Herbal Teas
Herbal Education: The Herbs Behind Root 77 Teas
At The Seventy Seventh Essential, we believe you should know what you're drinking and why each herb was chosen.
Our loose-leaf teas are made from whole herbs selected for their traditional uses, natural constituents, nutritional qualities, and the ways these plants have been studied throughout herbal and scientific literature.
This page is designed to help you learn more about the individual herbs found in our Root 77 blends.
🌿 Detox & Nourish Tea
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root has a long history in traditional herbal practices and has traditionally been used in preparations associated with digestion and liver and gallbladder health. Dandelion contains naturally occurring plant compounds including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals that continue to be studied for their biological activity.
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root is particularly known for its naturally occurring mucilage, a substance that becomes slippery when combined with water. This is one reason marshmallow root has traditionally been used in soothing herbal preparations for the mouth, throat, and digestive tract.
Its mucilage is one of the characteristics that makes marshmallow root such an interesting addition to herbal tea.
Red Raspberry Leaf
Red raspberry leaf contains naturally occurring minerals and plant compounds, including polyphenols and tannins. It has a long history of traditional use as an herbal infusion, particularly in women's herbal preparations.
It is commonly enjoyed as a nourishing tea on its own or combined with other herbs.
Why These Herbs Work Well Together
This blend combines an earthy root, naturally mucilaginous marshmallow, and mineral-containing raspberry leaf for a balanced herbal infusion with a nourishing character.
🌿 Calming & Anxiety Support Tea
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a long history of traditional use in calming and evening herbal preparations.
Modern research has also investigated lemon balm in relation to mood and anxiety. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials found improvements in anxiety and depressive-symptom scores compared with placebo, although the researchers noted limitations including the small number of studies and differences between them.
Lemon balm contains naturally occurring compounds including rosmarinic acid and other polyphenols that are being studied for their biological activity.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the world's best-known traditional calming herbs. Its flowers contain naturally occurring compounds including apigenin, a flavonoid that has received considerable scientific attention.
Clinical research has investigated chamomile in relation to anxiety and sleep. Results have been promising in some studies, although findings have not been completely consistent and additional research is needed.
Oatstraw
Oatstraw comes from the green aerial parts of the oat plant and has traditionally been used in nourishing herbal preparations.
It contains minerals and plant compounds and has a long history of use in traditional herbalism, particularly in preparations intended to support general nourishment and relaxation.
Nettle Leaf
Nettle is a mineral-containing plant that has traditionally been valued as a nourishing herb. Its leaves contain minerals, chlorophyll, polyphenols, carotenoids, and other naturally occurring plant compounds.
Nettle is used in many traditional herbal preparations and is also enjoyed simply as a mineral-rich herbal tea.
Why These Herbs Work Well Together
Lemon balm and chamomile bring aromatic, traditionally calming characteristics to the blend, while oatstraw and nettle contribute a more nourishing herbal foundation.
🌿 Menopause Support Tea
Red Clover
Red clover is especially interesting from a botanical perspective because it contains isoflavones, naturally occurring plant compounds classified as phytoestrogens.
Red clover isoflavones have been extensively studied in relation to menopause, particularly hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. Research has produced mixed results over the years, although a 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials reported a statistically significant reduction in hot-flash frequency with red-clover isoflavone supplementation compared with placebo. Importantly, those studies generally used measured isoflavone preparations rather than a cup of loose-leaf tea, so those findings should not automatically be attributed to this tea.
Nettle Leaf
Nettle is naturally rich in minerals and contains a variety of plant compounds, including polyphenols and carotenoids.
It has a long history as a nourishing herbal plant and is commonly used in teas and other botanical preparations.
Oatstraw
Oatstraw has traditionally been used as a nourishing herbal infusion. It contains minerals and naturally occurring plant compounds and is often included in herbal blends intended for everyday nourishment and relaxation.
Red Raspberry Leaf
Red raspberry leaf is traditionally associated with women's herbal preparations and has long been enjoyed as a mineral-containing herbal tea.
Its leaves contain polyphenols, tannins, and naturally occurring minerals.
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root has traditionally been used in herbal preparations associated with digestion and liver and gallbladder function.
Its naturally occurring compounds include phenolic acids and flavonoids, which have been the subject of ongoing botanical and nutritional research.
Why These Herbs Work Well Together
This blend brings together mineral-containing herbs, a traditional women's herb, red clover's naturally occurring isoflavones, and dandelion root for a thoughtfully selected tea designed specifically for the changing seasons of women's lives.
🌿 Respiratory & Nourish Tea
Mullein Leaf
Mullein has a long history of traditional use in herbal preparations associated with the respiratory system.
Its leaves contain mucilage, flavonoids, saponins, and other naturally occurring compounds. Mullein has traditionally been prepared as a tea or infusion, making it a natural fit for this blend.
Elderflower
Elderflower is the fragrant flower of the elder plant and has a long history of traditional use in herbal teas and preparations.
It contains flavonoids and other naturally occurring plant compounds and contributes a delicate floral character to herbal blends.
Licorice Root
Licorice root has been used traditionally for generations and is particularly valued for its naturally sweet flavor.
Its most recognized compound is glycyrrhizin, along with other naturally occurring plant compounds. Licorice root has traditionally been included in preparations for the throat and respiratory system and also serves an important flavor role in herbal tea blends.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm contributes a fresh, lemon-like aroma and flavor to this blend.
Beyond its traditional calming use, lemon balm contains rosmarinic acid and other polyphenolic compounds that have been studied for a variety of biological activities.
Thyme
Thyme is both a culinary herb and a traditional botanical ingredient.
Its characteristic aroma comes largely from volatile compounds such as thymol and carvacrol. Thyme has a long history of traditional use in herbal preparations associated with the respiratory system.
Peppermint
Peppermint contains naturally occurring menthol, which produces its familiar cooling sensation.
Peppermint's refreshing aroma and cooling character have made it a traditional favorite in teas and preparations associated with digestion and the respiratory system.
Why These Herbs Work Well Together
Mullein, elderflower, licorice, lemon balm, thyme, and peppermint create a particularly aromatic blend combining earthy, floral, sweet, herbal, and naturally cooling notes.
🌿 Why We Chose These Herbs
Every Root 77 tea begins with the herbs.
We look at their traditional history, natural characteristics, flavor, nutritional qualities, and the research available about the plants themselves when creating our blends.
Some herbs have centuries of traditional use. Others have been investigated extensively in modern research. And for many plants, traditional knowledge and modern scientific research continue to develop side by side.
We believe customers deserve access to that information so they can make informed choices about the herbs they enjoy.
Whole Herbs. Simple Blends. Thoughtful Formulas.
Our loose-leaf teas contain whole herbs without unnecessary fillers, artificial flavors, or synthetic additives.
Each blend is created with a specific combination of herbs chosen for its character, flavor, traditional history, and place in an everyday wellness routine.
Learn what you're drinking. Know your herbs. Enjoy your tea.
Root 77 by The Seventy Seventh Essential