Description: Sustainably hand harvested, dried and packaged by the members of the Manitoba Wild Harvesters Association.  Available in 10 gram packages.

NOTE: 2001 crop sold out. New crop available in late summer 2002.  Order early to ensure delivery. 

Labrador Tea (bush tea)

Description:  Labrador Tea has been used by First Nations people for millennia. It has also been used by trappers and other bush workers for generations. Also known as "bush tea," "muskeg tea" and "medicine tea," Labrador Tea is an aromatic shrub which grows in abundance throughout the boreal forest, sub arctic and arctic tundra. It is said to relieve tension and has been used to relieve stomach complaints and headaches, or -- as a warm bath -- to treat arthritis of the hands. It is also used as an aromatic when spilled over hot rocks in a sweat lodge.  To make Labrador Tea, a small quantity of leaves are boiled in water.  Sold in 4 ounce packages:  U.S. $6.99/package

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