The health benefits of herbal teas

There are many healing benefits of herbal teas. Herbal tea remedies have been used for thousands of years to alleviate many common ailments. There are teas that calm the nerves, teas that ease the symptoms of depression, and others that soothe an upset stomach. Some varieties of tea are even known to ease the symptoms of cold and flu.

Tea of the herbal variety is also referred to as an herbal infusion or tisane. It is made by pouring boiling water over fresh or dried flowers, leaves, roots or seeds.

Varieties of Teas

Here is a list of several different kinds of teas and their medicinal properties :

Burdock

• Cleanses the blood
• Aids liver function
• Regulates blood sugar

Chamomile

• Soothing to the stomach
• Calming effect on nerves
• Alleviates cold symptoms

Damiana

• Helps to ease depression
• Aids in menstruation
• Acts as an aphrodisiac
• Is a Diuretic

Dandelion

• Is a Diuretic
• Helps improve liver functioning
• Is an expectorant

Fennel

• Stimulates the appetite
• Alleviates stomach cramping
• Helps soothe a sore throat and coughing

Ginger

• helps circulation
• Alleviates nausea
• Alleviates cold and flu symptoms

Green Tea

• Helps circulation
• Antiviral against the flu
• Eases abdominal cramps
• Helps lower high blood sugar
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Has antibacterial properties
• Powerful antioxidant

Hawthorn

• Cleanses the blood
• Stimulates liver function
• Helps to control blood sugar levels

Kava kava

• Helps lower cholesterol
• Maintains healthy blood pressure
• Helps keep the heart healthy

Lemon Balm

• Lifts the spirits
• Relieves stomach problems
• Calms the nerves

Licorice

• Relieves coughs and sore throats
• Helps digestion
• Menstruation aid

Nettle

• Cleanses blood
• High in vitamins A and C
• Aids in liver and kidney function

Raspberry

• Soothes diarrhea
• High in various vitamins and minerals
• Menstruation aid

Rosemary

• Improves circulation
• Stimulates liver function
• Eases joint pain and headache pain

Sage

• Helps calm the nerves
• Aids digestion
• Relieves lung congestion and cough

Skullcap

• Calms the nerves
• Soothes anxiety

St. John's Wort

• Reduces anxiety and irritability
• Helps with depression

Valerian

• Relaxant
• Soothes the nerves
• Eases stomach cramping

Yarrow

• Relieves hay fever symptoms and congestion
• Helps digestion and improves appetite
• May help to lower blood pressure

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