Potential Benefits of Native Apricot Tea:
- Support Heart & Circulation:
Flavonoids and saponins may help maintain healthy blood pressure and promote circulation — supporting a healthy cardiovascular system. - Boost Immune & Antioxidant Protection:
Phenolic compounds and terpenes help reduce oxidative stress and support immune resilience. - Balance Hormones Gently:
Phytoestrogens and tannins may support hormonal balance and ease symptoms of peri/menopause like hot flushes, mood changes, and bone support — all without being overpowering. - Encourage Skin & Digestive Health:
These compounds may help support healthy skin, reduce internal inflammation, and promote digestive comfort. - Support Lactation:
Traditionally valued for encouraging milk production during breastfeeding.
What’s Inside the Leaves?
Native Apricot is rich in:
- Flavonoids: Promote heart health, circulation & antioxidant protection
- Saponins: Anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, and may support cholesterol balance
- Phenolic Compounds: Strong antioxidant and antimicrobial agents
- Terpenes: Naturally calming, anti-inflammatory, and mood-supporting
- Phytoestrogens & Tannins: May assist with hormonal regulation, hot flushes, bone health & digestion
View supporting research on flavonoids, saponins, and phytoestrogens
Wiley Online Library – Saponins
Study on menopause & plant-based estrogen support
A Cup for Calm, Clarity & Balance
Whether you’re looking to support your circulatory system, ease digestive discomfort, calm inflammation, or gently guide your body through hormonal changes, Native Apricot Tea is a warm, daily ritual you can feel good about.
Each cup connects you to the land, your body, and generations of natural wisdom.
Please consult your healthcare provider before introducing new herbal remedies, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a medical condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our Native Apricot Tea
We use the leaf of Native Apricot (Pittosporum angustifolium). Our farm-grown leaves are gently dried to retain their naturally occurring bioactives.
Native Apricot is traditionally valued for its skin and hormone-related properties. Its leaves contain phenolic and flavonoid compounds, saponins and terpenes — plant molecules known in lab studies for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
When consumed as a herbal tea, Native Apricot leaf may help:
- Support healthy skin and connective tissue
- Assist circulation and cardiovascular wellness
- Support hormonal balance and peri/menopausal transitions
- Provide antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress
These are based on laboratory research and traditional use, not on clinical trials.
Steep 1–2 teaspoons in hot water for 5–10 minutes. For a deeper extraction of the plant’s natural compounds, use a longer steep or gentle simmer.
When consumed as a herbal beverage, Native Apricot leaf tea is generally considered safe for daily use by healthy adults. If pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or managing a health condition, please consult a health professional.
Native Apricot Tea is positioned for skin, cardiovascular and hormonal support, Wilga Tea for muscle/joint comfort and respiratory support, and Maroon Bush Tea for immune defence and gentle cleanse.
Research has identified phenolics, flavonoids, saponins and terpenes in Native Apricot leaves, which have demonstrated antioxidant, antimicrobial and hormone-modulating activity in laboratory studies. These findings support its traditional use and our choice of leaf for your daily brew.