Benefits of herbal teaA list of benefits of herbal tea for over 30 teas follows. For other topics concerning herbal tea click on the following links: (Coming soon)
The following herbs can be prepared the way most teas are. Use 1 - 2 tsps of plant to a cup of hot water. For root teas, steep longer, between 10 - 20 minutes. For leaf teas, 3 minutes should be enough. Test steeping times for certain teas until you are happy with the result. But remember that you must steep at least a few minutes to help release the specific health benefits of herbal tea. (It is also impossible to know how potent teas will be. For some conditions, there may not be enough potency in herbal tea to address condition. For example, though St.-John's Wort relieves mood disorders, the tea version may not be potent enough to remedy problem. However, teas for stomach upsets work quite well.) 
Alfalfa - Full of vitamins but rather tasteless. Try mixing alfalfa with other teas. Alfalfa has been for arthritis. Allspice - benefits of this herb tea are relief of the common cold and stomach upsets. Birch tea - You can use white, black, or yellow birch leave. Birch is helpful for rheumatism and headaches. Can also reduce the pain of passing kidney stones and lower a fever. It’s also used as an all-natural mouthwash. Blackberry leaf & raspberry tea - Used as tonics and blood purifiers. Blueberry Tea - Full of antioxidants, blood purifier and tonic. It tastes bitter so you may wish to sweeten with stevia, honey, agave or nectar. Cardamom is best known for its spicy aroma. Cardamom stimulates digestion & relieves gas, flatulence & stomach cramps. Chamomile is mild tasting. The benefits of herbal tea include its calming effects. It also anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. Chrysanthemum is sweet tasting & helps reduce fever. It also helps protect against liver damage by neutralizing toxins in the body. Cinnamon is calming and is good for circulation and digestion. Recently touted as lowering blood pressure. Coffee is an herb. This much maligned bean can be used for a little pick me up and to help you burn fat during a workout. Just drink ˝ cup ˝ hour before a workout with no caloric sweeteners. Be sure to drink lots of water. Fennel has been used for two thousand years & for the most part, the benefits of this herb tea are as a digestive aid. Ginger is also centuries old herbal remedy that addresses many health problems from nausea and colds to indigestion and migraine headaches. Also may work on more serious cardiovascular concerns. LINK Ginseng increases energy and longevity. The many benefits of herbal tea is perhaps most exemplified by green tea. It is a well-known herbal tea, rich in antioxidants and thought to be anti-cancerous. It’s roasted version is what many people think of when they refer to tea. It too has health benefits but not as many as green tea. Hawthorne strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow. Hibiscus reduces high blood pressure and relieves menstrual cramps. Hyssop is used for colds and congestion. Lemongrass is soothing & calming. Parsley helps release excess water and helps kidneys function better. Peppermint relieves stress, stomach upsets and digestive problems. Persimmon is a tonic is rich in Vitamin C. Rosehip is full of vitamin C and is good for colds. Rosemary tea improves in blood circulation, relieves cold symptoms, stimulates the liver & relieves joint pain and headache. Use the leaves. Sage tea is good for sore throats due to tonsillitis or laryngitis. Sage tea is also for constipation, indigestion and anxiety. Sarsaparilla increases energy and makes skin look healthier. Sassafras tea thins and purifies blood. Slippery Elm relieves stomach cramps and other gastric problems. Spearmint leaf tea is mainly good for stomach upsets, nausea, morning sickness. St. John's Wort tea relieves bronchitis and whooping cough. Another of the benefits of herbal tea might be to stabilize mood. Strawberry Leaf tea should be steeped overnight. Then strain and reheat in the morning and enjoy. Strawberry leaf tea relieves eczema & stomach issues. Valerian tea uses the roots of the plant. Valerian tea helps induce sleep, soothes nerves & anxiety. If you liked our page on benefits of herbal tea & want to get our helpful info every month, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter: HEALTHY WORLD DIGEST You'll receive anywhere from 5 - 10 healthy “nuggets” of information to get you feeling & looking your best. Just fill in our brief eZine subscription form & start to take charge of your life easily, today, right now. We promise. Click 2 go from benefits of herbal tea 2 Home |