Herbal teas are still one of the most popular drinks in the world. Herbal teas have medicinal and nutritional benefits, along with tasting pleasant. You can grow your own herbs for tea, however not all herbs will grow in your climate and not all herbs are available all year. In this case, you are better to resort to the dried variety rather than do without. I cannot imagine living without chamomile, rosemary, thyme, mints, or rosehips!
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the most widely used flowers for herbal tea. Chamomile tea is so popular that it is found in most grocery stores. It is used as a mild sedative, and is good for insomnia as well as many other nervous conditions. It is a nervine and especially suited to teething children and those who have been in a highly emotional state over a long period of time. Except for a very small risk of allergy to the daisy family, chamomile is also one of the safest herbs to use. It is safe for even the youngest baby!
Chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine as an anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, nervine, stomachic, tonic, vasodilatory. The anti-inflammatory properties make it good for rheumatism, arthritis, and other painful swellings. Additional uses in herbal medicine include an antispasmodic for intestinal and menstrual cramps, relieving gas pains, and a very mild but efficient laxative. Milder tea in large doses is given throughout the day for fevers, sore throats, the aches and pains due to colds, flu, and allergies.
Rosehips
It's linked to many health benefits - improved immunity, heart health, weight loss, and skin anti-aging. Rosehips are an excellent mild blood cleanser, support circulatory health, adrenal health and connective tissue health. Rosehips are very high in antioxidants, fight skin aging, and can aid weightloss. Rosehip supports your immune system and have among the highest vitamin C content of all fruits and vegetables! Vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells, protecting against infection.
The rosehip we offer also contains hibiscus, which is excellent for rejuvinating the liver.
Mint
Wild mint was used by all the nations as an aid in digestion. It was steeped in water for the patient to drink. Menthol, the active ingredient in mint that gives it its characteristic flavor, is more concentrated in peppermint (Mentha piperata) than in spearmint (Menthe spicata), and is considered an aid in digestion and a stomach-calmer. Grow some mint in the garden or in a pot next to a door and it will always be there when you need it.
Fennel
A tea made with a few fresh sprigs of fennel or a level teaspoon of seeds will relieve indigestion. An infusion of the seeds is an excellent carminative, especially for babies. Use 1 teaspoon (5ml) of infusion for colic and gas.
Fennel is an effective treatment for respiratory congestion and is a common ingredient in cough remedies.
Fennel may assist some people to lose weight and can give relief from hiccups! A tea made from fennel helps to stimulate the flow of breast milk. It is sometimes added to baby formula to aid digestion. Fennel is also very powerful at Chew the seeds as a breath freshener.
Lemongrass
Usually combined with ginger, Lemongrass is a potent herb that helps treat insomnia, stomach and respiratory disorders, fever, and infections. The antioxidant activity of the lemongrass boosts the immune system and protects against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It even helps in balancing cholesterol levels, managing type 2 diabetes, and promoting healthy skin.
Chai tea
Chai Spice Tea is a generally blend of certified organic black tea and organic spices, rather than herbs. A lively, sparkling tea in the true traditions of the orient. It commonly contains cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Cloves been used for centuries in treating digestive (gas, constipation, bloating, nausea,) and respiratory ailments. They contain powerful antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties making them tremendously useful in helping to heal a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions. They are excellent for relieving muscle spasms, headaches, and nerve pain.
