Want a quick and easy way to brew a cup of tea?

These infusers are perfect for brewing up your favorite cup of tea quickly and easily. When making an individual cup of tea, this is definitely my favorite choice. 

Easy to use

1. Just set infuser in your cup.
2. Put in your tea of choice in infuser.
3. Pour boiling water over tea.
4. Let tea steep for 5 minutes.
5. Pull out.

Laser Cut (Good size for both cup and teapot):

Measures: 7" x 4.25" x 2.25" / 18cm x 11cm x 5.5cm

Laser cut perforations are great for any type of tea but superior for small leaves and fine cut teas.

Wide rim rests on teapots and cups.

Stainless steel

Regular (Good size for cup):

Measures: 3.75" x 3.75" x 2" / 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 5cm

This decorative tea infuser features sun, moon and star cut-outs along its rim.

The infuser is specially designed to use with teapot or cup.

Made of stainless steel.
  
Hand washing recommended.

TEA TREE (Melaleuca alternifolia)

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, immune stimulant, antibiotic, antiparasitic, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, decongestant, analgesic

AFFINITY FOR: tissue and skin, brow and sacral chakra, metal and fire elements

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Myrtaceae

PART UTILIZED: leaves

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Tea tree is a very strong and pungent oil. It is very effective in killing airborne bacteria.

APPLICATION: Tea tree should be diluted before applying to the skin except in the case of insect bites, where it is best applied undiluted.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: The aroma of tea tree can help us replace a victim mentality with a desire to understand why events and circumstances happened as they did. Tea tree can be used to bring both tolerance and growth into our lives. Tea tree starts the process of spiritual and emotional cleansing. It can help us turn toward the positive and find refreshment for our spirit. The aroma of tea tree essential oil has the feel of a good friend who has come to help us "clean house". The cleaning up and throwing out will be good for us and will be far less painful than we have imagined it would be.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: Tea tree essential oil is effective against some of the nastiest microbes on the planet. Tea tree can prevent sepsis in wounds and it (or something else effective) should be used to treat wounds, boils, sores, cuts, insect bites, and stings. The only way to kill a virus is to weaken or rupture its protective shell called a cyst. Tea tree oil has been shown effective in this capacity, which greatly shortens the duration of viral infections. Tea tree is also a mild tissue regenerator, making it a sensible choice for rashes, nail or skin fungal infections, wounds, cold sores, acne, athlete's foot, ringworm, head lice, vaginal thrush (dilute very well here), and candida.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Tea tree has been in use as an antiseptic for centuries. It was used by soldiers and sailors in World War II in the treatment of tropical infections.

Measures:
Infuser: 6" x 2" x .88" / 15cm x 5cm x 2cm
Cup cover: 4" Diameter, 2" Height with Flag

Stainless steel golf club tea infuser rests in cup to steep loose teas. Golf green with flag doubles as both a cup cover to keep you drink warm and a drip catcher/tea bag holder. Ideal for single cups of hot or cold tea. 

Tea infusers provide superior loose tea taste and the small holes keep the loose tea inside.

Stainless steel infuser. Silicone cup cover.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Reflexology 

by Beryl Crane

"Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs"

by Penelope Ody

Here is a full-color guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 120 medicinal herbs and their therapeutic properties included. Penelope Ody’s guide is essential for natural healthy enthusiasts and herbalists.

All the parts of the plants that can be used medicinally are shown, from fresh flower petals or leaves to the root, bark, and juice. Each entry details the plant's chemical constituents, its actions, and its therapeutic applications—from exotic ma huang, used in China to treat asthma for 5,000 years, to humble cabbage, which has been effective against stomach ulcers in clinical tests. Here are more than 250 safe treatments to help alleviate common complaints and ailments:

• Aches & Pains
• Headaches and Migraines
• Infections
• Digestive Problems,
• Urinary Disorders
• Male Reproductive Problems
• And much more!

A special how-to section explains the preparation of herbal remedies. There is even a section on the historical uses of these herbs.

Paperback, 272 pages, English, Skyhorse Publishing, 2017

The Enzyme Factor

by Hiromi Shinya, MD

In The Enzyme Factor, Dr. Hiromi Shinya presents his research, grounded in his 45 years of medical practice in the United States and Japan. This research supports the idea of a miracle enzyme out of which all the enzymes the body needs are produced. He suggests cancer and other diseases occur when this key enzyme is depleted and cannot properly do its job. In this book he clearly shows how what we eat affects that key. Dr. Shinya's science is clearly explained and easy to understand. The suggestions for diet and lifestyle based on this science are simple and easy to follow. Even those who think they know everything about how to eat right will be surprised when they discover what is really healthy.

