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Mormon Tea isn't really a tea per-say. It's more like a shrub that grows in the desert. Mormon Pioneers brewed it into a tea, hence the name Mormon Tea. It basically has the same chemical properties as sudafed so it's really good for clearing up Allergies.

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Q: How is the Mormon tea able to survive in the desert?
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