Herbal Teas

Herbal teas are one of the most extensively and widely consumed refreshing beverages in the world. Herbal teas are the herbal blend of dried leaves, flowers, seeds, or roots of various well known herbs and contribute to goodness and overall wellness. Various profound health benefits of herbal teas have been unrevealed by the researches. A wide variety of Herbal teas is commercially available and is very famous among users.

Related Products
Organic Green Tea by Long Life Teas As Low As: $3.05

There are three main categories of Herbal tea: black, green and oolong. To make black tea, the leaves are allowed to wither at normal temperatures, and then are rolled the same way. The rolling breaks the cell walls in the leaf, exposing the juices to the air to allow full fermentation. Oolong tea is made in much the same way as black.

Alfalfa leaves is the most nutritious part of this plant. Alfalfa shows its wholesome effects on inflammation, ^[1] fungal problems, ^[1] blood cholesterol ^{[1, 2]} and sugar levels, ^[1] production of red blood cells, ^[1] bones and joint health, ^{[1, 2]} digestive support, ^[1] skin problems ^[1] and also on urine out put. ^[1]

Chamomile flowers are the most helpful part and it exhibits its good effects on inflammation, ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]} digestive health, ^{[1, 2, 4]} helpful in the feeling of fear, apprehension and nervousness, ^{[1, 4]} good for menstrual cramps, ^{[1, 2, 4]} mouth and gums problems, ^{[1, 3, 4]} skin problems, ^{[3, 4, 5]} headache ^[1] and discomfort. ^{[1, 2]}

Cinnamon tea exhibits its healthful effects on digestive problems, ^{[1, 6, 7, 8]} fungal problems, ^{[1, 3, 6, 8]} support uterine health, ^[1] lowers blood sugar levels ^{[1, 3]} and useful for weight loss. ^[1]

Ginger is a well known herb and its extract in herbal tea exhibits its favorable effects on inflammation, ^{[1, 3]} free cellular damage, ^{[1, 5]} bowel movements, ^{[1, 5]} circulation, ^{[1, 2, 7, 9]} cholesterol levels, ^{[3, 2, 5]} liver ^{[1, 3]} and stomach problems, ^{[1, 2, 8, 10]} bones and joint health, ^{[1, 3, 5, 7, 9]} indigestion, ^{[1, 2, 3, 10]} certain digestive problems, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9]} muscle discomfort, ^{[1, 7]} fever, ^{[1, 3, 9]} headache ^[1] and conditions due to harmful organisms. ^[1]

Ginseng tea has numerous health promoting properties. It shows its positive effects on energy, ^{[1, 6, 8, 12]} fatigue, ^{[2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12]} natural defense system of the body, ^{[1, 3, 6, 12]} lungs ^[1] and reproductive health, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5]} and also on circulatory problems. ^{[1, 2, 5, 6, 12]}

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves are the most nutritive part of this plant which contains a compound polyphenols and phytochemicals that have various health enhancing properties. Green tea acts an antioxidant, i.e. prevents free cellular damage of the cells. ^{[1, 5, 11]} It exhibits its wholesome effects on long standing problems, ^{[1, 5, 6, 10, 11]} blood cholesterol ^{[1, 10]} and blood sugar levels, ^{[1, 3]} reducing clotting tendency of blood, ^[1] prevents the fatty deposition on the walls of blood vessels, ^[1] natural defense system of the body, ^[1] respiratory problems ^{[1, 10]} and prostate problems. ^[1] Green tea also has a profound effect on weight loss. ^[1]

Licorice tea shows its advantageous effects on inflammation, ^{[1, 2, 5, 10]} conditions due to microorganisms, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5, 13]} exaggerated response of the body, ^{[1, 5]} lungs health, ^{[1, 2, 3]} liver health, ^{[1, 2, 3]} bowel movements, ^[1] digestive problems, ^{[1, 5, 6, 10, 13]} menstrual problems, ^{[1, 2, 10]} support natural defense system of the body ^{[1, 2, 5, 10]} and prevents the deposition of fatty material along the walls of blood vessels. ^{[1, 10]}

Nettle leaf tea is a well known herbal tea that provides its favorable effects on bones and joint health, ^{[1, 3, 8]} respiratory health, ^{[1, 3]} production of red blood cells, ^[1] kidney problems, ^{[1, 3, 6, 8]} inappropriate responses, ^{[1, 3, 6]} inflammatory conditions, ^{[1, 3, 6]} and prostate health. ^{[1, 3]}

