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Meet Our New Tea Infusers: Teapot, Cat & Owl Loose-leaf tea just got a little more fun. Making a good cup of tea doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes all you need is your favorite loose tea, hot water, a comfortable mug—and an infuser that makes you smile. Our new teapot, cat, and owl tea infusers combine an everyday tea tool with three playful designs. They're reusable, easy to us …

Herbs That Are Not Safe for Dogs and Cats: A Pet Owner's Guide Western Herbs, Chinese Herbs & Essential Oils Pet Owners Should Know About Natural doesn't always mean pet-safe. Herbs that people commonly use in foods, teas, supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and natural household products aren't automatically safe for dogs and cats. Animals can process certain plant compounds different …

Why Does This Herb Have So Many Names? Am I Buying the Right One? You search for an herb online. You find the English name. Then another common name. Then a Chinese name. Then a botanical name that looks like something from a high-school biology exam. And you wonder: “Are these all the same herb?” Sometimes, yes. Some herbs can be known by many different names depending on the country, …

If an Herb Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is You're scrolling through social media when an ad catches your attention. “This one herb melts away belly fat!” “The ancient herb doctors don't want you to know about!” Or perhaps it's the truly remarkable herb that supposedly helps with your weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, memory, joints, sleep, energy—and pra …