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Choosing Herb Teas
Herbs contain
natural chemical phyto-substances which produce a wide range
of actions on animal physiology.
Most of these
substances help our state of health by supporting the body's
biological functions and its natural healing processes.
Many of them also
help in improving our mental health and psychological
well-being by calming and soothing nerves.
Select
a suitable tea according to your preference, for your
particular requirement, or for a health condition.
Teas of the
flowers and fruits of plants are very pleasant to drink for
relaxation. They also contain the plants' essences which act
on our bodies and minds to relieve stresses, calm anxieties
and encourage good health.
Some universal
herbal tea favourites are Lavender, Chamomile, Peppermint,
Rose, Lemon, Orange, Cinnamon, Elderflower, Calendula,
Chrysanthemum and Cardamom.
The ever-popular
Earl Grey Tea is flavoured with the essential oil of Bergamot,
a citrus fruit native to and cultivated in Italy.
Many herbs taken
for health reasons are from the stems, barks and roots of
plants, as these parts contain higher concentrations of the
active components.
Common herbs
usually taken for health are Thyme, Sage, Peppermint,
Rosemary, Oregano, Clove, Aniseed, Liquorice, Green Tea,
Ginseng, Lemongrass, Hawthorn, Mallow, Verbena, St John's Wort
and Feverfew.
Herbal teas are
best drunk singly to appreciate their real flavour. This is
especially so if the tea is drunk for relaxation.
You can also mix herbal teas to get the benefits from each of the
teas. However, a blend of 2 or 3 types is recommended in order
to achieve the
desired effects and still make for a pleasant drink.
For treating
health problems, you can mix several types of herbal teas
together to get a holistic effect. Use about 1 teaspoon of
each herb in the mix. Drink the tea mix 3 times a day for at
least 1 week, and up to 1 month for best results.
Certain herb teas
should not be consumed during pregnancy, during breastfeeding
or in conjunction with certain proprietary medication. Check
for cautionary info, warning labels or ask your health care
provider for guidance.
Stop drinking any
herb tea if you experience an adverse reaction to it. Many
herbs provide multiple actions, and it should be possible to
substitute the reactive herb with another non-reactive herb.
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Here
are tips and hints on how to use dried and fresh herbs, and
how to get the best out of our planet's plants and flowers.
Always
make a fresh lot of tea to drink, and drink it at one sitting.
Herbal
teas should be drunk between meals, or before bedtime.
To
use fresh herbs in place of the dried herb, use 3 times the
same fresh herb as the amount of dried herb required.
Add
one of the following to herb tea if drinking it after a meal.
These herbs and spices will expel wind, calm the stomach and
aid digestion:
If
you use tea bags to make your herb tea, take the bags out of
the cup or pot, let them cool down, and place them still damp
over your closed eyelids.