This blend creates a herbal tea with a naturally varied flavor, combining bold and delicate flavors. The herbaceous taste and aroma of spirea, ash, and birch provide an intensely fresh and balsamic sensation. Linden and chamomile harmonize the flavor, sweetening the palate and relaxing with their floral scent. The herbal tea also offers intriguing sweet and fruity notes with licorice, bearberry, and myrtle.
To enhance the aromatic experience, the fresh notes of wild thyme and mint are balanced by the resinous nuances of fir and elderberry. The result is a complex yet enveloping combination, perfect for a relaxing moment during the day or, even better, in the evening. This blend of medicinal plants was also conceived to enhance the traditional use of these herbs for infusions. Meadowsweet is a plant known for its joint health benefits, further supported by the ash leaves present in the mixture as the second ingredient.
Other plants known for use in herbal teas are elderberry, bearberry, and birch, which can facilitate the drainage of body fluids. To support digestive function, in addition to meadowsweet, the herbal tea mixture also includes yarrow, myrtle, mint, licorice, and wild thyme. Chamomile and linden promote relaxation, which is important for a soothing and pleasant infusion.
Note: The information provided on the effects of plants is based on herbal traditions and should not be considered medical advice or a recommendation for therapeutic treatments.
Plants and Flowers
The blend contains various medicinal plants and shrubs used for centuries to create herbal infusions and preparations.
Achillea millefolium, part of the Asteraceae family, is a perennial plant. It spreads easily, growing to about 1 meter in height, with aromatic leaves and white flowers. Native to various continents, it was introduced to North America during the colonial era.
Birch or Betula belongs to the Betulaceae genus. This family includes about 40 species of trees and shrubs, whose habitat is the cold northern regions. Birch trees have a white, flaking bark, used in herbal medicine.
Sambucus nigra is a shrub of the Sambucus genus in the Adoxaceae family. It grows in Europe and western Asia, preferring moist, sunny locations, reaching a height of about 15 meters and a lifespan of about 60 years.
The ash tree (Fraxinus ornus) is a plant in the Oleaceae family. It grows best in temperate climates and humid forests, up to about 1,500 m above sea level. It reaches a maximum height of 8 m, displaying smooth, grayish bark, green leaves, and white flowers; the fruit produces a single seed.
Spiraea ulmaria (current scientific name Filipendula ulmaria) is a perennial plant, part of the Rosaceae family. Also known as white spirea, it originates in Asia but quickly spread throughout Europe, in humid, continental climates. The slender stem can reach 150 cm in height, displaying white or pink spiral-shaped flowers (hence the plant's name).
Licorice, botanically known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial plant native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean region. It is known for its roots, which yield the sweet compound glycyrrhizin. It requires deep, fertile, and moist soil to grow.
The fir (Abies) is an evergreen plant belonging to the Conifer family. This genus includes at least 48-56 species of conifers in the Pinaceae family. They are found mostly in mountainous climates in North and Central America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub in the Myrtaceae family. Typical of Mediterranean vegetation, it is also widespread on other continents. It has a small stem (maximum 3.5 meters tall), long, oval leaves, and solitary, scented pink or white flowers.
Matricaria chamomilla is a member of the Asteraceae family. It exists in two varieties: German chamomile (Matricaria recutita, or Chamomilla recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), which has a similar appearance. The daisy-like flowers are harvested and dried for herbal teas.
The bearberry plant is Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, a species of the Arctostaphylos genus and the Ericaceae family. It is found in regions near the Arctic Circle and in the subarctic Northern Hemisphere (bear-like because bears are fond of it).
Mint (Mentha) is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. Known for its aroma, it has a woody rhizome and oval, serrated leaves. The many species of mint have similar medicinal properties., thanks to the presence of menthol as a common component.
Thymus vulgaris is an aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family that grows wild in the Mediterranean region. This shrub with dense bushes can reach 20-30 cm in height. The stems are thin, the leaves are narrow, elongated, and very fragrant; they are green with gray hues.
The lime tree is a plant of the Tilia genus - Tiliaceae family. The Tilia cordata Mill variety is cultivated primarily for medicinal purposes. It is native to Europe and the Caucasus, and grows in hilly areas.
How to prepare herbal tea using the spirea-based herbal mixture
The infusion is obtained by pouring about 3-5 grams of the herbal mixture into a cup (250 ml) with 250 ml of water at 100°C.
Let the herbal tea steep for 8 to 10 minutes before drinking. Honey or sugar can be added for sweetness.
Herbal Blend: Side Effects and Contraindications
This blend has no particular contraindications when taken in the recommended doses. It is not recommended for those who are hypersensitive to one or more ingredients, have allergies, or have intolerances. It is recommended not to consume the herbal tea for long periods to avoid the risk of side effects. The presence of salicylic acid may require medical advice if you are taking aspirin or other anticoagulant medications. This herbal tea is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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