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Yellow Dock (Rumex Crispus) is one of the best blood cleansing herbs for chronic skin diseases, purges lymph glands, liver ailments, psoriasis, anemia, rheumatism, coughs and helps with Iron deficiency. Sometimes referred to as "curled dock", because of its twisting leaves, Yellow Dock is native to Europe and north Asia. Yellow Dock is found nearly worldwide and produces copious quantities of seed each fall making it almost impossible to eradicate. Early settlers and Indians utilized the entire Yellow Dock plant. The seeds were pounded into meal for eating, while the roots were used for its health properties and as a deep yellow dye. The leaves were prepared and cooked like spinach, ornamentally displayed in flower arrangements and, depending on their maturity, could produce either a red, gold or dark green dye. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. And inside, a single, reusable wax bag, instead of a polybag, seals in freshness. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

Delicious and good for you, Celestial Seasonings' Wellness Teas were created to compliment today's healthy lifestyle. This sampler is a thoughtful way to soothe a friend or keep you feeling your best. Sample the ancient herbal powers of 5 teas: Sleepytime Extra, Tension Tamer Extra, Echinacea Complete Care, Ginseng Energy, and Tummy Mint.

Used as a common remedy at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Valerian (valerian officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, to be strong, referring to both the health virtues of the plant as well as its distinct odor. It is often used for its soothing, relaxing beneficial properties. Peppermint (mentha piperita) is a universally-loved and widely-used flavorings. Peppermint's value comes from the mint's volatile oil, which contains menthol, and is added to many formulas for its therapeutic properties. So highly thought of, Peppermint was included in a list of plants being taken to the New World. Together, Valerian and Peppermint makes a calming, relaxing tea. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. And inside, a single, reusable wax bag, instead of a polybag, seals in freshness. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

Used for beneficial properties at the time of Hippocrates in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Valerian (valeriana officinalis) is native to England, Europe and the United States. Valerian derives its name from the Latin valere, to be strong referring to both the health benefits of the plant as well as its distinct odor. It was also referred to as All-Heal during the Middle Ages in Britain. In centuries past, it was taken for its soothing, beneficial effect, used as a condiment during medieval times and as a perfume during the 16th century. Today, Valerian Root is used throughout Europe and the U.S.Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits, and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources - this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags, or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each word is "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. Alvita, Natural herb teas that are good for you and the environment.

Uva Ursi (Artostaphylos Uva Ursi) contains a compound called arbutin which has the ability to drain excess water from cells, promoting an antiseptic effect on the kidneys. Uva Ursi may help with bladder infections, cystitis, diabetes, nephritis, water retention, liver ailments and chronic diarrhea. Natural Herb Teas that are good for you and the environment. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits, and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources - this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags, or staples attached. Event he tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each word is "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. A bushy, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves, Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) was recognized as an important herb by European herbalists of the 13th century. Marco Polo first discovered this herb's uses when in China, Kublai Khan learned of it during his invasions. When the early North Americans colonists arrived in the new country, they found the Indians had independently discovered the many uses of Uva Ursi, which derives its name from the Latin Uva or "grape" and Ursus, meaning "bear" since the fruit is rough and unpleasant and said to only appeal to bears. Another name for Uva Ursi is Bearberry or Bear's Grape. It is the leaves that are most often employed by man for their beneficial properties.

Tummy Mint Wellness Tea: There's nothing like a soothing cup of tea to settle your tummy naturally with the goodness of herbs.* This tasty blend contains just the right combination of sweet peppermint, delicately floral chamomile, and fennel to calm your stomach quickly but gently.* These are the same herbs our ancestors have used for many centuries for the stomach.* Tummy Mint is powerful when you most need it, but gentle enough to relax with after any meal for healthy digestion.* And the fantastic flavor makes it a delight any time.

A sore, scratchy throat can turn even the most even-tempered soul into a cranky bear. During times like these, tuck yourself in with a warm, soothing cup of Throat Soothers Tea. Comforting as a handmade quilt, this all-natural herb tea is specially blended to make life a little easier to swallow. Lemon grass and natural lemon flavors give this tea a citrus highlight. Licorice root, slippery elm, and ginger have been used for centuries to provide gentle yet very effective all-natural relief for sore throats. Throat Soothers Tea is a cup of soothing goodness to help your irritated throat feel better, naturally.

