The Oku NZ Restore Tea is a magical blend of several native New Zealand herbs (Kawakawa, Karamu, Kumarahou, and Manuka), combined with the spiciness of Cinnamon and the wonderful properties of Nettle leaf. Together the herbs support your body staying in balance and harmony.
Karamu (Coprosma Robusta) was traditionally used in Maori medicine for inflammation, as well as kidney and bladder complaints.
Kumarahou is still much used for respiratory ailments, from coughs and colds through to bronchitis.
Manuka is used as a regular tea, but also to treat kidney, bladder and stomach complaints.
Oku Digest Kawakawa and Houhere Tea combines the medicinal benefits of native Kawakaw and Houhere leaf with those of well known Peppermint and Ginger, to create a comforting tea that can be consumed anytime, but especially after meals.
Kawakawa is our native Pepper tree. There is some interesting research going on in New Zealand regarding the properties of Kawakawa, as it contains an abundance and diverse range of active ingredients already used in Western medicine. One of those compounds is pellitorine, known to have a numbing effect, which possibly explains why it was used for pain relief. Pellitorine can also help to reduce inflammation.
Other compounds found in Kawakawa include yangambin (anti-inflammatory in the cardiovascular system), and dopamine (helpful for the digestive system, providing a pathway to soothe gastrointestinal complaints, and also helpful for regulating insulin levels).
Nettle leaf is a rich source of antioxidants, and is used to reduce inflammation and allergic response.
Cinnamon is also high in antioxidants, and gives a warm, spicy flavour.
The beautiful pack includes 15 pyramid tea bags. The tea bags are compostable, and the tea is free of preservatives, gluten, and GMOs.
Proudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.
