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.
One type of herbal tea that can be
used for a substitute for regular tea and
coffee, can be 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 your 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.
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.
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There is an easy method to
making herbal teas. 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.