This simple health regime has led hundreds of his patients, many suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases, to perfect health.

Inside The Enzyme Factor you will discover:

• How to look younger and delay aging
  
  * How to live strengthen your body's natural defenses.
  
  * How to become a healthy 100 year old
  
  * Misconceptions with many dietary trends
  
  * What your intestinal traits can teach you about your health
  
  * Why drinking milk will cause osteoporosis
  
  * How your body will become oxidized if you eat oxidized foods
  
  * Why eating the meat of animals that have a higher body temperature than humans pollutes the blood
  
  * The inseparable relationship between the human body and the land
  
  * How love activates the immune system

Paperback, 162 pages, English, BJAIN Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2018

The Microbe Factor: Your Innate Immunity and the Coming Health Revolution

By Hiromi Shinya, MD

Prominent Japanese-American gastroenterologist Hiromi Shinya shows you how to boost your innate immunity in this follow-up to his bestseller, The Enzyme Factor. Here Dr. Shinya shows how cells protect and cleanse themselves and how the trillions of bacteria that live inside us can be turned to our benefit. He clearly explains the workings of our body's rejuvenating enzymes within cells and reveals simple techniques you can use to enhance this revitalizing power, including:

. The Shinya "Little Fast"

. The "tummy massage" for natural cleansing

. The miracle of drinking "good" water

. The "plant power" diet

It is all part of the Shinya Biozyme, a complete lifestyle, clearly explained here, that can turn trillions of microbes to your benefit and keep the "bad" microbial bugs from destroying your health. You can:

. Be vibrantly healthy.

. Attain and keep your natural weight.

. Be free from depression, nervous tension, or hyperactivity.

. Overcome allergies.

. Make small, easy changes for a healthy life.

Dr. Shinya also gives you the whole truth about popular diets -- what works, what doesn't, and why -- as he reveals his lifestyle recommendations the Shinya Biozyme, the key to natural beauty and vibrant good health.

Paperback, 170 pages, English, Millichap Books, 2011

The Mittleider Gardening Course: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Home Gardener

by Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider

What is the Mittleider Gardening Method?

A complete gardening system developed by Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider which guarantees high-yields, no guesswork, and success anywhere in the world.

High-Yield Gardening

• Maximum utilization of space, time, and resources
• Plant spacing is closer than traditional methods
• Vining plants are grown vertically
• Plants are fed natural mineral nutrients
• Plants can be grown in either soil beds or containers called "grow-boxes"
• Combines the best of soil gardening and hydroponic gardening without hydroponic expense

No Guesswork - An easy-to-follow plan that includes:

• What to plant
• When to plant
• Where to plant
• Proper spacing for the plants
• Efficient watering including an optional automated watering system
• How to produce the strongest and healthiest seedlings

Success Anywhere!

• Raise an abundance of vegetables and other cros in almost any soil, season, climate, and elevation
• Grow a great garden on a patio, a city yard, a country lot, a farm, a hillside, or a parking lot
• Proven around the world for over 50 years to dramatically increase garden productivity

Paperback, 290 pages, Food for Everyone Foundation, 2021

The Rave Diet & Lifestyle

by Mike Anderson

This is the Third Edition update to the RAVE Diet & Lifestyle. It has been extensively updated to include more documentation, recipes and sections. This edition does not include the Eating DVD. It describes a diet and lifestyle program that is designed for weight loss as well as the reversal of a wide range of diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, and the prevention of our common cancers. The author explains why Americans cannot lose weight, why modern diets don't work, and shows you how to reach your ideal weight by going back to the old-fashioned foods Americans used to eat, before losing weight was a problem. The book describes the relationship between diet and disease and explains why the standard American diet is responsible for the two largest killers in America today, cardiovascular disease and our common cancers. It also explores the relationship of diet to other diseases and how government policies are promoting diet-related diseases. For more information go to RaveDiet.com.

Paperback, 252 pages, English, RaveDiet.com, 2009

The Rocky Mtn Wild Foods Cookbook

by Darcy Williamson

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press
The Rocky Mountain Wild Foods Cookbook contains recipes and preparation methods for 28 varieties of wild plants easily found in the Rocky Mountains and the West.

Paperback, 251 pages, English, The Caxton Press, 1995

The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook

by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss

AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUP
Did you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water? Or that all of the world's tea originates from only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing, brisk Darjeeling black, tells a story in the cup about the land that nurtured it and the tea-making skills that transformed it.
 
