We have grown up thinking that the only tea is sweet tea. But there are many teas used in natural health for many different issues - easily and inexpensively. Having a simple cup of herbal tea is a great way to relax and soothe the body while using one of the most powerful ways to administer herbal medicine. A cup of warm tea can do this faster than capsules and tinctures. And because tea has been administered as medicine for thousands of years, there is a lot that is known about which tea works best.
Internally and eternally, teas have multiple uses. Peppermint tea can help soothe a headache or a stomach ache. Thyme tea has been used for infections externally and coughs internally. Chamomile tea is used to help with sleep and stress. Lemon Balm tea is used for allergies and stress. Hawthorn tea is great for the heart. Even plain green tea has multiple health benefits, especially for overall immunity. Teas are a great way to be healthier.
The earliest written reports of tea comes from China, specifically from 2700 B.C. when Emperor Nung noticed some leaves from a Camellia tree fall into a pot of boiling water. He decided to taste this concoction, discovering tea. It was the Chinese that experimented, fermenting the Camellia leaves to make black tea, or using the fresh leaves to make green tea. From there they are said to have discovered over 100,000 plants that have healing properties when made into a tea. Now, teas are still being used as remedies and are readily available to those who want an alternative to taking pills.
Here are some great tea samplers to start your health journey with tea:
