Herbal tea from Maylis

The Abbey of Maylis

In the beautiful region of Landes de Gascogne, the Olivetan monks of theMaylis Abbey produce natural products and cultivate in particular the Lepidium plant. In the fields near the Abbey, this Lepidium latifolium (nasitord) is cultivated with compost, without fertilizers, and is weeded by hand. All the attention of the fifteen monks who live in the monastery contributes to the high quality of this unique herbal tea.

Origin

This Lepidium was brought to Maylis at the end of the 19th century by a missionary returning from Asia. The monks of the Abbey have acclimatized the Lepidium and have been cultivating it for almost 50 years.

Properties

Over the years, the traditional properties of this rare plant have been confirmed by numerous testimonials.

Composition

Lepidium Latifolium 1 sachet which corresponds to one intake of herbal tea for 18 days.

Net weight : 30 g

Use

In a liter and a quarter of cold water, pour a good tablespoon of herbal tea. Boil for about 10 minutes. Take 4 cups of herbal tea per day: 1 cup on an empty stomach, 1 cup at noon, 1 cup around 7:00 pm, 1 cup at bedtime. The first 2 days - out of 18 recommended days - of taking herbal tea, drink only 2 cups, the first on an empty stomach and the second at noon. Maylis tea can be drunk hot and sweetened. Keep it in the refrigerator. It is advisable to continue taking the tea regularly, using the sachet continuously until the end. 

To prolong this intake of herbal tea, drink a cup of herbal tea in the evening at bedtime. A follow-up - that is to say 18 days of intake according to the recommendations quoted above - x 2 - continuously is possible. It is recommended to renew your approach in spring and fall.