WATER PEPPER Herb Loose Tea Sustainably Grown ( Persicaria hydropipe)
Sustainably grown and wildcrafted, this traditional herbal use herb powers herbalist blends and natural folk uses. Loose tea fans enjoy it in elixirs, sleep aid teas, or vegan botanical mixes. A fiery and cleansing addition to your herbal tea collection. Support harmonizing and vitality with this traditional vitality plant.
Common Names: marsh-pepper, smartweed,English redleaf, English smartweed, English water-pepper,English la liao, renouee poivre-deau,Wasserpfeffer ,pepe dacqua
Habitat: Ditches, ponds, puddles, shores, and other damp sites with lush vegetation.Flowering time: July-September.
Description: Height: 20-70 cm (8-28 in.). Stem erect-ascending.Flower: Regular, approx. 3-5 mm long. Perianth consists of 4 (or 5) segments united from base to halfway, and with white or pinkish margins and greenish base. Pistil formed from 3 fused carpels, basally united styles 3. Stamens usually 6. Inflorescence a nodding spike.Leaves: Alternate. Almost stalkless, usually with short-hairy margins. Blade with entire margins, narrow-ovate, tapering but with blunt apex. Stipules fused into a stem-enclosing sheath (an ochrea) that is loose and fringed at the mouth.Fruit: Deep brown, oval, flat, 3 mm (0,12 in.) long achene.Water pepper flowers relatively late, and the last nuts drop on the snow to be dispersed by wind. Human-induced changes in waterside ecosystems, e.g. eutrophication, enhance the spreading of this species. Water pepper is almost cosmopolitan, although it is still absent from most of Africa.Water pepper is an annual which has been used as a medicine and seasoning. Its scientific name (hydropiper) means water pepper, just like the English name. Its leaves have a burning peppery taste. Water pepper has been used against many different maladies. It can also be encountered as an ingredient of Japanese spice mixes. When prepared by soaking in wine, it has been thought to determine the sex of unborn children in favour of boys. Water-pepper has also been used to give wool a yellow colour.
Plant Part/s Used Traditionally: The whole aerial part of the plant
Country of ORIGIN : BULGARIA
How to Use WATER PEPPER Herb:- Brew lightly to enjoy its peppery twist in tea.- Use in small amounts in elixirs or tonics.- Blend with traditional herbal use herbs for evening tea mixes.
Benefits:- Wildcrafted and sustainably gathered- Distinctive peppery character in herbal teas- Often used in teas with traditional herbal use herbs- a go-to herb in herbalist elixir blends- Adds complexity to botanical tea mixes
Safety Note: Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using any herbs, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. These herbs are intended for general wellness and traditional use only.
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WATER PEPPER Herb Loose Tea Sustainably Grown ( Persicaria hydropipe)
SKU : VodnoPiperiche_3_Stem
PrixÀ partir de 11,27 €
Wildcrafted & Naturally Grown – Our herbs are wildcrafted in their natural habitat, ensuring they grow in the most nutrient rich conditions for maximum potency.
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Bulgarian Herbs with Superior Nutrient Content – Sourced from Bulgaria, our herbs are renowned for having the highest concentration of beneficial compounds, making them more effective than standard alternatives.
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