Category: Herbal Tea
Mate
Mate is a South American plant that is used as a tea. It contains caffeine and is useful for energy on long journeys or for alertness because of extended work hours. Mate is different from other caffeine products because it is naturally high in polyphenols (such as in green tea and red wine) which give [...]
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint is a great digestive aid for indigestion (that’s why you see the traditional after dinner mint). It works by calming the bowel and reducing gas thus reducing painful bloating. A nice cup of peppermint tea after a heavy meal will frequently be followed by a relieving belch, in which excess gas is exhaled. Of [...]
Senna Leaf Tea
I love Agatha Christie novels. In her books you had housemaids, cooks, and even butlers if you were high enough on the food chain. Housemaid work must have been very constipating because a maid was always soaking senna pods for an infusion that was taken at night for constipation. This was useful not only for [...]
Siberian Ginseng Root
Siberian ginseng is a great stress reliever. It is an immune stimulant, it reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol, and it protects the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and chemicals. All of the ginsengs, such as American, Korean, Chinese, red and white have slightly different properties, but Siberian ginseng is best [...]
Chamomile Flower Tea
Chamomile flowers make a wonderful, flavorful tea and are loaded with healthy benefits for young and old alike. It is relaxing and calming and can relieve nervous tension and stress; it is a good sleep aid, too. Its effect on your digestion is great too as it can calm ulcers, gastritis, and relieve gas. It [...]
