Agape Body and Soul

Introducing our newest tea product! 

Our Hair, Skin and Nails tea is great tasting and refreshing. We have combined ingredients that boast centuries of use in ancient African, Indian and Chinese traditional medicine AND have been shown to have health-promoting, biological activity in modern research studies. (see below) 

Our teas can be safely consumed as a beverage (hot or cold) or applied directly to skin/hair. 

How to use

Consume at least one cup daily for the best results.  

Hot beverage: Steep 1-2 teaspoons of tea in boiling water for 3-5 min. So tasty you won’t need sugar, but you can add ½ tsp of raw honey or monk fruit sweetener. 

Cold beverage: Steep as above and chill or pour over ice, add a splash of lime juice.  

Hair rinse: Steep as above, cool and pour on or apply to hair and scalp after placing in spray bottle. Leave on 20-30 min then shampoo, condition, and style as usual.   

What’s IN the tea?

He Shou Wu (aka Fo-Ti) Polygonum multiflorum  

This herb is considered an anti-aging tonic and is believed to help prevent (and possibly reverse) the graying of hair when taken regularly. It helps to balance blood sugar levels and improve thyroid function.  

Goji berry Lycium barbarum 

Goji berries contain high levels of antioxidants which block follicle damage from oxidative stress, free radicals and inflammation. They also possess large amounts of vitamins A and C, and beta carotene which promotes healthy skin and stabilizes insulin levels.  

Oat milky tops Avena sativa 

The milky (unripe) seeds of the oat grain are rich in silica to strengthen hair, skin and nails. Also used as a tonic for nervous system disorders, physical exhaustion, irritability and lack of focus.  

Horsetail Equisetum arvense 

Horsetail is rich in the mineral silica, which is used along with calcium to strengthen and add elasticity to bones, nails, hair, and skin.  

Nettle leaf Urtica dioica 

Nettles are a nourishing herbal food, rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, protein, and other nutrients. Nettles help to build healthy blood, bones, joints, and skin. Nettles have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties, making them useful for numerous maladies. 

Ginger Zingiber officinale 

Ginger is a potent antiviral, antibacterial and circulatory stimulant helpful for treating infections and inflammation and improving blood flow. 

Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus 

Lemongrass offers benefits to the hair and scalp due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antioxidant abilities which neutralize the free radical molecules that cause cells to age, including those of the hair follicles. 

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis 

Rosemary has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and tissue healing properties that are reported to improve circulation, prevent premature graying and stimulate hair growth. 

Marshmallow root Althaea officinalis 

Has anti-inflammatory and healing properties and has been used for centuries to relieve skin maladies. Marshmallow root also has antioxidant properties that may help protect hair, skin and nails from damage caused by free radicals. 

How do I purchase?

Ready to give our tea a try? You can order your 3.5oz package (makes 30/8oz cups of tea) HERE! We can’t wait for you try it and look forward to your reviews!  

 References:  

• Alison Curnow, Sara J. Owen, “An Evaluation of Root Phytochemicals Derived from Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) and Astragalus membranaceus as Potential Natural Components of UV Protecting Dermatological Formulations”, Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, vol. 2016, Article ID 7053897, 9 pages, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7053897 
• Bounda GA, Feng YU. Review of clinical studies of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and its isolated bioactive compounds. Pharmacognosy Res. 2015;7(3):225-236. doi:10.4103/0974-8490.157957 
• Carpenter, J., Gladstar, R., & Carpenter, M. (2016). The organic medicinal herb farmer: The ultimate guide to producing high-quality herbs on a market scale. Place of publication not identified: Chelsea Green Publishing. 
• Easley, T., & Horne, S. H. (2016). The modern herbal dispensatory: A medicine-making guide. 

• Ma ZF, Zhang H, Teh SS, et al. Goji Berries as a Potential Natural Antioxidant Medicine: An Insight into Their Molecular Mechanisms of Action. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019;2019:2437397. Published 2019 Jan 9. doi:10.1155/2019/2437397 
• Winter, R. (2009). A consumer’s dictionary of cosmetic ingredients: Complete information about the harmful and desirable ingredients found in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. New York: Three Rivers Press