Tea Of Life Epazote

🌿 Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)

Also known as: Wormseed • Mexican Tea • Jesuit’s Tea • Paico • “Tea of Life”
Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Origin: Mexico, Central & South America
Parts Used: Leaf and Aerial Parts
Primary Use: Digestive Support • Parasite Cleanse • Gas & Bloating Relief • Culinary Herb

✨ Description

Epazote, often called “Tea of Life,” is a bold, aromatic herb cherished in traditional Latin American herbalism and cuisine. Its distinctive scent and sharp flavor are unmistakable — earthy, slightly medicinal, and deeply cleansing.

For centuries, Epazote has been used as both a culinary and medicinal herb, known for helping to reduce gas, bloating, and intestinal discomfort, especially after heavy bean-based meals. Its name, derived from the Nahuatl word “epazotl,” translates roughly to “skunky sweat,” a nod to its potent aroma and powerful cleansing energy.

In herbal medicine, Epazote is most famous for its ability to expel intestinal worms and parasites, tone the digestive tract, and strengthen the immune system — earning it the reverent nickname “Tea of Life.”

💪 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Digestive Tonic: Relieves bloating, indigestion, and flatulence.
• Anti-Parasitic: Traditionally used to cleanse the digestive tract of worms and other intestinal parasites.
• Detoxifying Support: Stimulates healthy liver and gallbladder function.
• Respiratory Health: Helps loosen mucus and ease congestion when taken as a warm infusion.
• Menstrual Balance: Sometimes used to regulate cycles or ease cramps (use with caution).

How to Use:

• Tea: Steep ½–1 tsp of dried Epazote leaves in 1 cup hot water for 5–7 minutes. Drink once daily or as needed for digestion.
• Culinary Use: Add 1–2 leaves to bean dishes, soups, or stews near the end of cooking for flavor and gas-reducing benefits.
• Tincture or Capsules: Available for internal cleansing routines or parasite protocols.

Pairs Well With:

• Neem Leaf or Wormwood: For deeper parasite cleansing.
• Ginger or Peppermint: To balance its intensity and enhance digestive comfort.
• Clove or Black Walnut Hull: For use in full-spectrum intestinal cleanses.

🧂 Culinary & Cultural Significance

Epazote is a beloved staple in Mexican and Central American kitchens, particularly in refried beans, quesadillas, tamales, and soups. It imparts a unique, savory sharpness and helps make legume dishes easier to digest.
Beyond the kitchen, it’s been used in folk medicine rituals to cleanse energy and remove negativity — both spiritual and physical.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Fire & Earth
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus & Root

Epazote carries a purifying and protective energy, clearing both the physical and energetic body of stagnation and toxins. It teaches discernment — what to keep, and what to release — making it excellent for energetic cord-cutting, cleansing rituals, and grounding practices.

Affirmation:

“I cleanse myself of what no longer serves me. My body, mind, and spirit are renewed.”

🌾 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Epazote is carefully sourced from trusted growers across Latin America who cultivate this herb in rich, volcanic soil under full sun. The leaves are harvested young, when the essential oils are most potent, then air-dried to preserve their pungent aroma and vibrant green color.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Pungent, earthy, resinous, slightly medicinal.
• Energetic Profile: Warming, drying, and cleansing.

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with caution: Epazote’s essential oils (especially ascaridole) can be toxic in large amounts. Do not exceed recommended doses.
• Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially in children or those with liver conditions.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Epazote is a purifier — body, mind, and spirit. I love using it in parasite and digestive blends, but it also shines in the kitchen, especially in hearty meals that need an herbal lift. It’s one of those herbs that bridges wellness and tradition, reminding us that food is medicine.

“When you clear the path within, life flows again — Epazote teaches that release is healing.”