Herbal Tea Blend – 100 g

Dandelion Root | Milk Thistle | Nettle | Yarrow | Wormwood | Dried Orange Peel
(Taraxacum officinale | Silybum marianum | Urtica dioica | Achillea millefolium | Artemisia absinthium | Citrus sinensis)

Nature’s Bitter Strength is a traditional herbal blend built around classic bitter herbs long associated in European herbal practice with digestive bitters, liver-focused herbal traditions and natural metabolic support. The combination of dandelion root, milk thistle, nettle, yarrow, wormwood and dried orange peel creates a complex botanical infusion rich in bitter plant compounds, aromatic oils and naturally occurring phytochemicals.

In traditional herbal practice, blends of this kind were commonly prepared as part of herbal routines centred around digestive comfort, bile-related herbal traditions and the natural daily support of liver-associated functions. The herbs in this blend represent a classic composition of plants historically used in digestive bitters and traditional liver-supporting herbal formulas.

🌿 Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) — classic digestive bitter

Dandelion root is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional European herbal medicine, especially in herbal preparations associated with digestion and liver function.

The root contains compounds such as:

• taraxacin
• taraxasterol
• inulin
• sesquiterpene lactones
• phenolic acids

Traditionally, dandelion root appeared in herbal infusions associated with liver support, bile production and digestive stimulation.

🌿 Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) — classic liver herb

Milk thistle is best known for its unique group of compounds known as silymarin, a complex of flavonolignans naturally occurring in the plant.

Milk thistle contains:

• silybin
• silydianin
• silychristin
• flavonoids
• phenolic compounds

In traditional herbal practice, milk thistle has long been associated with supporting the liver and protecting liver cells.

🌿 Nettle (Urtica dioica) — mineral-rich herbal plant

Nettle leaf is widely recognised for its rich nutritional and mineral composition.

The plant contains:

• chlorophyll
• flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol)
• phenolic acids
• carotenoids

Nettle is also known as a natural source of minerals including:

• iron
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium

Traditionally it appears in herbal infusions associated with cleansing and metabolic support.

🌿 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — aromatic digestive herb

Yarrow contains numerous plant compounds responsible for its characteristic aroma.

These include:

• apigenin
• luteolin
• chamazulene
• sesquiterpene lactones
• tannins

In herbal traditions yarrow is commonly associated with digestive balance and women’s hormonal health.

🌿 Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) — strong bitter herb

Wormwood is one of the most powerful bitter herbs used in traditional herbal medicine.

It contains:

• absinthin
• anabsinthin
• thujone
• flavonoids
• phenolic acids

Traditionally wormwood was included in herbal blends associated with digestive stimulation and anti-parasitic herbal preparations.

🌿 Dried orange peel (Citrus sinensis) — aromatic digestive component

Orange peel adds aromatic citrus compounds that balance the strong bitterness of other herbs in the blend.

It contains:

• hesperidin
• limonene
• flavonoids
• essential oils

In herbal traditions citrus peel has long been used in herbal teas associated with digestive comfort and aromatic herbal tonics.

Main herbal reference

📚 A. Ożarowski, W. Jaroniewski – Medicinal Plants and Their Practical Use

Why these herbs complement each other

This blend combines several classic herbal actions:

• bitter herbs (dandelion root, wormwood) traditionally linked with digestive stimulation
• liver-support herbs (milk thistle, dandelion)
• mineral-rich herbs (nettle)
• aromatic digestive herbs (yarrow, orange peel)

Together they create a complex herbal infusion inspired by traditional digestive bitters and herbal blends historically associated with liver support and metabolic balance.

Key phytochemicals in this blend

This herbal blend naturally contains a wide range of plant compounds commonly described in herbal literature, including:

• silymarin complex
• silybin
• taraxacin
• taraxasterol
• absinthin
• anabsinthin
• thujone
• apigenin
• luteolin
• quercetin
• hesperidin
• limonene
• chamazulene
• polyphenols
• phenolic acids

These compounds contribute to the characteristic bitter and aromatic phytochemical profile of the blend.

Naturally occurring plant minerals

The herbs used in this blend may naturally contain trace amounts of mineral elements including:

• potassium
• calcium
• magnesium
• iron
• manganese
• zinc

Mineral content may vary depending on soil composition and growing conditions.

Ingredients

Dandelion Root
Milk Thistle
Nettle
Yarrow
Wormwood
Dried Orange Peel

Net weight: 100 g

Preparation

Add 1–2 teaspoons of the herbal blend to hot water.
Cover and steep for approximately 10–15 minutes, then strain.

Important information

Food supplement / herbal product.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
A healthy lifestyle and balanced diet are important.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if allergic to any ingredient.
If pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.

The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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