"An elixir is a substance that is believed to cure all ills."
Such is the philosophy behind Elixir Tonics & Teas. The store, established
in1996, offers an array of herbal remedies to treat everything from indigestion
and fatigue to sexual maladies.
The moment you step into the store, the oriental ambiance envelops you in a sea
of tranquility. Let Elixir’s Japanese botanical garden take you away for
a moment as you listen to the peaceful music of its water fountains. The fragrant
candles, decorative chopsticks and ornate teapots that fill the store can all
be bought so you can build your own Zen space at home.
Elixir stands firm in the belief that whole-leaf teas are best since they retain
the plant’s delicate oils unlike broken or ground leaf teas. Both Camellia
Sinensis (true teas) and Tonic Herbal Teas (formulated by Elixir’s credentialed
Herbalists) are available in flavors like Grand Earl Grey, Black Ginger Peach
and Shanghai Spice.
If you’re not a tea person, then scoot on over to Elixir’s Gan Bei Tonic
Bar for one of their delicious tonics, served hot or cold, to clear your mind
and bring balance to your entire body. Although, many of the ingredients in the
tonics aren’t that foreign, even if you are wary of sampling new and unique
flavors, you won’t feel left out while enjoying a simple Ginger Ale or Root
Beer Tonic.
Feel a cold coming on? Boost your immunity with the classic Tame the Elements
tonic comprised of lemon and white grape juice, honey and herbs like honeysuckle,
goldenbell, Chinese bellflower and Chinese mint. Elixir also offers sex tonics
like Mighty Joe Yang and Chi Devil, as well as, a Morning After Tonic to bring
relief from even the nastiest of hangovers.
If you don’t have time to enjoy the teas and tonics in the store, you can
purchase teas and herbs to take home and mix with your favorite juices. Herbal
mixes can be used as supplements to give you energy or even make your hair more
healthy and shiny.
Herbs are also used to treat conditions like constipation and menstrual cramps.
An expert herbalist is on hand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to answer questions and
to help you figure out what herbal combination is best for you.
In the fast-paced world of Los Angeles, it’s easy to get tied up in the stress
of day-to-day life. So, step away from the Blackberry, turn that cell phone off
for a while and step through the threshold of Elixir.
For more information, call (310) 657-9300 or visit www.elixirtonics.com.
LA Places: Places of Interest
Elixir Tonics & Teas: 8612 Melrose Ave.,West Hollywood
By Yuri Shimoda
Article posted on 3/6/2006
This article has been viewed 4716 times.