Brigham Tea Herb

Brigham Tea Herb, commonly associated with Ephedra nevadensis or related North American Ephedra species, is a traditional desert botanical long valued for its naturally earthy flavor and historical use as an herbal tea. Our Brigham Tea Herb is available in both cut and powdered forms, offering versatile options for teas, capsules, blends, and personal care preparations. Known for generations throughout the American Southwest, it remains a distinctive addition to modern herbal collections.

UPC: 810206313473, 810206313480, 810206313497 & 810206313503.

Origin(s): United States.

Latin Name(s): Ephedra nevadensis.

Also known as: Mormon Tea, joint fir, Squaw tea, tick tea, desert tea, miner's tea, teamster's tea, Mexican tea, popotillo.

Plant Part(s) Used: Aerial Parts.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Light green to Tan.

Aroma: Pine like.

Taste: Pine like.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: Brigham Tea Herb, in both cut and powdered forms, may be used for teas, herbal preparations, capsules, tincture making, botanical blends, topical preparations, and personal care applications. Preparation methods vary depending on the form selected. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Internal Use - Cut
Adults may take 1 teaspoon (approximately 1.5 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 1.5–3 g/day).

Tea: Pour 8–12 fl. oz. of boiling water over 1 teaspoon (approximately 1.5 g) of Cut. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain and serve. Enjoy 1–2 cups daily.

Internal Use - Powder
Adults may take 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (approximately 500 mg–1 g) once or twice daily (totaling roughly 1–2 g/day).

Capsules: For encapsulation, follow capsule machine manufacturer instructions. One teaspoon of powder is approximately 2 g, though weight may vary by density.

Powder in beverages/foods: Mix 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (approximately 500 mg–1 g) of powder into 8 fl. oz. (240 ml) of water, juice, or blended into a smoothie. Stir or blend thoroughly and consume immediately.

External Use (Cut or Powder)
Brigham Tea Herb, in both cut and powdered forms, may be used in washes, compresses, poultices, infused oils, or other topical herbal preparations. Because external uses vary widely, we encourage customers to research the best method and proportions for their needs.

Both cut and powdered Brigham Tea Herb may be prepared as teas, decoctions, herbal beverages, tinctures, capsules, or custom botanical blends; blended into smoothies, juices, broths, or other foods; infused into liquids or oils; and included in DIY skincare, bath, and body care products such as compresses, soaks, scrubs, rinses, lotions, salves, or creams.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, especially stimulants, blood pressure, thyroid, heart, or diabetes medications, or have a medical condition. Do not exceed suggested use. May cause nervousness, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, or sensitivity in some individuals.