I have to tell you, I have such a constant collection of herbal teas, I’ve considered calling myself a junkie! Herbal teas fix just about anything in my book. They are wonderful for so many things, and most people don’t even know that herbs, spices, flowers and roots that herbal teas are made of contain more antioxidants than most veggies out there. Each different tea is great for different ailments. Some herbal teas aid the immune system, others enhance digestion, many calm the stomach, others ease stress and anxiety, a great deal of them help relieve a headache, and some can even help you get rid of joint pain, or help you sleep. Check out my favorite herbal teas for just about anything. Next time you catch a cold, or just need a little lift to your spirits, make a pot of tea, or even just a cup!
Green tea is just amazing, isn’t it? I swear, if I’m feeling blue or sick, I drink some green tea and feel like a new woman! I prefer organic brands of green tea, and like to drink decaf at night since it contains a bit of caffeine. Green tea is rich in antioxidants and is now being found to even enhance digestion and decrease the amount of time a person is sick.
Lavender tea is the ultimate relaxing tea, besides chamomile, which we’ll get to in a minute! Lavender flowers were used in ancient days to relieve headaches, anxiety, bi-polar symptoms, depression symptoms, and insomnia. It is also wonderful for calming the stomach, as a bonus. You can buy it in bag form, or as loose leaf. Loose leaf is a little pricier, but seeing the beautiful flowers in your tea pot while steeping is a nice touch, I’ll admit!
Chamomile tea is amazing! It will soothe the stomach, and chamomile flowers actually smell quite nice too, so it will smell great when brewing. Chamomile can calm your stomach, soothe a headache, aid insomnia, and help relax you. It even seems to help relax my joints when I’m especially tired. You can buy it in bag form, or brew it loose leaf style. Either way, I’m sure it will become a favorite for you too!
Rooibos tea is my go-to for bad skin, a sour stomach, or to relieve muscle pain after exercise. Rooibos is also known as red bush tea, originating in South Africa from the red bush plant. It is rich in antioxidants, and great for the immune system, but especially helpful for brightening the skin and clearing acne. It is even being linked to better digestion, especially an acidic or sour stomach, since it is fermented and contains probiotics, much like coffee and chocolate. Make some loose leaf rooibos tea for the best flavor. I like a brand that is even scented with real vanilla beans, which smells amazing when you brew it!
I recommend adding a touch of stevia, and even a bit of cinnamon and lemon to your teas for a great flavor. I buy all my teas online from iHerb for the best price, which you can find a link to below. What kinds of herbal teas and flavors do you enjoy?
Sources: iherb.com
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