Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Licorice root supports endurance, nourishes adrenal glands, reduces cholesterol, and increases blood pressure, besides giving the tea a sweet taste, satisfying the immediate needs when drunk at the usual sweet craving times.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Dandelion is a powerful herb used to activate and tonify the digestive system, flush the kidneys, and rinse the liver. Dandelion leaf works as a choleretic, that increases the volume of secretion of bile from the liver as well as the amount of solids secreted. Within the Kidneys, it also works as a diuretic.

Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre): Gymnema is a powerful blood sugar regulating herb, that reduces blood sugar levels, it’s Indian name translates as ‘destroyer of sugar’. Gymnema blocks the absorption of sugar in the intestines and helps reduce sugar cravings. It encourages the body to transform more sugar into available energy and deposit less in fat stores. Possibly for this reason it is used as a herbal weight-loss remedy. Gymnema also is a slight diuretic and reduces cholesterol.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Fenugreek is most used in many cultures for convalescence – treating patients back to health and strength. Fenugreek has been used for kidney complaints in traditional Chinese medicine for at least 1000 years. Fenugreek is highly effective in its ability to reduce excess blood cholesterol and to improve blood sugar levels.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia): Cinnamon is used in the treatment of diabetes for its blood sugar-regulating function. It improves insulin sensitivity, seems to mimic the activity of insulin, stimulates glucose metabolism, and improves insulin signalling pathways and alternative pathways that cause increased cellular glucose uptake. Cinnamon is also anti-fungal and used to treat candida symptoms.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Milk thistle, also known as St. Mary’s Thistle, supports the liver and gallbladder, and is used for such diseases as hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones and jaundice. Promotes the flow of bile, and is known as a liver protector, both regenerating damaged liver cells and protecting them from a variety of toxins.

Directions:

One heaped teaspoon (2g) per cup of boiling water. Steep covered for 10-20mins. Drink 1-2 cups daily for maintenance, spread morning and afternoon or evening or when sweet cravings occur.
Diabetics drink 2-4 cups daily.

Contains:

Organic herbs of
Licorice (root), Dandelion (leaf), Gymnema (herb), Fenugreek (seeds), Cinnamon (Bark) with Milk Thistle (seeds – non-organic, fair trade)

Cautions:

Licorice Root may increase blood pressure and is contra-indicated for people with issues related to high blood pressure. Please consult your health practitioner before drinking this tea if this may apply to you.

Blood Sugar Regulating Blend

This herbal blend nourishes you, supports your blood sugar and reduces sweet cravings. Sweet tooth makes you feel balanced straight away.