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 Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject: What are the Different Kinds of Herbal Tea |
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A lot of fuss has been made about herbal teas and tisanes, as a "healthier" option to drinking traditional tea. For starters, what are herbal teas? Any brewed hot concoction, made from a plant other than the tea bush, can be called a herbal tea. Unlike tea which uses the leaves of the tea bush, herbal teas can be made from seeds, fruit, peels, roots, branches, flowers etc.
Extracts and tea bags of various herbs are produced for commercial use. The taste, texture and aroma can vary from tea to tea, depending on the ingredients used. Herbal teas have many benefits to their consumption, they are caffeine free and have great medicinal use. In this article, the different types of herbal tea are listed, with their respective benefits.
Types of Herbal Tea and Their Benefits
Tea Name Main Ingredient Benefits
Caraway Tea Caraway fruits or seeds
* Relieves pain due to gas in the stomach
* Soothes irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
* Cleanses the digestive tract
* Can be used as a breath freshener
* Relives digestion issues like colic, cramps and gas
* Increases the flow of breast milk
* Stimulates the appetite
* Soothes a sore throat
* Reduces the pain of menstrual cramps
Chrysanthemum Tea Chrysanthemum flowers
* Cleanses the liver
* Helps with conditions like influenza, sore throat and eye problems
* Helps treat varicose veins and atherosclerosis
Cinnamon Cinnamon bark
* Eases menstrual cramps
* Lessens the impact of a cold
* Comforts an upset stomach
Chamomile Chamomile flowers
* Acts as a mild and natural sedative
* Aids in digestion and acts as a laxative
* Helps with irritable bowel syndrome
* Can be used as a gargle to rinse a sore mouth
* Eases cold and fever symptoms
Dill Dill seeds
* Helps ease coughs, flu and colds
* Improves digestion
* Stops flatulence , soothes upset stomachs
* Eases colic in children
Elderberry Dried elderberry flowers
* Aids in treating allergies
* Helps treat mucus related diseases like colds and bronchitis
* Encourages recovery from viral infections like chicken pox or measles
* Useful in treating pain from arthritis and rheumatism
* Helps in flushing out toxins from body
Fennel Fennel seeds
* Helps in breaking down kidney stones
* Can be used as a mouthwash
* Eases symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough
* Aids in digestion and reduces bloated feeling
* Acts as an anti-depressant and can treat jaundice
* Effective in hastening weight loss
* Reduces feelings of pain and fever
Ginger Tea Ginger rhizomes (root)
* Home remedy for colds
* Eases vomiting and nausea
* Soothes an upset stomach
* Helps ease morning sickness
* Gets rid of bad breath
Ginseng Ginseng root
* Increase the libido, cures sexual dysfunction in men
* Eases feelings of stress
* Improves appetite and digestion
* Strengthens the immune system
Hibiscus Hibiscus flower
* Reduces high blood pressure
* Reduces cholesterol levels
* Strengthens immune system
Hydrangea Root of the hydrangea plant
* Reduces size of kidney stones and eases their passes
* Cleanses urinary tract and prevents infections
* Is thought to be effective against gout, malaria and prostate issues
* Acts as a diuretic and flushes out toxins
* Encourages the body to sweat and hence cools down
Kava Kava roots
* Mood enhancer, reduces the mind and gets rid of stress
* Eases muscle tension and pain
* Helpful in treating gout, prostate issues and rheumatism
* Can be used to treat depression and anxiety disorders
* Helps treat urinary tract diseases
Lemon Peel Tea Peel of a lemon
* Strengthens the immunity system and blood vessels
* Reduces symptoms of varicose veins
* Increases blood circulation especially in the extremities
* Relieves digestive tract problems
* Used to treat colds, flu and scurvy
Lemon Grass Fresh or dried herb
* Aids in digestion
* Calms the nerves
* Lowers body temperature during fevers
* Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure levels
* Possible effectiveness against cancer
Labrador Tea Leaves of the plant
* Helps treat colds, flu and coughs
* Relives an upset stomach
* Reduces the symptoms of a hangover
* Ideal source of Vitamin C, for those suffering from scurvy
* Helps treat respiratory infections and ulcers
* Purifies and cleanses the blood
Lime Blossom Flowers of the linden tree
* Eases headaches and migraines
* Helps treat insomnia
* Lowers blood pressure levels
* Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
* Relieves urinary tract infections
Mint Dried or fresh mint leaves
* Anti-bacterial properties rid the mouth of germs after eating
* Treats allergic reactions, asthma and irritable bowel syndrome
* Relieves stomach pain
Rooibos Leaves of the Aspalathus Linearis plant
* Revitalizes the skin
* Calcium content develops strong bones
* Aids with insomnia and headaches
* Relaxes the nervous system
* Eases colic and stomach cramps in infants
* Digestive system issues (indigestion, ulcers, constipation)
* Increases immune system strength
* Helps in calming down and easing mental tension
Rose Hip Fruit of the rose plant
* Strengths the immune system
* Can treat colds and flu
* Eases rheumatoid arthritis
* Cleans and clears the urinary tract
Sage Sage herb
* Relaxes the nervous system
* Eases coughs and chest congestion
* Eases throat pain due to laryngitis or tonsils
* Gets rid of constipation
* Treats sores and ulcers in the mouth
St. John's Wort Dried flowers of the herb
* Very effective herbal anti-depressant
* Helps ease insomnia
* Relieves hangovers and after-effects of drinking alcohol
* Helps with chest congestion, sinus, cold and flu
* Eases the mind and elevates one's mood
Yarrow Dried yarrow herb
* Eases the symptoms of colds and fevers
* Relieves stomach problems like cramps and flatulence
* Aids the flow of menstruation
* Acts as an appetite stimulator
From the above list of herbal tea types, green tea, oolong tea, black tea are missing members. This is because such teas are prepared by adding various plant parts to conventional tea made from the tea bush. As such, they are considered flavored teas. The extensive types of herbal tea means a smorgasbord of tastes, flavors and aromas to enjoy, as well as different situations of use. Whatever your ailment, there seems to be a herbal tea for it. Keep in mind, that such brewings and beverages are not meant to replace medicines and treatments, when it comes to diseases.
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