Breathe: Organic Lung Tonic Tea 57 g

With BREATHE Tea, Anima Mundi combines seven plants and mushrooms that have long been valued in various herbal traditions. At the center are astragalus and mullein: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, astragalus is considered one of the classic tonics associated with Lung Qi and Wei Qi, while mullein has long been closely linked to the throat and respiratory tract in European herbalism.

Reishi and tulsi complement the blend as traditionally strengthening tonics, joined by oats, nettle, and warming ginger. The result is a pleasantly herbal tea for quiet moments—especially well suited to the colder months or when the respiratory tract is more heavily affected by dry air and environmental influences. 

• Blend: Organic herbal tea with 7 selected botanicals
• Botanicals: Tulsi, oats, ginger, nettle, reishi, mullein & astragalus
• Tradition: Plants with a long history of use relating to the respiratory tract, balance & seasonal well-being
• TCM: Astragalus is traditionally closely associated with Lung Qi and Wei Qi
• Flavor: Herbal, warm, and lightly spicy
• Quality: Ingredients from organic farming
• Preparation: Loose-leaf herbal tea
• Contents: 57 g
  

The modern Herbal Apothecary Anima Mundi combines traditional plant knowledge from different cultures with carefully selected organic and wildcrafted botanicals. Founder Adriana Ayales sees her formulas as a bridge between inherited plant wisdom and modern everyday life. Anima Mundi originally also donated BREATHE to thousands of families affected by the wildfires on the U.S. West Coast.

Those who would like to explore the brand's philosophy in greater depth can find more in our article about Anima Mundi Herbals.

Plants & Botanicals

• Astragalus & Mullein
  Astragalus is one of the classic tonics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is particularly associated there with Lung Qi and Wei Qi—the so-called defensive energy—. Mullein, in turn, has a long tradition in European herbalism in preparations relating to the throat and respiratory tract.
• Reishi & Tulsi
  Reishi and holy basil are among the best-known botanicals traditionally regarded as strengthening or adaptogenic. In their respective plant traditions, both are particularly valued during times of increased strain and for balance and resilience.
• Oats & Nettle
  Milky oats have a long tradition as a gentle, nourishing herb, while nettle naturally provides minerals and numerous secondary plant compounds. Both round out the blend with a milder character.
• Ginger
  Ginger brings warmth and a lightly spicy note to the tea. The root has been part of Asian and European herbal preparations for centuries and pairs very well with the more earthy botanicals in the formula.

There is an extensive body of traditional knowledge and modern research on astragalus, mullein, reishi, tulsi & co. Here, we limit ourselves to a concise overview. Those who would like to learn more can find numerous additional sources online.

Usage

• Pour hot water over approximately 1 tbsp per cup.
• Steep for 10–15 minutes, then strain.
• Drink plain or add a little plant-based milk or sweetener to taste.
• Store in a dry place, protected from heat and light.
  

Ingredients

Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Leaf*, Milky Oats (Avena sativa), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root, Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf*, Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Mushroom*, Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Leaf*, Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Root*

*from organic farming

Packaged in a post-consumer recycled pouch

FAQ

What is BREATHE Tea intended for?
BREATHE is designed as an herbal blend for times when the respiratory tract and seasonal well-being are the focus. To this end, Anima Mundi combines plants such as astragalus, mullein, reishi, and tulsi, which have long been used in this context in various herbal traditions.

Why are astragalus and mullein included?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, astragalus is closely associated with Lung Qi and Wei Qi, the so-called defensive energy. Mullein, in turn, is one of the classic plants in European herbalism relating to the throat and respiratory tract. Together, they form the thematic core of the formula.

What role do reishi and tulsi play?
Reishi and tulsi are traditionally valued as botanicals regarded as strengthening or adaptogenic. In their respective plant traditions, they particularly represent balance, resilience, and navigating periods of strain.

When is BREATHE Tea especially suitable?
The blend is particularly suited to fall and winter, dry air, or whenever a warm herbal tea featuring plants traditionally used in connection with the respiratory tract and seasonal well-being is desired.

What does BREATHE Tea taste like?
Herbal and lightly earthy, with a pleasant warmth from ginger. Tulsi, oats, and nettle make the blend somewhat softer, while reishi and astragalus give it greater depth.