Andrographis
The 'King of Bitters', an intensely bitter Ayurvedic leaf.
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Digestion
The bitters, aromatics and soothing leaves people reach for around meals: before food to wake up the appetite, and afterwards when the stomach wants settling.
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Burdock Root
An earthy, slightly sweet root from the thistle family.
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Calendula
Golden marigold petals, bright in the cup and the garden.
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Catnip
A soft, minty leaf from the mint family.
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Chamomile
Soft, apple-scented flowers, the classic gentle cup.
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Dandelion
The humble dandelion, earthy and bitter-sweet.
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Elecampane
A tall sunflower relative with a bittersweet, aromatic root.
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Ginger
A spicy, zesty root, loved in kitchens and teapots alike.
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Hops
Aromatic, bitter flowers, best known from brewing.
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Lavender
Fragrant purple flowers for the cup, the bath or the pillow.
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Lemon Balm
A lemon-scented leaf from the mint family, gentle and bright.
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Lemon Myrtle
An Australian rainforest leaf, intensely lemony.
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Licorice Root
A naturally sweet root that rounds out any blend.
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Marshmallow
A soft, silky root and leaf, mild and slightly sweet.
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Meadowsweet
Sweet, almond-scented flowers of the damp meadow.
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Milk Thistle
Seeds of a purple-flowered thistle, mild and nutty.
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Mugwort
The dreamer's herb: a silvery, aromatic leaf.
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Paw Paw Leaf
Leaf of the papaya tree, pleasantly bitter.
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Peppermint
Cool, bright and familiar: the after-dinner classic.
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Psyllium Husk
A gentle seed husk, rich in soluble fibre.
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Slippery Elm
An inner bark that turns silky in water.
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Tulsi
Holy basil, India's sacred, clove-scented herb.
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Turkey Tail
A banded bracket mushroom, used in China for 2,000 years.
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Wormwood
Silver-leafed and famously bitter, the herb behind absinthe.
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Yarrow
Feathery leaves and white flowers, a hedgerow classic.
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