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In fact, using herbs for health and well-being has actually been part of our culture for millennia. The medicinal use of many common herbs were documented by Roman scholars and some have been found in Egyptian and prehistoric burial sites.  \nTraditional herbal medicine embraces many layers of healing within the body. Herbs have subtle effects on our hormones which control our behaviour and each herb has its own particular role to play for each individual. Used wisely, herbs create homeostasis and balance within the body. That said, herbs can be immensely potent and, in addition, we are all individual with individual needs, which is why seeking help from a trained practitioner is always ideal.  \nYarrow has been found in burial caves from 60,000 BC  \nThis booklet covers the range of herbs that we sell as teas. For each herb we list its traditional uses. Many of these herbs have other uses other than a tea, such as, in a bath, poultice or compress. The information here has been collated from a number of sources but is not meant to be definitive and is designed only as a guide.  \nThe practice of making medicinal remedies from herbs (herbal pharmacopoeia) is avast subject and I would invite you to explore through your own experience, reading about the science of how herbs grow, the subtle phytochemicals they contain and how they can interact within our physiology; the known benefits and the situations where one should avoid them (contraindication) . This can be a fascinating journey and is made all the more interesting by going out into nature and looking for the plants themselves.  \nHow to makeTeafrom a Herb  \nHerbal tea can be made in a tea-pot, a French presse cafetier, or in a tea-ball, to get the health benefits from the tea it’s as simple as steeping the herb for 5 minutes (unless stated otherwise) .  \nFurther Reading  \nThere are an abundance of good sources of reading on the web, many of which were used to compile this booklet. Generally just google ‘Herbal Medicine’ followed by the name of the herb. Here are some of our favourite sites that we used:  \n[www.wikipedia.org](www.wikipedia.org)[ ](www.wikipedia.org)[www.webmd.com](www.webmd.com)[ ](www.webmd.com)[www.hbmag.com](www.hbmag.com)[ ](www.hbmag.com)[www.healthline.com](www.healthline.com)[ ](www.healthline.com)[www.wisperingearth.co.uk](www.wisperingearth.co.uk)  \ngeneral information on a herb, history, cultivation and use a good source of scientific information on herbs.  \na health magazine with in-depth blogs on herbs.  \nwith various articles covering herbs and their uses.  \na beautiful site with in-depth history and uses of herbs.  \nDisclaimer, Quality and Allergies  \nWe have made every effort to make the information in this booklet complete. However, any information in this booklet is not given as advice, and St. Albans Wholefoods through Eat Wholefoods (trading name) accepts no responsibility for the use to which the products are put, and to the effects thereof. All of us have individual tolerances for herbal teas. Sometimes they won’t suit our needs and we may have a reaction, though this is rare. If you have any adverse reactions we recommend that you discontinue use immediate and seek medical attention. If you are not sure, please consult your doctor or a professional herbalist before trying it.  \nAll the botanicals we stock are laboratory tested for identification and compliance with the British and European pharmacopoeia standards. Microbiological analysis is carried out on all batches of culinary herbs and spices and there is a full batch traceability. All our herb teas are packed in an environment which contains peanuts, celery seeds, mustard","cbCaitvrDc4jEFN4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitvrDc4jEFN4","pdf",2332962,"English","# Introduction\n## How to make tea from a herb\n## Further Reading\n## Disclaimer, Quality and Allergies\n## A Word About Eat Wholefoods\n## Herbs by Name","[{\"question\":\"What is the booklet’s purpose?\",\"answer\":\"It is a guide to the range of herbs sold as teas, listing each herb’s traditional uses and offering general information rather than definitive advice.\"},{\"question\":\"How should herbal tea be prepared?\",\"answer\":\"Herbal tea can be brewed in a tea-pot, French press, or tea-ball by steeping the herb for about 5 minutes unless stated otherwise.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the booklet say about safety and allergies?\",\"answer\":\"It advises that herbal information is not personal advice, highlights individual tolerances, and recommends discontinuing use and seeking medical attention for adverse reactions. 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