Parsley leaves are the useful part of this plant. Parsley tea shows its beneficial effects on abnormal cell growth, ^[1] bloating, ^[1]freshens breath, ^{[1, 3, 11]} stimulates digestive function, ^{[1, 2, 8, 11]} support kidney, ^{[1, 3, 8]} bladder, ^{[1, 3, 8]} liver, ^{[1, 2]} lungs, ^{[1, 2]} stomach ^[1] and prostate health, ^{[1, 2]} helpful in indigestion ^{[1, 2, 8]} and blood pressure. ^[1]

Peppermint tea shows its wholesome effects on digestive problems, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 14]} heart troubles, ^[1] bowel movements, ^{[1, 5]}and headache. ^{[1, 3]}

Red raspberry tea exhibits its beneficial effects on menstrual bleeding, ^{[1, 2, 3]} uterine health, ^{[1, 2, 3]} various female problems, ^{[1, 2, 3]} and good for nails, ^[1] bones, ^[1] teeth, ^[1] skin ^{[1, 8]} and digestive health. ^{[1, 2, 3, 8]}

Rosehip tea is provides its helpful effects on bladder problems, ^{[1, 8]} digestive troubles, ^{[1, 8]} and the conditions due to microorganisms. ^{[1, 8]} Its a good source of vitamin C. ^[1]

Rosemary tea provides its beneficial effects on free cellular damage, ^{[1, 8, 11]} blood pressure, ^[1] circulatory problems, ^{[1, 2]} menstrual cramps ^{[1, 7]} and helpful in long standing problems. ^[1]

Saw palmetto tea provides its positive effects on sexual performance, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11]} prostate health, ^{[1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11]} urine output, ^{[1, 2, 3, 5, 6]} and appetite. ^{[1, 2]}

St. John’s Wort tea exhibits its advantageous effects on feeling of apprehension, fear and nervousness, ^{[1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11]} and also controls nervous tension. ^{[1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11]}

Valerian tea exhibits number of health benefits including reducing the condition of apprehension and nervousness, ^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8]} fatigue, ^{[1, 5]} menstrual and muscle cramps, ^[1] high blood pressure, ^{[1, 2, 3]} improves bowel movements, ^{[1, 3]} and also provides calming and relaxing effects to the brain. ^{[1, 2, 4, 5, 8]}

1. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 88, 93, 98, 99, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
2. Daniel B.Mowrey, Ph.D. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine. Page No. 1, 2, 9, 12, 19, 47, 48, 56, 67, 68, 73, 75, 76, 77, 83, 102, 107, 109, 110, 111, 119, 138, 152, 153, 167,172, 186, 192, 199, 200, 205, 209, 233, 234, 242, 268. New Canaan, Connecticut: Keats Publishing, Inc.
3. James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy, Page No. 11, 12, 13, 14, 31, 32, 49, 50, 57, 65, 66, 67, 70, 77, 82, 95, 132, 133, 157, 158, 159, 165, 167, 191, 192, 198, 208, 209, 216 , 237, 256, 275, 276, 279, 285, 313, 314, 326, 327, 361, 366, 371, 384, 394, 451. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus.
4. Stephen Holt, M.D. (2003). Sleep Naturally. Page No. 99, 100, 101, 102. USA: Wellness Publishing.
5. Michael T. Murray, N.D. (1995) The Healing Power Of Herbs. (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition) Page No. 134, 135, 136, 192, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 265, 268, 271, 272, 274, 275, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 294, 296, 307, 308, 309, 339, 340, 363, 372, 381, 382. New York: Gramercy Books.
6. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 47, 62, 63, 64, 96, 131, 172, 199, 244, 245, 251. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
7. PJ Pierson and Mary Shipley. (2004) Aromatherapy for Everyone. Page No. 42, 56, 102. Ridgefield, CT: Vital Health Publishing.
8. Norman Grainger Bisset (Ed.) (1994) Max Wichtl Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceutical. Page No. 149, 237, 274, 337, 370, 426, 429, 435, 506, 514, 515, 538. Stuttgart: Medpharm Scientific Publishers
9. Jason Theodosakis, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., & Barry Fox, Ph.D. (1998) Maximizing The Arthritis Cure. (1st edition) Page No. 202. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
10. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 6, 15, 47, 133, 251, 253, 292, 300, 301, 317, 318. London: Vermilion
11. Kenneth A. Goldberg, M.D. (2001) The Men’s Health. Longevity Program. Page No. 106, 109, 118, 149, 211, 293. USA: Rodale Inc.
12. Mike Fillon. (2003) Real RDAs for Real People. Page No. 235, 236, 237. USA: Woodland.
13. Georges M. Halpern, MD, PHD (2004). Ulcers free! Nature’s safe and effective remedy for ulcers. Page No. 131. U.S.A: Squareone
14. Remington. (1975). Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences. (15th edition). Page No. 1,233. Easton, Pennsylvania: Mack Publishing Company.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease.