Jem's Digestive Blend - 50g

An excellent tea for before, during, or after eating. This blend soothes the belly and relaxes the body. The spiciness of Ginger root offers warmth while the aromatics of Cardamon, Fennel seed, and Orange peel gently stimulate digestion. Dandelion root jumps in with the ever important bitter notes, reminding us of how bitter balances sweet. Marshmallow root smooths things over with its demulcent properties, providing slippery support to internal tissues. Lastly the sunny petals of Calendula flowers round out the blend with a sprinkle of astringency to soothe any gut inflammation. 

Community Herbalist Notes: 

I love this blend as an ally to help me digest food as well as people, places, and experiences. In particular I lean on the presence of the three roots—ginger, dandelion, and marshmallow—they offer me grounding energy and downward motion after a long day. Jem’s Digestive Blend can be brewed as a hot infusion or even gently simmered on low heat for 10-15 minutes to draw out the potency of the denser roots and seeds. 

Ginger, dandelion root, marshmallow root, fennel seed, orange peel, cardamom, and calendula petals.

Disclaimer: Anything in the above that reads like medical advice or health related claims is purely myth and legend—not endorsed by the FDA or other governing and policing bodies to whom we pay homage in all things.

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Snake

Community Herbalist

A skilled healer who can regenerate their skin and kill parasites with their venom, the snake blends herbs that enhance your body’s natural processes of renewal. Their intimate knowledge of medicinal plants is reflected in how they seem to both coil around and enter into their mixing bowl. The staff rising behind them, like the Rod of Asclepius, symbolizes their dedication to serving the community as a healer. Offering you the handle of their wooden scoop, the snake invites you to learn more about the healing power of plants.

Surrounded by roses, the snake uses flowers with both healing properties and protective thorns—essential for a quick recovery free from complications. When caring for your health, the snake encourages you to create boundaries with the necessary “thorns” for protected rest and renewal.

Tales of the Dancing Dragon recounts a Chinese folktale about the renowned community herbalist Sun Xiyao, who came across an injured young snake while collecting herbs by the river. Using his healing skills, he saved the green snake’s life. In gratitude, the snake’s grandfather gifted Sun a catalog detailing the uses of all the herbs that grew along the riverbank. 

The snake encourages you to draw upon this ancestral knowledge by seeking out healers who can help you maintain good health. They extol the virtue of vibrant health and urge you to take proactive measures against small ailments before they grow into larger issues. Don’t wait for an emergency to explore the wisdom gathered along rivers and mountain trails from serpents and other teachers.