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Algerian Tea (Chiba)
Algerian Chiba commonly refers to Artemisia herba-alba, a silvery aromatic desert shrub with finely divided leaves and small flower heads. The dried aerial parts have a very bitter, pungent, sage-like flavor and produce a golden-green infusion. Oral safety data are limited. This traditional North African herbal tea, often containing various mints and aromatic herbs.
Traditionally used for
Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Abdominal discomfort
Potential benefits
Digestive aid, carminative, antimicrobial, antioxidant, refreshing tonic
Ingredients
Algerian Tea (Chiba)
Origin
Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya
How it is traditionally prepared
1 tsp herb mix per cup, up to 3x/day.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Insufficient reliable safety information; may affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and heart rate; avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding; caution with diabetes and cardiovascular medications; May irritate acid reflux in sensitive individuals.
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