal tea made from the leaves of Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium).

With its rich composition of minerals and vitamins, willow-herb makes for a healthy, caffeine-free tea that does not contain harmful uric acid or oxalate. Ivan tea has a delicate taste with a hint of dried fruit, a delicious aroma and the same shade of color as ordinary tea.

It is both tonic and nutritive.

Fireweed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, and manganese. Rosebay willowherb is said to have more vitamin C than rosehips (which has up to 8 times more vitamin C than lemons).

Fireweed is loaded with tonic benefits for the entire body, especially for men.  The antioxidants in fireweed benefit ✔ the digestive system, ✔the urinary system, ✔the circulatory system and✔ the heart, ✔the brain,✔ the endocrine system✔, the immune system,✔ the lungs, and the ✔skin. 

Ingredients: Russian Ivan Chai (wild Fermented Fireweed leaves), wild Larch young shoots (leaves).

Directions: To make the tea, put 1- 1.5 teaspoons of the blend per a cup of hot water.  Cover the cup and let the tea steep for approx 10 -15 mins, then strain before consuming. You can steep the same tea ingredients up to 2 times. To receive more health benefits, brew the tea in a thermos for 2-3 hours. 

Warning:  Not indicated for those who are pregnant or nursing.

The information above is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.