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#1 Organic GOLDENROD (4 ounce) Solidago altissima is found across much of Canada, USA and northern Mexico. Solidago, (latin) which means "to make whole or heal" reflects its use in traditional medicine. Goldenrod is most often used for improving urinary health and reducing inflammation. $30
#2 Organic GOLDENROD (1 ounce) Solidago altissima is found across much of Canada, USA and northern Mexico. Solidago, (latin) which means "to make whole or heal" reflects its use in traditional medicine. Goldenrod is most often used for improving urinary health and reducing inflammation. $15
#3 Organic LIFE EVERLASTING (4 ounce) Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium has been used to treat coughs, colds, and flu by Sea Island communities for many generations. Add leaves/stems to water, boil, then simmer 5-10 mins until water turns brown. Add honey/lemon to taste. $30
#4 Organic LIFE EVERLASTING (1 ounce) Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium has been used to treat coughs, colds, and flu by Sea Island communities for many generations. Add leaves/stems to water, boil, then simmer 5-10 mins until water turns brown. Add honey/lemon to taste. $15
#5 Organic Light Roast YAUPON/CASSINA (4 Ounce) loose leaf fire roasted tea. Cassina was the name for the southeastern indigenous Americans beverage of choice. It comes from the Yaupon Holly plants leaves and small stems. It is the only native north American plant containing caffeine It was also known as the 'Black Drink'. $35
#6 Organic Medium Roast YAUPON/CASSINA (4 Ounce) loose leaf fire roasted tea. Cassina was the name for the southeastern indigenous Americans beverage of choice. It comes from the Yaupon Holly plants leaves and small stems. It is the only native north American plant containing caffeine It was also known as the 'Black Drink'. $35
#7 Organic Dark Roast YAUPON/CASSINA (4 Ounce) loose leaf fire roasted tea. Cassina was the name for the southeastern indigenous Americans beverage of choice. It comes from the Yaupon Holly plants leaves and small stems. It is the only native north American plant containing caffeine It was also known as the 'Black Drink'. $35
#8 Organic Roast (#8a light #8b medium #8c dark) YAUPON/CASSINA (1 Ounce) loose leaf fire roasted tea. Cassina was the name for the southeastern indigenous Americans beverage of choice. It comes from the Yaupon Holly plants leaves and small stems. It is the only native north American plant containing caffeine It was also known as the 'Black Drink'. $18 each
#9 MULLEIN (4 ounce) Verbascum thapsus is a hairy biennial plant growing to 6ft tall. It is an expectorant, helping remove mucus from the body. Studies have shown mullein creates an anti-inflammatory coating over mucus membranes. It is widely used as a tea for asthma and bronchitis. Strain liquid with a very fine mesh strainer before drinking to keep fine leaf hairs out. $30
#10 MULLEIN (1 ounce) Verbascum thapsus is a hairy biennial plant growing to 6ft tall. It is an expectorant, helping remove mucus from the body. Studies have shown mullein creates an anti-inflammatory coating over mucus membranes. It is widely used as a tea for asthma and bronchitis. Strain liquid with a very fine mesh strainer before drinking to keep fine leaf hairs out. $15
#11 SPANISH NEEDLE (4 ounce) Bidens alba is found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Caribbean, Americas, Asia and Africa. Studies have shown it is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure, and also stimulates the immune system. $30
#12 SPANISH NEEDLE (1 ounce) Bidens alba is found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Caribbean, Americas, Asia and Africa. Studies have shown it is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure, and also stimulates the immune system. $15

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My online store is unique because it does not involve a traditional 'e-commerce' platform. This is intentional and keeps your banking information safe and offline. My store also requires trust from the consumer. For an online purchase, please send a message in the ITEM PURCHASE section below - with the item# and name, your shipping address, phone # (optional), and I will respond with payment details. Once payment is received, your item will be carefully packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with a 2 day shipping and handling allowance. The USPS tracking number will be emailed to you once item is shipped. After receiving your item, please feel free to send an honest review I can share online - this will enable others to trust the process. (shipping is calculated once shipping address is received). Thank you for supporting creativity, grassroots education, self-sustainability and freedom. 
Purchasing our teas and natural dyes enables us to continue our workshops and share self-sustainability skills in our community. 
Herbal teas, natural dyes, select artworks, textiles and dolls available from the Welcome Center Gift Shop at historic Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle E,
​St Helena Island, South Carolina 29920.

*HERBAL TEAS - Our artisanal teas are hand harvested sustainably on the Sea Islands of South Carolina, and in the lush rainforests of St Thomas and Portland parish, Jamaica.
​*While Sea Island Natives firmly believes in the benefits of herbal teas and herbal products, we are not medical practitioners and cannot diagnose or treat any disease.

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  • monique de la tour
  • visual art
    • painting
    • graphic design
    • illustration
    • face painting
    • exhibitions & public art
  • textiles
    • sustainable textiles
    • handmade dolls
    • indigo
    • natural dyes & fibers
  • photography
    • harlem
    • the carolinas
    • jamaica
    • aotearoa
    • artists
    • sports
  • GIL SCOTT HERON
  • herbal teas
    • sea island natives
  • community
    • health & wellness
    • tennis
    • textiles
    • harlem textile works
    • jamaica naturally
    • freedom
  • shop
    • artwork
    • artisanal tea
    • textiles
    • dolls
    • books >
      • gil scott heron
      • jamaica
      • harlem
      • coloring books
  • contact