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Lemongrass is a tropical herb that is popular in Thai cooking. Traditionally, is has been used to support normal respiratory function. Lemongrass tastes great and is a warming herb that can support digestion.

Green tea is made from the unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis, the same plant that gives us black and oolong teas. All teas from Camellia sinensis supply antioxidants, but because green tea is the least processed, it is said to contain the most antioxidant polyphenols, which are responsible for its many health benefits.

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful, sweet herb that has been used for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used herbs in all herbal systems. Licorice has been used traditionally to support the skin and the liver. It also is thought by herbalists to help soothe indigestion and the throat.

Jasmine is a large genus of flowering shrubs in the Olive family. In traditional herbal medicine, it is used to help to soothe the nerves. Jasmine flowers are often brewed as an herbal infusion, but are more often combined with green tea or sometimes an oolong tea. Jasmine's mystic properties include bringing luck in wealth and love.

Alfalfa Leaf is a very mild, food-like nutritive plant in the pea family, which has been used in traditional herbal medicine for over 1,500 years. It is a natural source of protein, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and more.

Burdock Root - a member of the daisy family that originated in Eurasia - is now firmly established as a naturalized plant in North America. Herbalists value burdock for helping to detoxify the liver. The root is served as a food in Japan, where it is known as gobo. Resembling a long brown carrot, burdock can be prepared in the same way you might enjoy a carrot, such as fresh juice or in a stir-fry dish.

The root of a plant that many see as a pesky yard weed is a celebrated liver cleanser in the world of herbal medicine. Dandelion root has been traditionally used to support the liver, which in turn can support the skin.

Grapeseed Extract supplies procyanidins and resveratrol- antioxidants that combine to scavenge free radical and can help protect proteins and DNA from damage.

Irish Moss is a seaweed commonly found on the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. Irish Moss supplies large carbohydrates that can absorb water and become slimy. This quality is thought by herbalists to make it soothing to the lungs and digestive tract.

Bring water just to boiling and steep 3 minutes. Enjoy 1 to 3 cups throughout the day.