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Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the green, oolong and white varieties.

Black tea is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized teas.

Black tea retains its flavor for several years.

In Chinese and culturally influenced languages, black tea is known as "red tea" .

Healthy Teas: Green-Black-Herbal-Fruit

Nutritional Information

Plain black tea without sweeteners or additives contains negligible quantities of calories, protein, sodium, and fat. Some flavored tea with different herbs added may have less than 1 gram of carbohydrates. All teas from the camellia tea plant are rich in polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant.

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Healing with Herbs List of Herbs and their Uses

Healing with Herbs

Herbs are the most ancient cultivated garden plants in the world. In fact, Mother Earth provides us with an endless array of herbs that are ours to use for healing, purification, protection, food, cosmetics, intoxicants, and magic. The earliest recorded herbal lore is thought to have been written in China about five thousand years ago. Apparently, there is a 2500 year old Chinese herb book that lists over 300 medicinal plants.

In 600 BCE, a center for higher learning was created by Pythagoras that utilized aromatic herb gardens as a means of stimulating and enhancing students' curiosity. Ancient Egyptians also made use of herbs in burials., and the ancient civilizations of India, Greece and Rome, all used herbs for cooking, fragrance, and healing powers. The use of herbs continued throughout the centuries into the Middles Ages of England where some of these writings incorporated aspects of folklore, medicine, astrology, and magic with herbs. All indigenous cultures have an herbal base for healing. Today, herbs still form the foundation of most medicines and many cosmetics.

Herbs have the potential to nourish the body and heal the mind, spirit, and body. However, using herbs improperly or using the wrong dose of particular herbs can have detrimental effects and even cause death. Therefore, it is extremely important to use the Great Mother's medicines carefully. Do your homework and remember, more does not mean better just because herbs are "natural"!

Dioscorides’ Materia Medica, c. 1334 copy in Arabic, describes medicinal features of

cumin and dill. Note: This image is in the public domain because its copyright has expired.

List of Herbs and their Uses

ACACIA (Acacia Senegal) Also known as: Arabic, Cape Gum, Christ's Crown, Egyptian Thorn, Gum Arabic Tree, Thorny Acacia.
Indigenous to: Northern Africa
Sacred to: Diana, Ishtar, Osiris, Ra. Burned on Hindu and Buddhist sacred fires. In Judeo-Christian Mythology, Acacia was the wood of the Ark of the Covenant and The Sacred Tabernacle, and Thorny Acacia was the plant from which Christ's Crown of Thorns was made.
Common uses: Powdered, dried acacia gum is added to hot water to from a throat coating mucilage that also prevents diarrhea.
Zodiac correspondence: Mars, Scorpio.

ADDER'S TONGUE (Erythronium Americium) also known as: Dog-Tooth Violet, Rattlesnake Violet, and Snake leaf, Yellow Snowdrop.
Indigenous to: North America
Sacred to: Hecate, Diana, Luna, Persephone
Common uses: Skin conditions
Zodiac correspondence: Moon, Cancer

AGAVE (Agave Americana) Also known as: American Agave, Century
Indigenous to: Hot, Arid, North and South America
Sacred to: Mayauel. Considered the Mexican sacred "Tree of Life and Abundance"
Common uses: Decoction of sap used for tonics and laxatives
Zodiac correspondence: Mars, Venus

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Disclaimer: Each individual may react differently to a particular suggested use of a plant, herb, or root. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

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Disclaimer: Each individual may react differently to a particular suggested use of plants, herbs, and roots. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.