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Alpinecone's Herbs, Spices & Fruits
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Allspice Berries
Mexico
Allspice, also known as Jamaica Pepper, is the dried unripe berry of Pimenta dioica. The name allspice was coined by the English who valued its flavors that combined cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Ashwagandha Root
India
Ashwagandha has numerous health benefits including stress relief, lowering blood sugar, boosting fertility and testosterone, and sharpening focus.
Ashwagandha is one of the most popular adaptogenic ingredients with numerous health benefits. Adaptogenic ingredients adapt to your body's needs and focus on those issues to improve your body's response to physical and mental stressors.
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Bergamot Peel
Italy
Research suggests that bergamot may be useful in reducing inflammation and cholesterol and may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found bergamot orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange.
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Calendula (Marigold) Petals
Egypt
While it may smell sweet, Calendula is great for cramps, muscle fatigue, preventing infections and healing injuries to body tissues.
Cardamom Pods
Guatemala
Cardamom Pods is a warm tasting tea with anti-inflammatory benefits such as helping with indigestion, heartburn and an upset stomach.
Chamomile
USA
Chamomile is commonly used as an anti-anxiety supplement and its also been proven to help insomnia.
Chamomile has been a staple in teas for as long as people have been brewing tea.
Cinnamon Chips
Saigon, Vietnam
Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and has numerous health benefits. This spice can be an anti-inflammatory, may help reduce the risk of heart disease, may reduce insulin resistance, and can help fight bacterial infections.
This delicious spice can also aid in digestion and help relieve menstrual cramps. Its sweet and spicy flavor makes it a perfect addition to any tea collection.
Cloves
Sri Lanka
Cloves are a warm and aromatic spice, made from the dried flower buds of the clove tree. Cloves have a rich and spicy flavor with a slightly sweet undertone. In addition to its delicious taste, cloves may offer a variety of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and may help promote digestion and oral health. It is also contains high antioxidant levels as well as both vitamins E and K.
Cornflower Fireworks
Germany
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Dandelion Leaf
Albania
used as a mild appetite stimulant and to improve upset stomach. The root of the dandelion plant may act as a mild laxative and has been used to improve digestion.
Research suggests that dandelion may help improve liver and gallbladder function.
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Ginger Root
Nigeria
Ginger may help relieve nausea and vomiting and aid digestion . Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems.
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Hibiscus Flowers
Egypt
Often compared to the flavor of cranberry juice, drinking hibiscus tea brings a wealth of health benefits. Loaded with nutrients, stuffed with antioxidants, and here to help you deal with everything from hypertension to reducing heart disease risks, weight loss, and complete immune system health, welcoming the floral grace of hibiscus tea into your daily routine is sure to boost your life in all the right ways.
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Lavender Flower Buds
France
Lavender is an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean. Lavender contains an oil that seems to have calming effects and has been shown to relax muscles. It also seems to have antibacterial and antifungal effects.
People commonly use lavender for anxiety, stress, insomnia, depression, dementia and pain.
Lemongrass
Egypt
Lemongrass contains quercetin, a flavonoid known for having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Quercetin reduces inflammation, which inhibits cancer cell growth and prevents heart disease.
Licorice Root
Turkey
Traditionally for treating a variety of conditions, including lung, liver, circulatory, and kidney diseases. Today, licorice root is promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions such as digestive problems, menopausal symptoms, cough, and bacterial and viral infections.
Lemon Balm
Poland
Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.
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Mango
USA
Mango's are good sources of both types of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. They have been shown to boost hair and skin health, help lower cholesterol and control your blood pressure.
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Nutmeg
Indonesia
Medicinally, nutmeg is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic, as well as anti-rheumatic, carminative and stimulant properties. In pregnancy and lactation, nutmeg is used in traditional medicine practice for antenatal and postnatal treatment.
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Orange Peel
USA
Incorporating orange peel into your diet can be a natural way to support your immune system. Citrus fruits, including orange peel, contain natural anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and certain types of cancer.
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Passion Flower Herb
Italy
Passion Flower was used traditionally in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria.
Scientists believe passionflower works by increasing levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA lowers the activity of some brain cells, making you feel more relaxed.
Peach
USA
Peaches are a good source of vitamins C and K, which help your body heal wounds. They also contain antioxidants which help promote a healthy heart. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy skin and protects against infections. Peaches have a high fiber content and low glycemic index, which makes them an excellent food for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
Peppermint Leaf
USA
This minty ingredient is known for its many comforting health benefits. Peppermint is most commonly used to help soothe stomach pain and headaches. It also naturally has calming properties that aid in reducing stress and anxiety.
Pine Buds
Alabama, USA
Pine buds are rich in vitamin C and tannins and are packed with the unique essential oil pinene, the main component that makes the pine buds so special. Pinene promotes pain relief and relaxation, aids in memory and respiratory function, and may reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.
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Raspberry
USA
Raspberries provide potassium, essential to heart function, and proven to lower blood pressure. The omega-3 fatty acids in raspberries can help prevent stroke and heart disease.
They also contain a mineral called manganese, which is necessary for healthy bones and skin and helps regulate blood sugar. Antioxidants help combat free radicals that can damage skin cells and contribute to premature aging.
Rose Petals & Buds
Pakistan
Rose has nutrient-rich, astringent, diuretic and anti-inflammatory and also used for uplifting the spirits, for grief, PMS, upset tummy, sore throats, colds and during the menopause.
Rose hips are commonly known as being a good source of vitamin C. During the Second World War, rosehip syrup was given to children to ensure they were consuming ample vitamin C, as imported fruit was harder to come by.
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Spearmint Leaf
USA
Spearmint is a minty herb that's high in antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. It may help balance hormones, lower blood sugar and improve digestion, and can also reduce stress and improve memory.
With its cool, minty flavor, Spearmint is most commonly used to help treat nausea, reduce inflammation, and aid in digestion.
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Valerian Root
Poland
Valerian has been used medicinally since the times of early Greece and Rome. Historically, valerian was used to treat insomnia, migraine, fatigue, and stomach cramps. Today, valerian is promoted for insomnia, anxiety, depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopause symptoms, and headaches.