In this authoritative guide, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou and Robert J. Heiss provide decades of expertise on understanding tea and its origins, the many ways to buy tea, and how to explore and enjoy the six classes of tea (green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and Pu-erh). Additional advice on steeping the perfect cup and storing tea at home, alongside a gallery of more than thirty-five individual teas with tasting notes and descriptions make The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook a singular source of both practical information and rich detail about this fascinating beverage.

Paperback, 208 pages, English, Ten Speed Press, 2010

Dimensions: 4.51" x .54" x 8.51"

THYME (Thymus zygis)

Thyme is revitalizing and nourishing to the nerves and emotions. It can help us overcome mental and emotional exhaustion, inability to concentrate, apathy, and uneasy feelings that have no cause. Thyme can aid us in finding a fresh view of a situation or a new way of doing something. It is specific for physical exhaustion, especially when there seems to be a lack of direction. General tonic for the stomach, thyme's carminative properties alleviate gas and bloating.

INGREDIENT IN:  LeBountiful, LeDelicate, LeDeliverance, LeEnergy, LeEternity, LeInsideOut, LeLifeForce, LeMariah, LeSimplicity, LeTendaCare

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal, anti-infective, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, pectoral, analgesic, expectorant, balsamic, stimulant, tonic, rubefacient, diuretic, emmenagogue, vermifuge, antivenomous, antiputrescent, immune stimulant

AFFINITY FOR: digestive system, immune system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, muscles, bones, base chakra, water element, metal element, heart meridian

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Labiatae

PART UTILIZED: leaves, stems, flowers

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Thyme should be diffused, either by itself, or as part of a synergistic blend, to purify the air of your home or office during the cold and flu season. (A blend would probably have a better aroma.)

APPLICATION: Dilute well to apply to the feet or body.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: Thyme is revitalizing and nourishing to the nerves and emotions. It can help us overcome mental and emotional exhaustion, inability to concentrate, apathy, and uneasy feelings that have no cause. Thyme can aid us in finding a fresh view of a situation or a new way of doing something. It is specific for physical exhaustion, especially when there seems to be a lack of direction and motivation more than overwork. Thyme can give us strength, self-confidence, and will power. It can help us think positively, allowing us to give ourselves credit for every little bit of will power we possess, instead of berating ourselves when we display less of it than we think we should have.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: As a general tonic for the stomach, thyme's carminative properties alleviate gas and bloating. Gas is an indication of poorly digested food. It can interfere with sleep, raise your blood pressure, become a threat to your cardiovascular system, cause severe stomach aches, cramps, and vomiting, as well as headaches and nausea. Thyme has a beneficial effect on heart valves. It relaxes the veins and arteries, reducing blood pressure, and as a result, reducing stress on the heart. It should be mentioned that, like nearly all natural remedies, thyme balances blood pressure, bringing it back to normal whether it is high or low.

The antiseptic and antiviral properties of thyme are strong enough to handle most situations. Thyme is even recommended, applied along the spine, for such ailments as spinal meningitis. Thyme, along with killing the invading microbes, aids lymphatic drainage and urine output, and strengthens the immune system. Thyme should be tried for lingering coughs.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Be sure to use Thymus zygis or Thymus vulgaris as they are milder; stronger types should never be used on children or those with high blood pressure. Red thyme is a Thymus zygis but the method of extraction creates concentrations of thymol that are excessive for frequent use or for use with children.

CAUTIONS: When not part of a blend, should be used with great caution or avoided altogether.

Elderberry Family Farm's Tropical Infused Raw Honey is an unfiltered, locally produced, all-natural sweetener, infused with orange, pineapple, mango, papaya, guava, and dragon fruit.

Made from the highest quality honey available, our Tropical Infused Raw Honey is a great way to get the health benefits of honey and tropical fruit in one delicious sweetener. This flavorful infused honey tastes wonderful by the spoonful or served on toast, in tea or other hot or cold drinks, and in your favorite recipes.

"The honey we sell is local to our farm in Payson, UT. Straight from the hive of our neighbor’s farm."

Tropical Infused Raw Honey 8 oz.

