Before Europeans discovered America, the Red Indians were using the Boxwood in the same way as Peruvian bark. It is valuable in intermittent fevers, as a weak tonic for the stomach, and antiperiodic, as a stimulant and astringent. As a poultice in an...
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Description
Before Europeans discovered America, the Red Indians were using the Boxwood in the same way as Peruvian bark. It is valuable in intermittent fevers, as a weak tonic for the stomach, and antiperiodic, as a stimulant and astringent. As a poultice in anthrax, indolent ulcers, and inflamed erysipelas, it is tonic, stimulant and antiseptic. Boxwood is typically used for general immunity and to reduce nervousness.
Boxwood is becoming more and more popular as an important component in the fight against AIDS. One double blind study has found that 990 mg per day of an extract of boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) leaves and stems could delay progression of HIV infection as measured by decline in CD4 cell counts. No adverse effects were reported due directly to the extract. Note that taking twice the dose of boxwood extract did not lead to further benefits and may have actually decreased its usefulness.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea "straight-up."
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or "milky" when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
Cautions
USE WITH CAUTION!
Used in excessive quantities, boxwood can lead to adverse health reactions that include nausea and vomiting. The extract of boxwood may be irritating to the skin. Use only as directed on label, or by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
It has been documented that animals have died from eating the leaves of the boxwood plant; all parts of the plant are known to be poisonous.
Boxwood has a long history of safe and effective use in alternative medicine. It continues to be used safely in well-known herbal anti-flu formulas. However, it must be taken in the recommended dosages to insure safety.
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease.
