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    I've recently had the good fortune of discovering a wonderfully delicious tea. On a pure whim I decided to try I found it in my grocer's organic aisle. Not only is it tasty, I just googled schizandra (as I've never heard of it before) and learned all sorts of interesting things. Things such as:

    There have been numerous reports on schizandra's ability to quicken reflexes, increase work efficiency, control anger and combat neurasthenias (headaches, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations). Other reports have mentioned increased cognitive function and increased memory. A recent study concluded that schizandra may be a useful herb to reverse depression, particularly that due to adrenergic exhaustion. Recent research studies have indicated that schizandra has numerous biological activities, including: anti-bacterial, mild stimulant, liver protective, anti-depressant, antioxidant, adaptogen and cardiac tonic.



    Schizandra has a long history of medical use in the oriental countries. In China, Schizandra is one of the components of the herbal medicine Shenmai San, which is used to treat coronary heart disease. Schizandra is used for the treatment of different diseases, including insomnia, irritation, palpitation and dyspnea. Schizandra is also used a general tonic, for treatment of skin disorders and as sedative.
    Recent studies have shown that Schizandra possess following properties: anti-bacterial, cardiac tonic, antioxidant and anti-depressant. Schizandra contains also phytoestrogens. This explains why Schizandra is used by menopausal women to treat cardiovascular disease. The phytochemicals which might be responsible for this action have not yet been identified. Young Joo and colleagues concluded in his study "Extracts from Schizandra chienensis Fruits Activate Estrogen Receptors: A Possible Clue to its Effects on Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxation" in Biol.Pharma. Bull 27(7) 1066-1069 (2004) that schizandra extracts act as a weak phytoestrogens.
    In Russia, schizandra is a registered medicine for vision problems.



    I also particularly like that the tea is fair-trade and the schizandra is organic. I'll also admit that what really closed the deal on my purchase was the brand name: Saphara (soooo close to Sapphire I just had to have it! ) Apparently Saphara is part of the Celestial Seasonings line. Anyhow, what are some of your favorite brands of fair-trade/organic teas? Any exotic super hero blends?


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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    Well, hey! We seem to be on a similar wavelength today!
    I've extremely interested in this, I love teas. Will def. check this out. Thanks for the info!!
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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    Quote Originally Posted by lildreamer316 View Post
    Well, hey! We seem to be on a similar wavelength today!
    I've extremely interested in this, I love teas. Will def. check this out. Thanks for the info!!
    yeah, I thought the exact same thing!

    Anyhow, apparently it's a brand new line of tea just released this past fall. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!


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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    Oooohhh good find. Thanks. I am adding it to my faves now, so that I dont forget to check it out.

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    i have the tropical rooibos tea from this line. it's quite tasty.
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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    And I can just get them at the supermarket? I see they are made by celestial seasonings?

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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    ^yes, but they'll likely be found in the organic section, not with the earl gray or celestial teas.


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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    wow that does sound good. i don't think i will be able to find it here in france, but i will try. i like to drink green tea with some lemon juice in it. a little honey in it makes it taste lovely, but i go without the honey now. i have it first thing when i wake up and it immediately cleans me out. good if you're blocked up.
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    Default Re: Saphara white tea with schizandra berries

    ^even if you can't find this particular brand I'm sure you can still locate a premium blend with schizandra. Maybe an Asian blend or something from an asian market since schizandra has a long history of use in Asian countries?

    Mina Loy, I can't wait to try them all!


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