• Honey is highly nutritious, with traces of minerals and vitamins, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants to destroy free radicals. Honey is also anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antifungal, and acts as an energizer to help overcome fatigue and regain energy. Many of the beneficial nutrients in honey are destroyed in the pasteurization process of most commercially prepared honey products. Raw honey retains all the nutrients and medicinal properties that are lost when honey is heated. (1) *

• Oranges contain good amounts of provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin B6, and calcium; and are rich in plant compounds called polyphenols, which may help prevent and manage many chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. (2) *

• Pineapples have shown to contain nutrients and compounds have been linked to various health benefits, including improved digestion, a lower risk of cancer, and relief from osteoarthritis. (3) *

• Mango is rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, and antioxidants, and it has been associated with many health benefits, including potential anticancer effects, as well as improved immunity and digestive and eye health. (4) *

• Papaya contains powerful antioxidants like lycopene may reduce your risk of many diseases — especially ones that tend to come with age, such as heart disease and cancer. It may also defend against the visible signs of aging, helping your skin remain smooth and youthful. (5) *

• Guava may boost your heart health, digestion, and immune system, in addition to other benefits. (6) *

• Dragon Fruit supplies essential nutrients, prebiotic fibers, and beneficial plant compounds. (7) *

Ingredients: Raw Unfiltered Honey, Orange, Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Guava, and Dragon fruit.

If your honey hardens: Do not microwave. Simply place jar in a pan of hot water to gently soften. Do not place jar directly on heat.

This is a natural, whole food product. Separation will occur. Please stir gently before using.

CONTAINS HONEY – Do not give honey to children less than 1 year old.

(1) Honey
National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424551/
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research: www.jocpr.com

Click to access medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-honey-an-overview.pdf

Eight Raw Honey Benefits for Health: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/top-rawhoney-benefits

(2) Orange
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

(3) Pineapple
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

(4) Mango
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

(5) Papaya
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

(6) Guava
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

(7) Dragon Fruit
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

Disclaimer: External (outbound) links to other websites or educational material (e.g., PDF’s, research sources, etc.…) that are not explicitly created by Elderberry Family Farms are followed at your own risk. Under no circumstances is Elderberry Family Farms responsible for the claims of third-party websites or educational providers.

TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)

PART USED: Root

PROPERTIES: Hepatic (stimulates secretion of bile), Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Tonic (cardiovascular), Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Digestive (bile ducts and gastrointestinal), Cardiovascular

POSSIBLE USES: gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, liver disorders, inflammation

Turmeric, native to India and used there in both cooking and healing for all of recorded history, has experienced a tremendous surge of popularity in the United States in recent years—and it probably is as good an herb as its press makes it out to be. There have been thousands of studies conducted and articles published showing the benefits of Turmeric and its most renowned healing compound, curcumin.

I came across a reference to the University Medical Center so I went directly to their site to check it out. The rest of this section on Turmeric is taken directly from information on the University of Maryland site.

Turmeric has been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of conditions. Studies show that Turmeric may help fight infections and some cancers, reduce inflammation, and treat digestive problems. Curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric, lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. It also stops platelets from clumping together to form blood clots.

Turmeric stimulates the gallbladder to produce bile. One double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that Turmeric reduced symptoms of bloating and gas in people suffering from indigestion. Turmeric may also help people with ulcerative colitis; in one study those who took curcumin had a significantly reduced rate of relapse than those who took the placebo. Stomach ulcers, osteoarthritis, and heart disease were also studied. (These studies were conducted using extracted curcumin. In my experience, the herb—before laboratories mess with it—is even more effective and has far fewer, if any, side effects.)

There is much more information on this site about studies and possible uses for Turmeric. The site is also quick to point out that most of these studies were conducted either in petri dishes or with animals. There is, however, ample anecdotal evidence from the last few years to establish Turmeric’s place in the herbal world as an amazing and effective healer.

The following paragraph is taken directly from the University of Maryland Medical Center website:

“There has been a great deal of research on Turmeric’s anti-cancer properties, but results are still very preliminary. Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggests that curcumin may help prevent or treat several types of cancers, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon cancer. . .”

In a separate article, the University of Maryland site lists Turmeric (along with Slippery Elm, Marshmallow, Cat’s Claw, and Boswellia) as possible herbal treatments for Crohn’s disease.

©Copyright Butterfly Expressions 2020, 2021

Measures: 2" x 1.25" x 2" / 5cm x 3cm x 5cm

Slow brewing turtle tea infuser offers up a perfect, relaxing cup of tea.

Little turtle charm hangs right along the rim of your cup.

Pull open stainless steel turtle shell and add your favorite loose leaf tea.

High heat resistant to 392°F / 200°C.

Fits any standard size cup.

