Facts about tea and its benefits for herbal tea remedies.
Many of the single herbs listed in the herbs index can be used
as herbal tea remedies besides the ones I list below.
Herbal teas are a very quick way to take in the benefits of herbs. Tea herbs infused in the hot water and
are easily assimilated by the body.
Most herbal tea that you buy off the shelves is powdered and bagged for ease of use.
The facts about tea herbs that are powdered should be cause for concern. Once an herb is powdered it looses a lot of its potency.
The best way to derive the benefits of the herbs is to pick your herbs fresh from your garden.
If that is not possible, buy loose leaf tea herbs from a reputable source such as Mountain Rose Herbs.
Herbal teas allow you to take in the benefits of nature on a daily basis.
Many herbs provide vital nutrients necessary for our health.
These nutrients are far more bioavailable when consumed through a tea rather than a pill.
A warm cup of tea is comforting.
The steam rising and breathed in contains the aromatic oils of the herb effecting brain activity.
Drinking herbal tea benefits our mental as well as our physical health!
Facts About Tea: Making Herbal Teas, Infusions and Decoctions
Making an herbal tea can become a daily part of our lives if we keep it simple. We have the habit of having a cup of
herbal tea at lunchtime in our home and again at suppertime. You could also make your herbal tea in the morning and pack it along in a thermos to bring to work.
For herbal tea made from leaves and flowers, 1 - 2 teaspoons of loose leaf per 1 cup of boiling water is needed.
Let it steep for 10 - 30 minutes for medicinal effects. For flavor, 3-5 minutes is sufficient. Strain and drink.
For herbal infusions made from nutrient rich herbs, 1/3 cup herb to 4 cups boiling water is needed. Let it steep 4 - 8 hours. Strain and drink.
For herbal decoctions made from bark, roots, seeds, twigs and berries,
put 1-3 tablespoons of cut herb, seed, root, bark, etc into a pot of 16-32 oz of water and allow to sit
in non-boiled water for at least 5-10 minutes.
Set on stove and bring to a slow boil then turn down to a simmer for 10-30 minutes.
Strain and drink.
I like to use french presses to make my teas and infusions. I have one press for hot teas that we drink at meal times and
another press for my herbal infusion. You can also use a tea ball and tea pot or one of those tea pots that have a diffuser right in it to hold loose leaf tea herbs.
Facts About Tea: Herbal Tea Benefits
Healthy Herbs:
One of my favorite ways to take in the minerals and vitamins of herbs is through daily tea infusions. These are herbs
that are used as food such as oatstraw, nettle, and alfalfa. These herbs steep longer and are much more potent than regular tea...read more
Rooibos Tea:
Rooibos, pronounce "roy-boss" contains plenty of antioxidants whose value is esteemed for cancer prevention,
heart disease, diabetes and premature aging. South Africans have known the facts about tea from this bush
for centuries and have used it for many complaints. It is often used as a remedy for
colic
in babies.
Green Tea:
Numerous studies have centered on the benefits of green tea (Camellia sinensis) and the facts about tea from this plant are in many natural health literature. Green tea contains powerful antioxidants useful for neutralizing
free radicals. Green tea also provides anticarcinogenic benefits, immune system benefits, and heart health benefits.
Green tea may also have anti-inflammatory effects as well as ulcer inhibiting effects.
Facts About Tea: Herbal Tea Remedies
Blackberry Tea:
The leaves of blackberry or even raspberry have plenty of tannins. Tannins have an astringent action
making it useful in times of diarrhea!
Catnip Tea:
This tea is a great sedative making it useful for insomnia. It has also
been used in cases of ADHD.
Dandelion Tea:
Dandelion tea is a great diuretic. It is very good for supporting the liver in its functions. Nursing mamas
will also benefit with increased milk supply by drinking this herb!
Fenugreek Tea:
Fenugreek seeds used in a tea are great for colds and flu. The tea also increases the milk supply of nursing women.
Mullein Tea:
Mullein is very useful in times of colds and flu. It acts as an expectorant, bringing up mucous.
Passionflower Tea:
Passionflower is a wonderful herb for children!
It calms restlessness and tension headaches.
Peppermint Tea:
Peppermint tea contains compounds which are very useful for nausea. This is good for those who suffer from
nausea due to vertigo or migraines.
Raspberry Tea:
The tea made from raspberry leaves is famous as a uterine tonic and great for many different female complaints. It also provides plenty
of nutrients.
Yarrow Tea:
This tea is very beneficial for increasing the appetite. This may be useful in cases of anorexia or failure to thrive children.
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Pregnancy Tea:
The pregnancy herbs in this tea will supply plenty of vitamins and minerals, including iron and calcium.
The raspberry leaf tones and nourishes the uterine muscles, preparing for labor and delivery.
Laxative Tea:
Mucilaganous herbs help such as slippery elm and flax seed are very useful for constipation. These herbs have a laxative
effect.
Lemon Echinacea Ginger Tea:
Tea made from lemon, echinacea, ginger and honey is one of the best common cold remedies.
Drink this tea at the first signs of a cold.
Sleep Remedy Tea:
Get some shut eye tonight with this herbal sleep remedy tea! Sedative herbs such as valerian, lemon balm, passionflower and chamomile have traditionally been used
to promote a restful night's sleep.
Feverfew Lemon Balm Tea:
Feverfew has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the symptoms of headache. Lemon Balm is an herb
that is relaxing and may help alleviate headaches.
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