Teas Made From Herbs May Be Beneficial To You

Teas made from herbs can be bought from the market, or you can make them yourself. I wanted to share with you some information on some herbs and their possible mental and physical benefits. I have studied herbs for years, but am not a medical professional. One of the most important things you can do for yourself if you are interested in herbs, and using them for internal use: always speak to a professional before you ever ingest any type of plant specimen.

Basil

Sage

Thyme

One type of herbal tea that can be used for a substitute for regular tea and coffee, can purchased in your local markets. They are relatively weak and harmless, but don't offer the benefits of real herb drinks. The more potent herbs come from health stores, herb shops, and from you own herb garden. They can be fresh or dried. Below is a list of some different herbs you could use to make herbal drinks.

• Angelica - a possible digestive aid.


• Basil - good for increasing your energy level.


• Blueberry - a pleasant before meal drink.


• Catnip - not just for our pets, this herb is known to help relax and treat mild depression.


• Chamomile - a nice drink before going to bed.


• Cinnamon - clears the brain and helps with the thought process.


• Dandelion - improves kidney and liver function.


• Fennel - good for kidney function.


• Ginger - helps restore appetite.


• Ginseng - gives you an energy booster.


• Horehound - helps loosen congestion.


• Jasmine - helps settle the nerves.


• Licorice - serves as a good laxative.


• Orange flavored - helps you fall asleep.


• Parsley - acts as a good diuretic.


• Peppermint - Works well for gas.


• Sage - this helps improve brain function.


• Sarsaprilla - may help in balancing hormones.


• Thyme - can help with sore throats.


• Yarrow - an overall tea used for the entire body.

Ginger

Cinnamon

Fennel

In the spices and herb section, there are articles on some of these herbs for possibly making teas. Make sure you research each herb you are planning on using. There is an easy method to making herbal drinks. Put one tablespoon of the herb in a tea ball and place in a cup of boiling water. Let the mixture simmer anywhere from five to ten minutes. Remove the ball and it is ready to drink. You don't have to use a ball, and just put the herbs directly into the hot water. You can make a larger quantity by using a pot on the stove. Use one tablespoon of herb for every cup of water. The summertime can be hot and sticky. You can also make a refreshing drink by just adding ice cubes. A variety of herbs will give you a delightful drink. Chamomile, Peppermint, Apple and Orange flavors are just a few. A nice finishing touch is adding a fresh lemon slice or a sprig or two of fresh mint.

Any of the herbs listed above can provide you with not only a nice relaxing drink, but can also serve as possible health benefits. Holistic and herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. People from all over the world have benefited from growing and using natural herbs. Our society today is becoming more and more aware of the possible benefits from using herbs. I hope this article has given you a little information that may be helpful to you and others.