Description

A savory, mushroom-free herbal broth blend designed to support immune function while adding depth and richness to everyday meals. Where the Longevity Blend leans on medicinal mushrooms, this immunity blend builds its medicine from aromatic and antimicrobial plants, making it accessible to those who avoid mushrooms or want a lighter, brighter broth base.

Onion and garlic provide a strong antimicrobial foundation. Astragalus root, the anchor herb of Chinese longevity medicine, offers long-term immune support and strengthens the body’s protective energy. Bee balm (Monarda), a Colorado Front Range native and traditional Osage and Cherokee medicine, brings thymol and carvacrol — the same antimicrobial compounds that make thyme and oregano effective. Tulsi contributes adaptogenic support alongside its own antimicrobial character. Turmeric, ginger, and black pepper enhance circulation and absorption, with black pepper’s piperine specifically increasing turmeric bioavailability by up to twenty-fold. Nettle and rosemary round out the blend with mineral support and digestive benefits.

Meant to be simmered slowly, either as a daily sipping broth to build immune resilience through cold and flu season or as a savory base for soups, stews, grains, and sauces. Medicine that tastes like flavor.

Ingredients
Onion, garlic, astragalus root, bee balm, tulsi, turmeric, black pepper, nettle, rosemary, ginger

Flavor profile
Deeply savory and aromatic with warming spice and a slightly earthy, herbal finish

Suggested use
Add a generous handful per quart of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes, or longer for deeper extraction. Strain for a smooth broth or leave herbs in for a rustic, nutrient-dense soup. Season with salt, tamari, or miso to taste.

Use as a base for soups, stews, and grains, as a cooking liquid for rice or quinoa, or as a daily sipping broth. For deeper medicine, combine with bones to make a nourishing bone broth.

Notes
Ideal as a base for soups, stews, grains, or a sipping broth. Longer simmering yields deeper flavor and stronger medicine. Use caution if managing autoimmune conditions, as astragalus is immunomodulatory and may interact with immunosuppressive medications. Consult a qualified practitioner before daily use in that case.

Handcrafted in small batches in Fort Collins, Colorado.