Mama Dezee's Musings & Delights: Tea Time with Renee ~ The Benefits of Herbal Teas.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Tea Time with Renee ~ The Benefits of Herbal Teas.

Today, I thought I'd share with you some benefits of herbal tea.

Yogi Tea is one of my favorite brands. They have a large variety of single teas and specialty blends.

Chamomile tea is of my favorite teas to drink at night when I want to calm down and relax.

Chamomile tea—relaxes mind and soul

Chamomile tea is a great relaxing herbal tea used to calm the soul and mind. Chamomile tea is also anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal and can improve digestion, irritable bowel disease and colitis.

Ginger tea, has been a wonderful tea that my family enjoys often to aid in digestion and help with the little ones if they get a tummy ache. One of my favorite things to do is to make FRESH Ginger tea by pealing a piece of the Ginger root, and then placing it in a cup and pouring boiling water over the root. Let it sit for several minutes; then add a teaspoon of honey. This tea is so soothing for a sore throat as well as helping the tummy.

Ginger Tea—improves immune system and reduces digestive disorder and nausea

Ginger tea made from the roots of ginger is an effective herbal tea for treating motion sickness and nausea. This great anti-inflammatory herb also improves digestion and helps to reduce the pain of arthritis, joints and muscles. The powerful antioxidant in ginger tea is great for reducing stress and cleansing chemicals and free radicals accumulated on our bodies. Ginger is also a great herb for fighting cold and reducing menstrual cramps.

Valerian tea is a fairly new tea to me. I have heard of the herb and the essential oil, but have not had any experience with this tea. I would love to learn what your experience has been with this tea. (Post your comments below!)

Valerian Tea—helps to improve sleeplessness and stress

Valerian is a great herb for improving our common side effects of the modern life style called “insomnia and stress”. Valerian Tea can also help neurological disorder, gastrointestinal problems, ADHD and seizures and it’s better to drink valerian tea before bedtime.

Echinacea has been an herb that our family has used for over 30 years. We often use this herb in capsules to aid the immune system in healing the body during times of illness. We also use it as a tea. Echinacea acts as a natural antibiotic and can get rid of a cold or flu very quickly.

Echinacea Tea—helps to treat colds, flues and common infections

The active substance in echinacea tea helps to boost the immune system and fight infections. Echinacea Tea is great for improving colds and flues, nasal congestion and infections such as skin, eat and urinary tracts infections. Echinacea Tea is not recommended during pregnancy.

Peppermint is one of my most favorite teas. It brings back memories of my grandmothers mint garden and the herbal sun teas my mom used to make in the summer time. Peppermint has a light soothing flavor that gives me a little pick me up in the afternoon or can sooth and relax my nervous system in the evenings. Its good as a hot tea as well as an ice tea and doesn't really need any sweetener!

Peppermint Tea—helps to improve digestion and relieve irritable bowl syndrome

Peppermint is a nutritious herb that can help indigestion and calm stomach disorders. Peppermint tea can also sooth stomach muscles and intestine and improve the inflammatory bowel disease. The powerful phytonutrient in peppermint can also reduce the growth of cancer cells in liver and pancreas.

Dandelion tea is wonderful for building up and purifying the blood in the body. If you tend to be anemic, this is a good tea for you! It has a wonderful flavor that is enhanced when using a beautiful orange blossom honey.

Dandelion Tea – Great for detox and improves digestion and liver function

The health benefit of dandelion has been known for centuries and Persians were the first to discover the great medicinal properties of dandelion. For centuries, dandelion has been used to improve liver function, digestion and expel kidney stones. The active phytonutrient in dandelion can also help to promote weight loss and detox the body from accumulation of toxins and free radicals.

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Click here for a Dandelion tea recipe.

Passion Flower Tea is one that I have only recently tried.
Its has a mild flavor and is a wonderful tea for you summer time
brunch and tea party with your beat girl friends.

Passion flower Tea—helps insomnia and anxiety

The leaves of the medicinal passionflower plant have active compounds known as flavonoids and alkaloids. Like chamomile, valerian root and lavender, this great medicinal herb can help sleeping problems and combat stress and anxiety. According to a study by University of Maryland Medical Center, passionflower was as effective as the drug oxazepam (Serax) for treating anxiety symptoms. Another 2001 study, published by the “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” indicates that passionflower is as effective as the drug “clonidine” for treating the withdrawal symptoms in people such as anxiety and stress.

Fresh Thyme Leaves can be found in most herbal sections of the health food stores. Many years ago I was introduced to Thyme to help relief a chronic cough. This tea is very comforting and soothing to not only the lungs, but also the throat.

Thyme Tea—helps coughs, bronchitis and brain cells

Thyme is a great herbal remedy rich in minerals, flavonoids and antioxidants. One of the oils in thyme known as “thymol” can help to increase the omega 3 fatty acids essential for growth of brain cells. Also, according to a study by the Biochemical and Biophysical Research, thyme oil can help to protect brain cells against aging and can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Thyme tea can also relax coughs and bronchitis and fight against infections.

Hawthorn Tea is also new to me. I am anxious to try this healing tea.

Hawthorn tea—promoting vascular health and reducing high blood pressure

Hawthorn tea is well known for its great antioxidant and medicinal properties and can prevent cardiovascular diseases. The antioxidants in hawthorn tea can increase the circulation and prevent plaque built up in the arteries. Hawthorn tea can also improve hypertension, anxiety and stress.

There are all sorts of fun products and accessories for your personal tea party!

Here is a fun little product that help to make it easier to brew your individual cup of tea. The Tea Bag Buddy helps to keep the tea bag contained and less messy after removing from your cup.