Tension Tamer Extra Wellness Tea: You may already know how soothing Tension Tamer can be when you're having a hectic day. Now, on those days when you need extra help coping with stress, we've developed Tension Tamer Extra.* This Wellness Herb Tea contains potent herbs that tame tension naturally.* Eleuthero, tilia, and chamomile are favorites, used for centuries for relieving stress.* These all-natural herbs with stress-busting B Vitamins and a delightful minty, soothing taste assure you a relaxing moment in your busy day.

Take a sip of Sugar Plum Spice and journey with us to the Land of the Sweets in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Here you'll find gingerbread houses, trees laden with sugar plums and days filled with sunshine. This is the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is beautiful, gentle and kind. We created this tea to pay tribute to her. Sugar Plum Spice is made with 100% natural herbs and the festive flavors of plum and spice, with just a hint of sweetness.

Strawberry Kiwi Herb Tea: Mmmmm. . . . the sweet taste of a fresh picked strawberry; and the tangy flavor of an exotic kiwi. Together, strawberries and kiwis make an extraordinary combination! That's why our Strawberry Kiwi Herb Tea is a true favorite. This all-natural herb tea has the fabulous aroma of sun-ripened strawberries intensified by the kiwi's crisp citrus essence. And naturally caffeine-free, Strawberry Kiwi Herb Tea is delightful either hot or iced. So let a steaming cup rock you into a delicious day. Or try it chilled for downright fruity refreshment!

Strawberry Journey combines dried fruit with decaffeinated green tea serving up fresh picked strawberry aroma and antioxidant benefits.

St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) has been used for more than 2000 years. The leaves and flowers of St. John's Wort contain special glands that release a red oil when pinched. Recommended in the first century by the naturalist Pliny, and the physician Dioscorides, St. John's Wort has a long and varied history of use by the Romans and Greeks. In addition to its health benefits, St. John's Wort was also believed to be a protector against evil. Early colonists introduced the plant into North America but found the Indians using the native American herb in much the same ways Europeans used the Old World plant. Today, St. John's Wort is enjoying renewed interest by both herbalists and researchers. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again and the finish is water-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

Spearmint Leaf (Mentha Spicata) has been traditionally used fro stomachaches, diarrhea, nausea, colds, headaches, cramps, fevers, and as a folk cancer remedy. Alvita Spearmint Leaf Tea Bags. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources-this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. And inside, a single, reusable wax bag, instead of a polybag, seals in freshness. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. Alvita, Natural Herb Teas that are good for you and the environment. Spearmint (mentha spicata) is one of the most common edible plants of the mint family. Spearmint is often used in cold drinks and juleps and to impart a delicate aroma to fruit salads, meats, new potatoes, peas, jelly, vinegar and sauces. In addition to the many traditional culinary uses for Spearmint, ingenious cooks have created some unusual delicacies. For example, Indians in New England would roast mint leaves, then salt and eat them. They would also dry their meats in layers with mint leaves in between. Cosmetically, Spearmint can be used as a soothing bath herb, an ingredient for facial steams, and as an astringent for gently cleaning oily skin. Spearmint possesses properties similar to Peppermint, but it is milder and more fragrant and is usually preferred over Peppermint by children.

Sleepytime Extra Wellness Tea: Maybe you've always enjoyed a cup of Sleepytime Tea to help you relax and unwind at the end of the day. Now, for those nights when you need extra help getting to sleep, we've developed Sleepytime Extra.* This powerfully effective Wellness Herb Tea contains a potent herb not found in Sleepytime - valerian - that promotes extra fast, restful, natural sleep.* Valerian is a folklore favorite used for centuries to soothe the mind and body at bedtime.* And the calming flavor of spearmint and orange blossom is good for your spirit.

Sleepytime® Herb Tea: Sleepytime Herb Tea, a comforting blend of chamomile and spearmint, creates a lullaby of tender flavor to soothe your senses. This 100% natural, gentle cup of hot tea lets you curl up under a quilt of flavor and quiet the tensions of your world. The part of your day shared with Sleepytime is like coming home to find a friend waiting for you by the fire. There's no calm like the sigh from the spirit when you take this moment for rest and reflection ... there's no time like Sleepytime.

