Last Updated on March 12, 2024 by admin
We know that drinking healing herbal teas started in China. Whether it was 2732 BC or 200 BC – depending on which version you like better – is beside the point.
When the Brits raised taxes on tea shipped into Boston by over 100%, most of us know that we Americans got mad enough to start a revolution – after throwing 45 tons of tea into Boston Harbor. The fact is, drinking healing teas is both a social ritual and a tradition dating back hundreds of years in cultures worldwide. So let’s take a look at some of the most popular healing teas – and their possible health benefits.
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1. Chamomile Tea
A favorite herbal remedy with a history going back thousands of years, chamomile is widely used worldwide as a calming drink. Numerous studies have shown that chamomile – in addition to helping promote calming – potentially aids sleep, reduces swelling, helps with muscle relaxation, and eases stomach discomfort. Chamomile tea is one of the most popular herbal teas for relaxation. Its calming properties can help soothe anxiety and promote sleep. This tea is made from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant and has a slightly sweet, floral taste.
2. Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is refreshing and calming, and it’s popular worldwide. Its trademark refreshing, sweet flavor is thought to help with bad breath. We are all familiar with the taste of peppermint, but its benefits appear to go far beyond that. Other significant positives attributed to peppermint are providing stress relief, helping with digestive issues, and boosting immune response.
3. Ginger Tea
Spicy and full of flavor, ginger tea’s antioxidants may help ward off heart and brain disease. Most people drink ginger tea because it’s very effective at helping with nausea. That’s the reason it’s such a popular drink during early pregnancy. Other research shows the potential for lowering blood sugar and its possible cancer-fighting ingredients.
4. Rooibos Tea
Flavor-packed rooibos, a tea grown only in South Africa, attracts legions of new fans year after year. Rooibos’ unique flavor blends well with other herbs, adding a sweet and earthy taste. Apart from its taste, rooibos is packed with antioxidants and helps reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure.
5. Echinacea Tea
Thought to fight off and lessen the effects of the common cold, echinacea tea is one of the best teas that heal. Studies have shown that echinacea may effectively boost the immune system’s ability to fight off infections. Of course, these studies aren’t conclusive, but at the least, echinacea will help your sore throat and runny nose!
6. Cinnamon Tea
Who doesn’t love the taste – and smell – of cinnamon? There’s more than a delightful smell of cinnamon. Add in cinnamon’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s a very healthy tea.
China’s finest traditional tea masters have been adding cinnamon to other teas for generations. As an example, here’s an exclusive cinnamon-flavored Oolong tea from 9dragonstea.com made by a family with a 300-year history of team making. Extraordinary!
7. Passionflower Tea
When you are feeling anxious and having trouble sleeping, try passionflower tea. It’s been used for centuries, and new studies support its efficacy in improving sleep quality and relieving stress. Passionflower tea is another great option for relaxation. This tea is made from the dried leaves and stems of the passionflower plant and has a slightly earthy taste. Passionflower is known for its ability to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Two recent studies showed its potential value as a stress-reducer, and one indicated it was at least as effective as a popular anxiety-relieving medication. Another study shows that drinking passionflower for a week markedly improves sleep quality.
8. Rosehip Tea
Rosehip tea – packed with vitamin C and antioxidants – has long been used to reduce inflammation and ease related discomfort. People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis may find rosehip tea to be an effective – and natural – remedy.
In fact, new studies show that rosehip antioxidant qualities may be stronger than those found in blueberries or blackberries. In addition, new studies indicate rosehips may also help with skin elasticity and aging.
9. Hibiscus Tea
Who doesn’t love beautiful hibiscus flowers? Did you know those flowers make a great herbal tea?
Hibiscus tea has a refreshingly tart taste – and it also delivers health benefits. If high blood pressure is an issue for you, hibiscus tea is worth trying.
Studies show that hibiscus tea, like so many other herbal teas, is an antioxidant. Enjoy great taste, unique color, and health benefits all in one!
10. Lemon Balm Tea
How’s your math? Studies have linked lemon balm tea to increased mental performance, better moods, and improved math processing skills, besides its soothing, gentle lemon flavor.
These attributes point to lemon balm’s antioxidant and stress-reducing qualities. Other studies show links between lemon balm and a decrease in heart palpitations. In addition, lemon balm appears to boost the human body’s antioxidant enzyme production – all of which help fight aging and cognitive decline.
11. Sage Tea
Discomfort relief is one of the traditional uses of sage tea, but new studies show other possible exciting benefits. For example, sage tea offers cognitive benefits in healthy adults – a good thing!
Sage tea may also be helpful in improving cognitive function and potentially warding off Alzheimer-related plaque. The bottom line is that sage tea appears to offer significant positive benefits!
12. Chrysanthemum Tea
The Chinese definitely know a thing or two about tea, and the fact that chrysanthemum tea is one of the most popular teas made from flowers in China says a lot. Chrysanthemum tea helps the body cool off, so it’s a tremendous warm-weather tea.
Other benefits are its antioxidant qualities, help in lowering blood pressure, and possible sedative uses.
13. St. John’s Wort Tea
Although the final scientific verdict is still out, herbalists have been using St. John’s wort for centuries to treat depression. Some studies showed that St. John’s wort was at least as effective as the standard medications. However, other studies were less conclusive.
You’ll need to decide for yourself, but the fact St. John’s wort is a favorite among herbal practitioners tells you something.
14. Lavender Tea
Lavender tea is another herbal tea that can help you relax. Lavender is known for its calming and soothing properties and has been used for centuries to treat anxiety and insomnia. The tea is made from the dried flowers of the lavender plant and has a fragrant, slightly sweet taste.
Get Healthy With Healing Teas
Now that you know more about a few of the most popular healing teas and their possible health benefits, it’s time to start exploring them yourself. And with dozens of traditional herbal teas to choose from – each with its own taste and range of potential health benefits – certain herbal teas are bound to become your favorites!
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