Sideritis (Mountain Tea) Mountain Tea in strong connection with Mars, also known as sideritis, ironwort and shepherd’s tea is a genus of flowering plants well known for their use as herbal medicine, commonly as an herbal tea. They are abundant in Mediterranean regions, the Balkans, the Iberian Peninsula and Macaronesia, but can also be found in Central Europe and temperate Asia.This plant only grows at an elevation above 3,000 feet and shepherds used to gather it up while tending their sheep in the mountainous regions. “For thousands of years, Balkan peoples have been drinking mountain tea for its health benefits and for its pleasant taste” So what makes the tea brewed from the flowers, leaves and stems of this plant so amazing for good health? The small yellow flowers, leaves and stems of Sideritis are rich in oils and compounds which are known antioxidants.
One of these is called kaempherol – a flavenoid with very powerful properties. It has been studied and results indicate that it can be beneficial for a wide range of illnesses (including their prevention) such as leukemia, breast cancer, diabetes and even lung cancer. Presently, this flavenoid is being considered on it’s own as a possible treatment for a variety of cancers.Тhis herb is also shown to have potent antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant qualities. It is said to boost the immune system; drinking two to three cups of mountain tea every day is thought to help prevent or fight flu symptoms and stress-related ailments such as chest infections, a foggy head, digestive complaints, fatigue and anxiety.With a high content of the minerals potassium and zinc, both of which are necessary for good health including sexual health, drinking this beverage may also help with mineral balance.
Additionally, with the anti-anxiety and antidepressant qualities, regular consumption may have an ability to help you “get in the mood” that is more difficult when you are feeling depressed or anxious. Its highly reccomended for people who live near the sea or oceans, so by drinking this tea they are using the minerals from the mountain, will help a lot with the mineral balance! * Mountain tea is best drunk with a big squeeze of lemon, as the vitamin C in the citrus fruit helps the body absorb iron.
WILD MOUNTAIN TEA IS THE BEST DURING STRESSFUL TIMES!
Love you all, The Witch from Eastern Europe 
