GOOD EARTH MEDICINALS
European herbalism owes much to the work of herbalists who sought ways of maintaining health naturally so that modern medical interventions, such as surgery and drugs, would not be needed. Johann Kuenzle (1857-1945) was Switzerland's most famous herbalist. His small book, Herbs and Weeds (published in 1911 and revised in 1975), sold over one million copies in Europe.
Kuenzle learned both from contemporary local herb authorities, such as Father Kneipp (who's teachings remain highly influential in the European tradition), and from the long history of recorded herbal information, such as that of the famous 16th-century German authority Jacob Dietrich. Over the past 100 years, the ingredients of Kuenzle's formulas have been investigated with increasingly sophisticated scientific techniques. The individual herbs have been subjected to chemical analysis, pharmacological testing, and, in some cases, clinical trials.
Thus, the Kuenzle formulas as they come down to us today are derived from a long history of herbal wisdom, have been widely used by millions of Europeans over many decades, and are confirmed in their safety and efficacy by modern research. The constituents, activities, and applications for the herbs used in the tea blends are recorded in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, the German Commission E Monographs, and Herbal Medicine (Expanded Commission E Monographs).
Herbal formulas designed by Kuenzle have been manufactured in Minusio, Switzerland since 1924, with international distribution. More recently, they have been manufactured in Germany, where herbs are regulated in the same manner as pharmaceuticals. Good Earth Medicinals has imported 7 of the most popular Kuenzle formulas, and added 1 new formula designed on the basis of his methodology, to further this well-respected European tradition in the U.S. The ingredients are tested, processed, blended, and then packaged by licensed factories that are among the most technologically-sophisticated of their kind anywhere in the world.
The most famous Swiss herbalist, Johann Kuenzle,
whose formulas have
been sold for over 75 years in Europe,
are the basis of Good Earth Medicinals.
|
Formula
Name
|
Ingredients
|
Uses
and Recommended Dosage
|
| Tea
for Tension
|
Orange
blossom Lemon balm Valerian Hops Peppermint |
For relief of occasional nervous tension 1 cup three times a day and 1 additional cup before bedtime |
| Tea for Mood | Chamomile Hops Lemon balm St. John's wort Valerian Peppermint Licorice Star anise |
Helps
maintain a positive emotional outlook 1 cup three times a day |
| Tea for Sleep | Valerian Lemon balm Hops Orange blossom Peppermint Lavender Rosemary |
Relieves
occasional sleeplessness 1 or 2 cups in the evening and again before bedtime |
| Slimming Tea | Birch Goldenrod Juniper Lemon balm Licorice Fennel Coriander Anise Caraway Peppermint |
Supports
weight loss 1 cup (or more) three times a day |
| Tea for Digestion | Anise Fennel Peppermint Licorice Boldo Yarrow |
For
relief of occasional indigestion 1 cup after meals, up to 4 cups per day |
|
Laxative Tea |
Senna Fennel Anise Coriander Caraway Licorice |
Stimulant
laxative for constipation 1 or 2 cups in the evening |
| Tea for Colds | Meadowsweet Thyme Licorice Plantain Echinacea Elder Peppermint |
Cough
suppressant for common cold 1 to 2 cups three times per day; inhale vapors |
| Tea for Flu |
Green tea* *decaffeinated |
Cough
suppressant for influenza 1 to 2 cups, three times per day; inhale vapors |
Each teabag contains 1.7 grams of herb materials. Each box contains 15 individually-wrapped tea bags. Steep tea bags in 5-8 ounces of boiled water for 5-7 minutes before consuming; add honey or other sweetener if desired. Recommended dosage listed above is for adults and children 12 years of age or older; for children under the age of 12, consult a physician (Digestive Tea is suitable for children ages 6-12 at half the adult dosage).
