Tea has been enjoyed for centuries. Traditionally, tea is made by steeping the leaves of the tea plant in hot water. However, tea is currently defined as a drink made from herbs or leaves of varying plants steeped in hot water. Traditional tea is still made, but some teas use tea leaves and herbs together, while other teas use single herbs, or mixes of herbs.
Catnip Tea
Catnip is not just for driving your cats crazy. Catnip is thought to help with gas pains, calm the central nervous system, ease indigestion, nervousness, dyspepsia, sleeplessness, restlessness, menstrual problems, nervous headaches, and constant crying. Catnip is also known as catrup, catswort and cat's play.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile has long been used as a general relaxant to soothe the nerves. It is also thought to help with insomnia, arthritis, anxiety, menstrual cramps, skin irritations, PMS, colic, flatulence, upset stomach, intestinal ulcers, false labor pains, fevers, bladder irritation instigated bed wetting, nervous diarrhea, flu and colds. Drink chamomile tea with honey or lemon just before bed to soothe a variety of health problems and aid in sleep.
Dandelion Root Tea
Dandelion is known to be a rich source of potassium. Dandelion is also thought to help increase the flow of bile from the liver, purify the blood and build red blood cells. Dandelion is also thought to treat hepatitis, indigestion, gallbladder disease, chronic dyspepsia and constipation.
Echinacea Tea
Echinacea is widely used as an immune stimulant to expedite the process of getting well. Echinacea is specifically thought to strengthen the immune system by promoting the formation of T-cells and phagocytosis, as well as having beneficial effects against acne, congestion, wounds, tonsillitis, bronchitis, ear infections and psoriasis.
Ginger Root Tea
Ginger is used as a calmative for nausea, cold and flu, stomach upset, motion sickness, muscle pain, gas, indigestion, colon disorders, menstrual cramps and circulatory problems. Drink ginger tea to alleviate symptoms of cold or flu, or to help ward off illness during the flu season.
Ginkgo Tea
Ginkgo helps to increase blood flow, especially to the brain. Ginkgo is understood to support and increase brain function and improve memory, mental clarity and overall alertness. Ginkgo tea is antioxidant rich, benefiting the brain and body in numerous ways.
Goldenseal Tea
Goldenseal is renowned for having antibiotic effects. it has also been used for poor digestion, inflamed mucous membranes, atonic dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, fevers, impetigo, bacterial infection, diarrhea and peptic ulcers.. If you are pregnant, do not drink Goldenseal tea, as it can raise blood pressure.
