Why Tea?
Amongst nature’s infinite biological miracles, medicinal plants and their healing properties are one of the many that could just make us fall on our knees and worship nature all day.
Besides the diversity of life-enhancing functions these plants fulfill within their own natural environment, and their often awe-inspiring beauty and aromas, medicinal plants contain a vast variety of phytochemicals capable of healing all sorts of ailments and conditions.
And drinking most herbal teas will help you stay hydrated.
From soothing troubled minds to healing wounds and diseases, it will take no more than bringing the kettle to boil and infusing the plant that’s best for you to find yourself a much healthier, well-balanced, and relaxed person.
Stop popping pills now, and take a look at some of nature’s most powerful and effective medicinal plants available. You will be amazed at the results!
Types of Tea
Before we start, however, let’s just take a moment to clarify the difference between herbal teas, also known as infusions or tisanes – consisting of leaves, fresh or dried flowers, stems, seeds or roots – and actual “tea,” the drink derived from the tea bush, Camellia sinensis.
Actual “tea” includes only four varieties: black, green, white and oolong. Although they also offer serious health benefits, these teas are a particular and limited variety, and they also contain caffeine. I often find that many people are not aware of the difference between the tisanes and tea, so I thought it would be a good idea to straighten that out!
Also, your tea won’t be much help if the quality of water in your home is sub-par.
Now, let’s delve into the woods and forests of our beautiful green planet to discover the healing herbal secrets our ancestors used to cure and protect themselves from any threats to their well-being.
Chamomile tea
A classic as well as a great way to start your journey into the world of medicinal plants – chamomile has long been praised for its multiple health benefits.
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich properties (flavonoids and sesquiterpenes), chamomile tea is perfect for boosting your immune system and fighting any bacterial infections in the body. But not only that, chamomile is well known for effectively treating skin conditions and irritations, such as eczema or skin rashes, as well as stomach issues, easing digestion problems and reducing IBS symptoms.
Another great natural gut booster is something called microbiota. Read all about them here.
Also a powerful stress-reliever, chamomile is very popular for tackling insomnia and easing states of nervousness or anxiety – drink a cup before going to sleep to ensure you get a good night’s rest!
And that’s not all, this amazing plant has been shown to ease women suffering from menstrual discomfort as well as people who suffer from diabetes.
Impressive, isn’t it? Chamomile is pretty much an all-purpose tea you should definitely keep in your home herbal apothecary!
Calendula Tea
Gentle, soothing and a beautiful bright yellow/deep orange color, calendula is probably best known for its outstanding skin healing qualities as a family remedy cream. A powerful antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory herb, calendula helps reduce the appearance of dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and acne and is also perfect for treating itching, burns, athlete’s foot, insect stings and virtually any kind of skin irritation.
Believe it or not, eating healthy fats also helps improve the quality of your skin!
Due to its astringent, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties, drinking calendula tea is also an excellent way to improve our oral health, fighting plaque, gum inflammation, cavities and more.
Thanks to its high concentrations of flavonoids and linoleic acid, calendula is a potent remedy for all kinds of inflammatory issues and infections such as ulcers, wounds and hemorrhoids, It is also a powerful agent to calm muscle spasms and PMS cramps.
Valerian root tea
If you are worked up, stressed out and are too anxious to sleep at night, a valerian root infusion is just what you need! Valerian root is a potent remedy for calming anxiety and soothing restlessness during the day too. It has been known to attain the same benefits as anti-anxiety drugs, only without all the serious side effects. You might want to combine it with melissa, also a sedating herb, to treat insomnia and anxiety more effectively.
It is also an excellent agent to reduce the chance of stroke or heart attack, as it helps lower blood pressure. It has also been shown to boost your brain, improving memory, focus and concentration.
Unlike sleeping pills, valerian root won’t make you drowsy unless taken in large amounts. However, it might make you feel a little tired and may induce other side effects such as headache, stomach ache, or dizziness.
Echinacea tea
Widely used by Native Americans as a “cure-all” medicinal plant, echinacea is a potent and beautiful deep puple anti-bacterial and and anti-viral herb. It is used to boost the immune system and help treat all kinds of internal and external wounds and infections, including herpes, cystitis, and ear or eye-infections.
Nowadays, it is most commonly used to fight colds and flus, especially in the cases of children, the elderly, and physically weak people.
It is also very effective against loss of appetite since it stimulates the digestive system. Also, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is excellent for treating muscle pains, bursitis, or tendinitis.
Ginger root tea
Powerful, warming, and spicy, ginger root is a key element in traditional Chinese medicine and ayurvedic cooking. At first, a sip of ginger tea might simply seem warming and energizing, but ginger is considered a superfood for a reason. The vitamins, minerals, and amino acids present in this wonderful root make it a highly powerful therapeutic drink capable of tackling a vast number of conditions, all the way from common colds to life-threatening diseases.
Ginger works as a powerful agent in the detoxification of the liver. It is helpful in settling cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, as well as re-balancing the spleen and digestive organs in no time. It also works wonders at improving blood circulation and preventing cardiovascular disease.
Thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds (gingerol, shogaol and zingerone) that exhibit anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, ginger also makes an effective pain reliever in cases of arthritis and a powerful natural remedy against cancer.
For best results, add some onion, garlic and lemon (including peel) to the infusion to enhance the antioxidant effects and improve kidney functions.
It’s (herbal) tea time!
Now that you know some of the best and most effective herbal teas, it’s time to try them out and see which one suits you best. You might want to make your own special blend of two or more different herbs or roots depending on what you need.
Plants and herbs can literally influence our DNA in amazing ways, so make sure you do your research!
Take your time and make the tea preparation a special, pleasant moment. Sweeten with honey, stevia or unrefined whole cane sugar if you like. Feel free to experiment and enjoy that delicious healing cuppa!
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References:
https://www.cancertutor.com/ginger-antioxidant-natural-cancer-fighter/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/116907-chamomile-tea-benefits/
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Erica Randall
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