Description Throat Herbal Tea from Vana Tisanes Flavor Profile: Throat Herbal Tea is simple, light, and smooth with a minty finish. Ginger Root and Peppermint Leaf give this tisane a refreshing, spicy kick, while the Sage Leaf and Licorice Root add a savory, herbaceous flavor. Slippery Elm Bark adds a creamy, light sweetness to Throat Herbal Tea. Botanicals: Chamomile Flower: Chamomile Flower is full of antioxidants, including apigenin which is a compound that binds to certain receptors in the brain to promote relaxation. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties which are helpful in reducing pain. Echinacea Root: Echinacea helps stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting drainage and elimination of toxins, which helps to fight and prevent potential infections. Ginger Root: Ginger Root is rich in antioxidants which combat inflammation and boosts the immune system. Ginger Root also has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties that enhance immune response. Licorice Root: Licorice is an effective adaptogen for its antiviral, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory properties which help to ease irritation and discomfort caused by upper respiratory disorders. Marshmallow Root: Marshmallow Root has a high mucilaginous content that makes it useful in treating coughs, cold, bronchitis, and other respiratory tract diseases. It acts as an enzyme to loosen mucus and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria which helps soothe sore throats and runny noses. Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint Leaf has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent the clogging of sinus due to infections, colds and allergies. One of the active compounds in Peppermint, menthol, helps you breathe easier when you’re feeling congested. Sage Leaf: Sage Leaf contains over 160 distinct polyphenols, plant-based chemical compounds that act as antioxidants in the body, which help to defend cells from damage caused by free radicals. It has antibacterial and astringent properties that can help to soothe and heal the throat. Slippery Elm Bark: Slippery Elm Bark full of antioxidants and contains mucilage, which coats the throat, acting as a barrier to help reduce coughing.
