Opening the bag is a visual treat. Sweet flavours of fennel and liquorice root are refined with the light taste of cocoa, forming a wonderful base for the added mild herbs such as stinging nettle and lemon verbena. Our secret ingredient, green hemp leaves, will bewitch you with their very unique flavour.
 
Health-related effects of ingredients:
 
Hemp has been linked with several health benefits such as easing the digestive tract. 
 
Fennel has been used to promote menses, alleviate peri and menopausal symptoms and increase libido. It is soothing to mucosal tissue and helps milk production in lactating women. It also aids in “warming and activating” the digestion.
 
Liquorice is an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and an immunomodulating herb. It is known to have hormone regulating properties. It is a demulcent that helps to soothe inflamed tissue. It is used by herbalists for myriad inflammatory conditions including systemic and dermatologic inflammatory conditions. It is used also to help increase milk production during lactation. It must be used with caution in cases of hypertension. 
 
Stinging nettles can be used to reduce sugar cravings. They are used by herbalists as a strong infusion to treat iron deficiency anemia. They are also used to treat varicosities because of their powerful venotonic actions. Nettles are rich in vitamin C, A (carotenoids), B complex, D and K, and also in minerals calcium, magnesium, manganese, chromium, phosphorus, boron, potassium and silica. They have a strong anti-inflammatory effect being used for systemic and dermatologic inflammatory conditions such as RA and allergic rhinitis. 
 
Marigold (calendula) is high in antioxidants and is used to calm inflammation of the skin and mucosa, soothe the intestines, and heal burns. It also has antiviral and antimicrobial benefits. It is a hepatoprotective herb.
 
In Traditional Oriental Medicine, cinnamon has a warming and, therefore, stimulating effects on digestion. It is thought to have astringent effects on the uterine in cases of heavy bleeding by the mechanism of hormone regulation. It can increase circulation to the uterus. It is also known to have aphrodisiac effects and improve sexual function.