Licorice Spice Tea

Benefits:

• Protects the lining of the stomach, mild laxative, relieves constipation and ulcer symptoms
• Anti-inflammatory
• Helps relieve mucous congestion in the respiratory tract (expectorant)
• Decreases spasms. Relieves cough and sore throat 
• Boosts the immune system
• Relieves allergies including hay fever
• Neutralize toxins in the liver, aids disorders of the liver (hepatitis)
• Relieve PMS symptoms (breast tenderness, bloating and irritability)
• Decreases plaque formation in arteries. Aids in cholesterol lowering
• Increases blood pressure
• Stress relief and anti-depressant
• Increases energy

Spices:

• Cinnamon – decreases cholesterol, lowers blood sugar, anti-oxidant, increases alertness and memory
• Orange Peel- relieves hangovers, bronchitis, constipation, bad breath, insomnia, cough and common cold. Improves weight loss, increases metabolism, lowers cholesterol and decreases inflammation
• Chinese star anise- Antibacterial, antiviral (herpes), anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Shikimic acid is extracted from Chinese star anise to make Tamiflu, the flu drug.
• Sarsaparilla- Anti-inflammatory (arthritis and gout), improves appetite and digestion. Improves mental concentration and memory.
• Orange oil – Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-septic, anti-depressant, improves relaxation and improves digestion
• Clove bud oil – helps relieve digestive complaints, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. Antiseptic and stimulating to the body. Improves blood circulation and warms the body.
• Cardamom oil – Decreases bad breath, fights tooth decay and gum disease, aids digestion, relieves heartburn and constipation.