Hezekiah Restoration Tea

Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” They did so and applied it to the boil, and he recovered. 2 Kings 20:7 (NIV)

This Hezekiah Cleansing Herb Blend is a rustic mix of sarsaparilla root, burdock root, dandelion root, nettle leaf, red clover blossom, and ginger root, with figs added in keeping with the old Hezekiah story. The roots give the blend its earthy, slightly bitter character; nettle and red clover add a green, floral note; ginger brings warmth and spice; and figs contribute a soft, honeyed sweetness. In the account from Isaiah, Hezekiah was told to apply a poultice of figs, so the fruit sits naturally beside a blend named after that passage. Steeped as tea, the mixture looks like the dried botanicals scattered across the wooden table—roots, leaves, blossoms, and fruit gathered into one simple, old-fashioned cup.

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What’s in the pouch

Sarsaparilla root — Smilax species (often Smilax ornata or Smilax regelii). The woody root of a climbing vine. Earthy, faintly sweet; the same family of flavor once used in old root beers and tonic blends.

Burdock root — Arctium lappa. A long taproot, also eaten as a vegetable (gobo). Dried, it is brown, fibrous, and quietly bitter.

Dandelion root — Taraxacum officinale. The taproot of the common dandelion. Roasted it leans toward coffee; unroasted it stays bitter and earthy.

Nettle leaf — Urtica dioica. Dried leaves of stinging nettle. Fresh plants sting; the dried leaf does not. Dark green, mineral, pot-herb in character.

Red clover blossom — Trifolium pratense. The dried pink-purple flower heads of meadow clover. Mild, hay-like, slightly sweet.

Ginger root — Zingiber officinale. The familiar kitchen rhizome. Warm, pungent, and spicy.

Fig — Ficus carica. The fruit of the common fig tree. Soft, seedy, honeyed sweetness, and the plant named in Hezekiah’s story.

Blend Net Wt.1 oz (28g)

What’s in the package

A pouch of Hezekiah Cleansing Herb Blend and a regular-size tea ball.

Directions:

Open the ball. Add about 1 tablespoon of blend. Fill only halfway to two-thirds so the herbs can open in the water.

Close the ball firmly.

Set it in your cup. Pour 8–10 oz of water just off the boil over the ball.

Cover the cup. Steep 10–15 minutes. Give the ball a gentle swirl once if you want a stronger cup.

Lift the ball out, let it drip, and drink. Honey or lemon if you like.

Empty the used herbs, rinse the ball, and let it dry open so the mesh stays clear.

This regular-size ball is made for one mug. Do not pack it full. If you brew a full teapot, use two balls or steep the tablespoon loose and strain.

How often

If you are not on medication and a physician has not said otherwise: start with 1 cup a day; 1–2 cups is usual. Do not exceed 3 cups a day.

Warning

Can interact with medications. Consult a physician before use. This is a food, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Important: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For Traditional Use Only. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.