Plus Pharmaceuticals Biljna mešavina 9 (Herbal Blend 9) – herbal tea of eleven plants with birch leaf, corn silk and parsley, 100 g

What does Plus Pharmaceuticals Herbal Blend 9 contain and how is the one-litre infusion prepared?

Biljna mešavina 9 (Herbal Blend 9) is a loose herbal tea from Plus Pharmaceuticals made of eleven dried plants. Its characteristic components are birch leaf, corn silk (Maydis stigmata), parsley leaf and bearberry leaf, complemented by blackberry leaf, horsetail, knotgrass, yarrow, basil, oregano and rosehip.

The tea is prepared as an infusion, not a decoction: three tablespoons are covered with one litre of boiling water and left for a full hour. The strained tea is then drunk gradually during the day, which makes it easy to take to work in a thermos.

The blend overlaps in part with Herbal Blend 4 from the same series, but it contains corn silk, parsley and oregano instead of roots such as restharrow and burdock, and is prepared in half the volume. The proportions of the plants are not published.

Composition and features

Composition according to the manufacturer (shares of the individual plants are not stated):

Bearberry leaf is a plant recommended only for short periods of use, which is why this tea is intended as a short course.

How to use

Preparation and use according to the manufacturer:

• Put 3 tablespoons of the tea into 1 litre of freshly boiled water and stir.
• Cover and leave to stand for 60 minutes, then strain.
• Drink the tea gradually during the day.
• If desired, add honey or sugar – but not if you have diabetes, in which case drink it plain.
• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Who is it for?

The blend is intended for adults who want a mild, multi-herb tea to sip during the day. According to the manufacturer it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for children under 14, or for people allergic to any of the plants (yarrow belongs to the daisy family; basil and oregano to the mint family).

Important notes

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, nor for anyone under 14.
• Avoid the tea if you are allergic to any of its eleven plants.
• Do not drink this tea at the same time as other blends containing bearberry leaf (e.g. Herbal Blend 4 or Herbal Blend 11).
• A herbal tea is not a substitute for medical advice – see your doctor if your symptoms persist or worsen.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. How is Herbal Blend 9 prepared?

Pour 1 litre of boiling water over 3 tablespoons of the tea, stir, cover for 60 minutes and strain. Drink it gradually during the day.

2. Which plants does the blend contain?

Birch leaf, bearberry leaf, parsley leaf, blackberry leaf, corn silk, horsetail, basil, knotgrass, yarrow, oregano and rosehip.

3. How long can the tea be used?

Because it contains bearberry leaf, it is meant for short courses of about one week. Ask your pharmacist before repeating a course.

4. What is the difference from Herbal Blend 4?

Herbal Blend 9 contains corn silk, parsley and oregano and is infused in 1 litre of water. Herbal Blend 4 contains roots such as restharrow and burdock, plus juniper and celery, and is boiled in 2 litres.

Related products

• Corn silk – a single-herb tea of one of the characteristic plants of this blend.
• Basil herb – dried basil, also part of the blend, as an individual herb.
• Plus Pharmaceuticals Herbal Blend 4 – a related twelve-plant blend from the same series, boiled in 2 litres of water.

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