Herbal Tea
Herbal tea can be very comforting. What's the difference between tea or tisane. There is no difference in the way they're made, a tea tends to be regarded as a refreshing drink and a tisane is commonly acknowledged as being a rememdy. Don't worry about it - call it what you like :-) It's easy to make herb teas. For one cup, take the stems and/or leaves of the herbs, bruise them slightly to begin the release of the beneficial properties and essential oils. Pop them into a jug or pot - one of the 'plunger' type pots is a good idea as you can separate the leaf from the liquid and cover with boiling water. Allow it to brew for about 10 minutes. Strain into a cup and drink just as you would ordinary tea. You use honey to sweeten it if you like and maybe float a slice of lemon on top. If you’re using dried herbs, then 1 teaspoon per cup is enough, if fresh, then 3 teaspoons per cup will be needed. Now, if you're looking for a herbal remedy, then some of the common teas are:- Peppermint for an upset stomach or to aid digestion. Thyme for a headache. Chamomile to relieve toothache, sore gums and throats Anise, Coriander or Dill for flatulence. Fennel as a slimming aid. Horsetail as a diuretic. Bergamot to induce sleep. Lemon Balm to release stress and headaches/migraine. Marjoram against hayfever. Thyme to relieve chesty coughs. Valerian as an aid to good sleep. This is not an exhaustive list, but gives a good idea of how beneficial herbal tea can be.
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Herbal Tea - to Herbal Remedy Index
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