{"product_id":"hilde-hemmes-tea-thyme-50g","title":"Hilde Hemmes Tea Thyme 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme herb (\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum or Thymus vulgaris)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis an aromatic herb with expectorant (expels phlegm from the respiratory tract) properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally, a hot infusion is one of the simplest ways to prepare most dried herbs for use as tea. To prepare each hot infusion, take one heaped teaspoonful of the herbs and pour one cup of boiling water over them. Cover the cup with a lid or saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the mixture to steep for 3-5 minutes and strain before using. A decoction is a method used for herbs such as roots, bark, twigs and berries. To prepare a decoction, take one heaped teaspoonful of herbs and place them in a saucepan with one cup of cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 10-15 minutes (longer if the roots are very hard) and strain before drinking. If not using the tea straight away, you can store it in a covered jug or container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and gently warm the mixture before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use: \u003c\/b\u003eInfuse 1-2 heaped teaspoons of Thyme herb in a cup of boiling water, steep for 5 minutes. Strain and drink several cups daily. Infusion may be gargled as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf not using the tea straight away, you can store it in a covered jug or container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and gently warm the mixture before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this brand: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn from a background and knowledge in herbs, Hilde Hemmes is the creative and inspirational energy behind her family-owned company, Herbal Supplies Pty Ltd. As Australia’s leading therapeutic herbal tea manufacturer, Hilde and her family take pride in being independent, competitive, flexible and fully-integrated, and their commitment to herbalism is still as strong as it was when the company was founded in 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years Hilde has collected many rare, out-of-print books on herbs and their uses, and has discovered many valuable recipes and ancient formulae that may otherwise have been forgotten. She made a significant contribution to the Australian herbal industry as a pioneer of Swedish Bitters (a multi-purpose tonic) and the herb Epilobium parviflorum (also known as ProstaLobium® ) which has traditionally been used in western herbal medicine to maintain \/ support prostate health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thyme Herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMB IN-HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43252602929391,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0889\/5215\/products\/June2022ProductResizing_19.jpg?v=1661933810","url":"https:\/\/goodnessme-box-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/hilde-hemmes-tea-thyme-50g","provider":"GoodnessMe Staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}