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Herbal tea composed of various herbs

Panax ginseng is a plant with a slow-growing, sturdy root and belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is one of the most well-known plants in traditional Chinese medicine and has been used in Asia for thousands of years.
The name "Panax" comes from the Greek word for "all-healer," referring to the plant's historical reputation in traditional medicine. Panax ginseng contains unique compounds called ginsenosides, which are found only in this plant.
Other plants with "ginseng" in their names, such as Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) or Indian ginseng/Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), belong to different plant families and do not contain these specific ginsenosides.

Gunpowder (zhūchá) is a Chinese green tea that gets its name from the grey-green, tightly rolled leaves that are reminiscent of 18th century gunpowder. Another possible explanation is that "freshly brewed" sounds like *gun-pao-da* in Chinese.
When steeped in hot water, the leaves unfold, giving the tea its characteristic grassy and sometimes smoky flavour.
In China, this tea is also known as pearl tea (珠茶). Gunpowder is mainly produced in the Ningbo region and is one of the most popular Chinese export teas. Nowadays, the balls are rolled by machine, except for the higher quality varieties, which are still made by hand.

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood).
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a plant in the Asteraceae family. This species is listed on the Dutch Red List of Plants as relatively rare and moderately declining. It is a perennial plant that grows naturally in dry, calcareous, nitrogen-rich, and cultivated soils in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The genus name Artemisia is derived from the Greek goddess of hunting, Artemis.

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower).
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a plant native to Central and North America. Various parts of the plant have long been used in diverse cultures. Today, passionflower is also found in other parts of the world.
The striking flowers of Passiflora incarnata are edible and prized for their distinctive appearance. In autumn, the plant produces fruit, and the leaves are also edible. These leaves naturally contain various plant compounds, including tannins, flavanols, saponins, and choline, as well as minerals such as magnesium.

The American witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub belonging to the family Hamamelidaceae, native to North America from Nova Scotia to Minnesota, and from southern and central Florida to eastern Texas.
The shrub can reach a height of 6 to sometimes even 10 meters, with a bushy growth thanks to the many branches that arise just above the ground. The bark is light brown, smooth but somewhat flaky, and shows a reddish-purple color on the inside.
Blooming from September through October, the flowers of the American witch hazel display clusters of 4 stamens. They usually range from pale yellow to bright yellow, although orange or red hues also occur. The petals are ribbon-shaped and measure 10-20 mm in length.

Sheep's sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a perennial plant that is part of the knotweed family (Polygonaceae). This versatile plant grows to a height of 10 to 60 cm and spreads via numerous long, underground runners.
The leaves, which reach a length of 3 to 7 cm, have a characteristic spike shape and vary from obovate to narrow linear. From May until deep into autumn, sheep's sorrel adorns itself with plumes that usually have a greenish hue, sometimes with a light red glow. In certain specimens, the plumes can even turn dark red, which provides a striking contrast in the landscape.

Herbal tea composed of various herbs
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Oregano (Origanum vulgare), also known as wild marjoram, is an aromatic herb that has been used for thousands of years in various cuisines and cultures. The herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes rosemary, thyme, and mint.
Oregano naturally contains several plant compounds, including carvacrol, which is responsible for its characteristic spicy and slightly bitter flavor. This compound contributes to oregano's distinct aroma.
The most aromatic oregano grows naturally in Mediterranean mountain regions on calcareous soils. Wild oregano blooms in spring, after which it is traditionally harvested. Thanks to its flavor and composition, oregano is widely used in culinary applications and herbal teas.

Single herbal tincture made with dried herb of Usnea barbata (Old Man's Beard).
Usnea barbata, sometimes also called 'old man's beard', is a genus of lichens belonging to the ascomycetes. They are found in moist forests around the world, where they usually hang from tree branches. In rare cases they are also found on the bottom or on rocks. The genus belongs to the family of Parmeliaceae. Beard mosses are characterized by a shrub-like structure and a central axis from which branches arise. In areas free of air pollution they can grow 10 to 20 cm tall.

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