Foundation Tea Blend

A loose herbal tea blend made from ten organic and wildcrafted ingredients, many drawn from traditional Chinese tea and soup formulas, including Chinese yam, poria mushroom, rehmannia, and astragalus, warmed with Ceylon cinnamon. It brews an earthy, lightly sweet, gently spiced cup.

Traditional Use: Many of the roots in this blend, such as Chinese yam, poria, and astragalus, have been simmered together in Chinese soups and teas for centuries.

Ingredients: Nettle seed (Urtica dioica), poria / fu ling (Wolfiporia cocos), Chinese yam / shan yao (Dioscorea polystachya), fo-ti / he shou wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), uva ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus), cordyceps (Cordyceps [confirm species]), rehmannia root (Rehmannia glutinosa), pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata).

Size: 4 oz.

Suggested use: Simmer 1 tablespoon of the blend in 10 oz of water for 15-20 minutes. Strain and enjoy. Enjoy 1-2 times daily for no more than 7 days at a time.

Caution: Contains uva ursi and pipsissewa; do not use for more than 7 days at a time. Not for use by anyone who is pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing, or by children. May interact with medications; consult a healthcare provider before use if you are taking any medication, especially blood-thinning, diuretic, hormone-related, or immune-related medication, or if you are scheduled for surgery or have a medical condition. Contains fo-ti: stop use and consult a healthcare provider if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unusual fatigue. May cause urine to darken or turn greenish-brown. Avoid if allergic to mushrooms, legumes, or cinnamon. Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Consult your physician before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.