Benefits of Herbal Tea that will make you healthier -

Herbal Tea are low calories and relaxing drink beverage that is made from the infusion of herbs, spices or other plant materials in hot water, which usually does not contain caffeine. They are sometimes called Tisane 

Herbal teas are differentiated from caffeinated drinks e.g. black teas, white teas, green teas or yellow teas etc. which are prepared from the cured leaves of the teas plants Camellia sinensis as well as from decaffeinated tea, in which the caffeine has been removed.

In addition to serving as a beverage, herbal teas herbal teas are all the rage for the many medicinal qualities which they possess. It is believed that they can help with everything ranging from relieving insomnia, to calming an upset stomach and nausea, fighting viruses and infections, easing cold and indigestion and many more.

Herbal teas are often consumed for their physical or medicinal effects, especially for their stimulant, relaxant or sedative properties. The medicinal benefits of specific herbs are often controversial, and in some countries (including the United States) makers of herbal teas are not allowed to make unsubstantiated claims about the medicinal effects of their products.

There are many varieties of Herbal Tea, but the major varieties include:-

• Ginger Tea : Drinking ginger tea energizes and stimulates the digestive system. Ginger has been known to aid people experiencing nausea. Arthritic people have found ginger tea helpful since it has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Lavender Tea : A tea which is made from dried purple, pink and white colored flowers that grow on lavender shrubs, has the ability to soothe the mind and body and inducing sleep. If you are feeling down and depressed, a cup of lavender tea can help uplift your spirit. 
•  Peppermint Tea : which is a fragrant that makes for a soothing drink.Peppermint tea can clear a stuffy nose, soothe a sore throat, ease stomach cramps, and ward off a cold. One invigorating sip of peppermint tea can calm you when you're feeling stressed or anxious, but you may want to avoid this tea if you have GERD or hiatal hernia!
•  Red Clover Tea: is made from the dried blossoms of the perennial red clover plant, red clover herbal tea is especially well-known for its ability to lessen the symptoms and discomforts of menopause. Brew a cup of red clover tisane to reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes, improve sleep, strengthen bones, lessen anxiety, and much more! 
• Cinnamon Tea: cinnamon tea is simple to make from scratch and has many health benefits, from fighting viruses to soothing an upset stomach to stabilizing blood sugar. It may also help with weight loss and can ease menstrual cramps. Delicious on its own or blended with other herbs and spices, cinnamon tea becomes even more of a powerhouse when combined with honey. Organic cinnamon tea is a safe. 
• Lemon Balm Tea: Lemon balm tea is nice to drink and is a very effective tonic to calm nerves and anxiety. Cold lemon balm tea bags help relieve cold sores, or genital sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. Mix lemon balm leaves with valerian to treat anxiety, stress and insomnia. Lemon balm when mixed with peppermint can calm an upset stomach, sooth the digestive track and reduce flatulence. Drink lemon balm tea if you suffer from nerve pain. Drinking lemon balm tea also helps strengthen memory and brain functions and also uplifts one’s mood. 
•  Lemongrass
 Tea: The citrus flavour that comes from the lemongrass plant is favored in cooking as well as tea. Lemongrass teas are often served as an after-dinner drink to aid digestion, primarily due to a substance called citral, also the active ingredient in lemon peels. Though typically enjoyed unaccompanied by other herbs, it can also be blended to create lemon-flavored teas like Lemon Zinger.
• Hibiscus Flower Tea (Sorrel): Dried Hibiscus flowers are made as tea that offers very high health benefits. Hibiscus tea is known to lower blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol and strengthen the immune system (it’s rich in Vitamin C). Hibiscus flower infusions have known to reduce hypertension as well, in people prone to this condition. A recent study reveals that hibiscus tea is rich in antioxidants, which protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Red zinger tea and sorrel tea contain hibiscus. 

Health Benefits Of Herbal Tea (s)

These are some of the numerous Health benefits of Herbal Tea

• Herbal tea, provides the body with some much needed hydration.
• Herbal teas (which are also called 'tisanes') are simple, effective, inexpensive, caffeine- and drug-free ways to enjoy the taste and benefits of herbs and spices.
• herbal tea also stimulates the senses pleasantly with the warmth of the cup in your hands, the visual pleasure in the vibrantly or delicately colored beverage, the aromatherapy of the delicious fragrance and finally, the calming deliciousness of that first taste.
• Herbal teas are also of health benefits because of their, antioxidant properties and therapeutic applications.
• The special, protective, healing properties of herbs and spices that is contained in Herbal tae can continue to support, restore, and revitalize our bodies, minds, and spirits today and for generations to come.

Risks of Drinking Herbal tea

As herbal teas can be composed of many plant material, including some plants that are known to be toxic, the specific ingredients must be checked for health and safety individually. Most retail herbal teas sold as beverages could be considered safe, but medicinal herbal teas could easily contain herbs that cause damage in large amounts.
While most herbal teas are safe for regular consumption, some herbs have toxic or allergenic effects. Among the greatest causes of concern are:

• Comfrey, which contains alkaloids that can cause permanent liver damage with chronic use
• Lobelia, which contains toxins similar in effect to nicotine

Herbal teas can also have different effects from person to person, and this is further compounded by the problem of potential mis-identification. The deadly foxglove, for example, can be mistaken for the much more benign (but still relatively toxic to the liver) comfrey.

Always educate yourself about herbs and spices before using them, and always, consult your herbal practitioner, naturopathic or homeopathic doctor, or other healthcare professional first before taking any herbal tea to help manage any illness or health condition, especially if you are taking any prescription medication, or you are being treated for any health concern or disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Thursday, November 06, 2014