TY (Formerly Thyroid)

INGREDIENTS: Dulse, Oregon Grape, Nettles, Alfalfa, Irish Moss, Gotu Kola, Parsley Root

This recipe is effective in providing the minerals that are needed for healthy thyroid function. These nutrients are often missing in the diets of people living in the mountain west, as I do.

Thyroid medication has a lot of nasty side-effects and it does not even claim to heal the thyroid. The medications are artificial thyroid hormones. Having them in the system sends a signal to the thyroid gland that there is enough of the hormone in the body and it doesn’t need to produce any more. The result is an ever increasing need for the medicines in ever increasing dosages until, in too many cases, the side effects become quite nasty. Doctors play a game of moving people from one medication to another in an attempt to keep the side effects manageable.

The current medical standard for what numbers indicate a low thyroid are appallingly low. By the time your test comes back low enough for the doctor to mention the problem to you, you have been in trouble quite a while. Up to that point, a judgement call has already been made. Perhaps, the theory is, the thyroid will recover without medication and all will be well and things aren’t quite bad enough to justify the medications with their long list of side effects. The beauty of the herbal world is that we don’t have to make those kinds of judgements. The remedies we give provide the body with nutrients, not drugs. There are not side effects except those created when the body uses the nutrients to cleanse itself of toxins.

KNA also provides the nutrients needed by the thyroid. Taking one or the other as a daily supplement whether or not you have thyroid issues will ensure that you never do and will make you feel more healthy and energetic.

The thyroid gland requires a lot of nourishment. Approximately 6 liters of blood pass through the thyroid every day, but this doesn’t do much to keep the thyroid “fed” unless the required nutrients are available in the blood.

©Copyright Butterfly Expressions 2020, 2021

VALERIAN - Valeriana officinalis

Perennial / Sun to Part Shade

Organically Certified Seeds / Open-Pollinated / Untreated / GMO Free

Clumping herbaceous perennial native to temperate Eurasia.

APPEARANCE: Flowers pink and white to 5 feet tall.

GROWING INFORMATION: Hardy to Zones 4 to 8. Plant thrives in moist yet well-drained soil in the sun to part shade. In the spring, sow seed in pots or directly in the garden. Press seed into soil surface and keep evenly moist and in the light, with germination in 10 to 16 days. Seedling leaves do not resemble mature Valerian leaves. Thin or transplant 1 to 2 feet apart.

USE: Tender, edible leaves and narcotically scented flowers typify these demure, sedative plants.

100 Organically Certified Seeds / package

Rich, smooth, and naturally sweet, it brings comfort and warmth to every bite. Made with raw, unfiltered honey and whole vanilla beans, this indulgent blend delivers deep, creamy flavor without any added sugars or extracts. Drizzle it over oatmeal, stir it into coffee or tea, or use it in baking for a subtle hint of vanilla that feels both rustic and luxurious. A cozy pantry staple and a thoughtful gift for any honey lover. Elderberry Family Farm's Vanilla Infused Raw Honey is an unfiltered, locally produced, all-natural sweetener infused with vanilla.

"The honey we sell is local to our farm in Payson, UT. Straight from the hive of our neighbor’s farm."

Vanilla Infused Raw Honey

• Honey is highly nutritious, with traces of minerals and vitamins, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants to destroy free radicals. Honey is also anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and antifungal, and acts as an energizer to help overcome fatigue and regain energy. Many of the beneficial nutrients in honey are destroyed in the pasteurization process of most commercially prepared honey products. Raw honey retains all the nutrients and medicinal properties that are lost when honey is heated. (1) *

• Vanilla studies suggest that specific compounds in vanilla extract and beans may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. (2) *

Ingredients: Raw Unfiltered Honey, Vanilla.

If your honey hardens, DO NOT MICROWAVE. Simply place the jar in a pan of hot water to gently soften. Do not place the jar directly on the heat.

This is a natural, whole food product. Separation will occur. Please stir gently before using.

CONTAINS HONEY – Do not give honey to children less than 1 year old.

(1) Honey
National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424551/
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research: www.jocpr.com

Click to access medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-honey-an-overview.pdf

Eight Raw Honey Benefits for Health: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/top-rawhoney-benefits

(2) Vanilla
Health Benefit Reference
https://www.healthline.com

Disclaimer: External (outbound) links to other websites or educational material (e.g., PDF’s, research sources, etc.…) that are not explicitly created by Elderberry Family Farms are followed at your own risk. Under no circumstances is Elderberry Family Farms responsible for the claims of third-party websites or educational providers.