This Week's Topic is About Using Herbs Medicinally!
"What Would Andrea Do?"
Question 4: Are store-bought herbal teas medicinal?
Probably not. Here is why! I asked an expert.
When I left Fort Myers, Fl last summer, I said goodbye to one of my favorite people and a top-notch healers, Annaliese Klein A.P., Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM). Anna and I met each other fifteen years ago. After she became a TCM Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I became her patient. Anna has been my trusted advisor on so many health issues over the years.
I used to regularly buy her homemade herbal teas including my favorite, a digestive blend. She once explained to me that the store bought teas were not potent enough to have any medicinal effect. Since it is no longer practical for me to order teas from her, Anna kindly provided me with the recipe. I purchased only organic herbs either locally or from Mountain Rose Herbs online. See my video below for how easy it is to make this tea.
By the way if you live in Southwest Florida and want to learn from Annaliese, she is offering two programs at 12 Seasons Farm in Alva this spring on Cooking with Medicinal Plants. These events will be held Saturday Feb 10th at 10 am and Mar. 9th at 10 am.
To sign up or for more information, please click here. Watch my video below to see how easy it is to make your own herbal tea. Anna's recipe is on the video page under notes.
*A caveat: my advice is offered for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your medical professional.
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