Senna (cassia angustifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian medical papyrus, dating to the 16th century B.C., Senna was prescribed by the physicians for their distinguished patients. It was also used extensively by Arabian physicians, according to their 9th century A.D. writings. Senna was introduced to Europe before the Crusades and has been widely used ever since. The American Senna, a variety of the European species. Senna is often combined with various aromatic herbs. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources-this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

Senna (cassia angustifolia) is a small, peelable-bark shrub that grows in the upper Nile regions of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. Senna was used over 3500 years ago by ancient Egyptian medical papyrus, dating to the 16th century B.C., Senna was prescribed by the physicians for their distinguished patients. It was also used extensively by Arabian physicians, according to their 9th century A.D. writings. Senna was introduced to Europe before the Crusades and has been widely used ever since. The American Senna, a variety of the European species. Senna is often combined with various aromatic herbs. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources-this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable . The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

Scullcap (Scutellaria Laterifolia) relaxes nervous tension, induces calm and counteracts sleeplessness. It eases premenstrual tension, strengthens the brain, and treats epilepsy, hysteria and treating seizure. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the earth and its precious resources-this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrinkwrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. A member of the mint family, Scullcap (scutellaria lateriflora) often grows among other mints along the banks of rivers and lakes and in other moist places. It is a beautiful blue-helmeted flowery plant whose name is derived from the Latin, "scutella", meaning a small dish, in reference to the shape of the appendage to the flower which resembles a cap in appearance. A native of America, the Cherokee Indians relied on Scullcap for its healthful properties. In 1772, Dr. Lawrence Van Derveer undertook several experiments with this species with positive success.

Saw Palmetto (Serona Repens) has been discovered by scientist to prevent the conversion of testosterone to dihydortestosterone which helps to prevent the development of prostate disease. Saw Palmetto is also suggested for genitourinary problems, endocrine disorders, infertility, impotence, menstrual disorders, ovarian dysfunction, lactation, thyroid deficiencies, and painful menstrual periods. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources-this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible. A native of the coastal dunes of Florida and Texas, Saw Palmetto (Sereona repens) has been an important food source for the local Indian populations. Native Americans have long consumed the fruit of this tree, harvested honey from its flowers, and the fanlike branches of this palm also made serviceable brooms. The palm-heart or terminal bud of the Saw Palmetto makes an excellent salad or cooked vegetable. In addition, all parts of the plant are known for their health properties, some of which were borrowed by European settlers. A number of recent studies suggest that extracts of the plant may be beneficial in the management of specific health concerns. Alvita, natural Herb Teas that are good for you and the environment.

Sarsaparilla (smilax officinalis) has been used for its beneficial properties for hundreds of years by many different cultures. In Roman times, the young shoots were eaten, and the mature vines were worn as garland at festivals of Bacchus by the common people. According to ancient Roman writings, Sarsaparilla came from the maiden Smilax, who upon her love being slighted by the young Crocus, was transformed into this shrub. In other cultures, the herb was not popular until the 16th century when Spanish explorers discovered the Caribbean species, a prickly (zarza) vine (parra) that was small (illa). That description became our word Sarsaparilla, and for the next 300-400 years, Sarsaparilla was used extensively for its beneficial properties. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is soybean-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.

To the ancients, including the Arabians, Sage (salvia officinalis) was associated with longevity and was highly prized. The genus name derives from the Latin for salvation. In early Dutch trading days, the Chinese preferred Sage tea to their own native tea, and gave traders up to four times the quantity of their choicest tea in exchange. The American Indians used it both topically and internally for its health benefits. Sage is often used today as a spice for flavoring vegetables, chicken, meats, fish, and eggs. Sage is a heartening brew, if not made too strong. It can be sweetened with maple syrup, brown sugar or honey, or flavored with a squeeze of orange, lemon or a dash of cinnamon . Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources--this package and its contents being testimony. There is no plastic shrink wrap on the outside. The box is 100% recycled board that can be recycled again. The finish is water-based. Our tea bags are English Pillow Style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Even the tea bag paper is recyclable. And all our bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine bleached, to safeguard you and our ground water. Degradable. Recyclable. Reusable. The key component of each is the word "able". At Alvita, we wholeheartedly believe we are all able to play a key role in preserving the wondrous world we live in. For us, it starts with offering you the most environmentally safe and responsible herb teas possible.