| Herbal tea has been used for decades for | | | | the wonderful flavor compliments any food you |
| enjoyment and as a form of medicine. The | | | | may be eating. |
| definition of a herb is a plant that can be used to | | | | If you are new to brewing your own teas you |
| provide value as a food, as well as provide | | | | may be wondering where to start. Many people |
| medicinal healing properties, as well when included | | | | regularly enjoy chamomile from calming and |
| as a part of the diet. Herbal teas are made from | | | | relaxation especially before bed at night. Here are |
| the leaves of a plant and many people have | | | | some ancient yet very popular holistic healing |
| these herbs growing in their garden at home. | | | | herbs you can use to make yourself a delicious |
| Long before the advancement of medical science | | | | cuppa, and you may even have these herbs in |
| herbs and plant extracts were used as the | | | | your own garden. |
| primary source of healing medicine. Herbs were | | | | Mint |
| considered sacred in many societies. Today more | | | | Which is wonderful for headaches, sinus problems |
| and more people are turning to herbs and herbal | | | | and cold and flu symptoms. Mint is also excellent |
| teas to cure many common ailments and are also | | | | soothing the digestive tract and stomach aches, |
| used regularly as a preventative form of holistic | | | | mint has also been known to ease the symptoms |
| medicine. | | | | of irritable bowel syndrome |
| Many holistic benefits can be attained from | | | | Ginger |
| drinking teas made from natural grown herbs, and | | | | This herb was enjoyed by Confucius and used by |
| more people than ever before are surrendering to | | | | Nostradamus Today, Ginger is a wonderful |
| this ancient form of natural healing. Drinking tea | | | | remedy for upset stomach, indigestion, motion |
| has traditionally been used as a powerful for good | | | | sickness and nausea, fever, cold sores and |
| health and healing and modern science has verified | | | | infection. |
| what our ancient ancestors have known all along. | | | | Thyme |
| There are many different herbs which can be | | | | Is known as one of nature's best and most |
| brewed and can be drunk with meals, or when | | | | trusted antiseptics. Thyme is used in two world |
| relaxing with friends or anytime you may wish. | | | | known health products - Listerine and Vicks |
| When using herbs as a form or medicine you | | | | Vapour Rub due to its antiseptic and soothing |
| need to be aware of the healing properties of | | | | properties. Thyme can be used in teas to relieve |
| each herb and select one which best suits your | | | | and heal laryngitis, sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, |
| needs. You can find some delicious recipes which | | | | and whooping cough. |
| you will find delicious and very holistic as well. | | | | You can use fresh herbs from your garden when |
| These herbal teas are a wonderful beverage and | | | | brewing your own favorite recipe or if you prefer |
| can easily be incorporated into your diet whilst | | | | you can purchase packaged herbal teas from |
| providing excellent value to your health. You can | | | | health food shops and supermarkets. |
| enjoy these teas either hot or cold with ice and | | | | |