3 plants Assortment for AB herbal teas
This pack includes :
- 1 plant of Basil Sacré/Tulsi Tempérée AB
- 1Artemisia annua AB plant
- 1 Stevia AB plant
This assortment allows you to create a "balcony/medicinal garden". Once dried, these plants will become part of the family pharmacopoeia in the form of herbal tea, helping to prevent or treat everyday ailments.
To discover the specific cultivation advice for each plant, click on the variety name, which will redirect you to the product sheet.
Basil Sacré/Tulsi Tempérée: benefits and drying method
Basil Sacre/Tulsi Tempérée is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Its leaves can be eaten fresh or dried.
They are harvested throughout the summer as and when needed.
To dry, cut off the stem and dry in a dry, ventilated place away from light. Keep only the leaves and store in an airtight glass jar.
Artemisia annua: benefits, harvesting and drying methods
Artemisia annua has antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory virtues... it is used to relieve respiratory illnesses, but is also well-known for its effects against malaria, as a curative or preventive treatment.
Harvesting takes place in late summer, from August to September. Leaves are harvested before flowering, when they contain the most artemisinin.
Cut fresh stems with secateurs to prepare infusions, macerations, etc.
To dry, cut stems with secateurs and leave to dry flat in the sun.
Once dry, roughly chop stems and leaves. Store in a kraft bag or glass jar, away from light and moisture.
Stevia: benefits, harvesting and drying methods
Stevia has many virtues: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant... but the "sweetening plant" is above all an incredible alternative to one of the world's most widespread drugs: sugar. Its use prevents many of the ailments associated with refined sugar consumption: it promotes insulin production. As an antibacterial agent, it prevents the formation of cavities and dental plaque. It also protects the heart and blood vessels, limiting the risk of cardiovascular disease.
At the end of summer, when flower buds appear, as this is precisely when stevioside concentration reaches its peak.
Cut the stems 10 cm from the base, then gather them into a bunch before hanging them, head downwards, in a well-ventilated place away from light. Once dry, remove the leaves and store in an airtight jar.
Shipping and delivery of herbal tea plants
- Orders are dispatched Monday to Thursday.
- Shipment to mainland France only.
- Shipping cartons designed for optimal plant protection.
- Free shipping does not apply to plants.