Herbal Tea: The Self-Boosting Formula by Victor Epand

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Herbal Tea: The Self-Boosting Formula
by Victor Epand

An herbal tea is an herbal infusion made from anything other than tea buds. Herbal tea has been imbibed nearly as long as written history extends. It can also be used as a tisane or herbal infusion. Herbal teas is simply the mix of boiling water and dried fruit, flower or herb tea and then leave it to brew. Formerly, combining some leaves, flowers and spices directly in boiling water until the desired flavor is reached made herbal tea.

Some varieties of herbal tea:

* Anise tea, made from either the seeds or the leaves.

* Artichoke tea, recommended for health benefits .

* Bissap.

* Boldo, used in Latin America to cure upset stomachs.

* Citrus peel, including bergamot, lemon and orange peel.

* Roasted corn.

* Echinacea tea, often consumed to prevent or relieve cold or flu symptoms.

* Essiac tea, a blended herbal tea.

* Fennel

* Ginseng

* Horehound

* Jiaogulan

* Kapor tea, dried leaves of fireweed.

* Licorice root

* Lime blossom, dried flowers of lime tree (Tilia in Latin).

* Lotus flower, from the stamens of Nelumbo nucifera.

* Mate (or yerba mate) is a shrub grown mainly in South America

* Nettle leaf

* Pennywort leaf, in Southeast Asia

* Red raspberry leaf

* Scorched rice, known as hyeonmi cha in Korea

* Rosemary

* Sage

* Sugarcane drink, in Asia

* Thyme

* Tulsi

Medicinal concerns

Herbal teas are famous for their medicinal effects, especially for their stimulant, relaxant or sedative properties.

Regarding Green tea, it's not just a soothing hot drink to complete a meal. Green Tea Lovers reports that green tea is ranked as one of the top health-giving ingredient in Chinese medicine, and has been proved by science to have an effect on health conditions such as cardiac health, hypertension, blood circulation, cholesterol, diabetes, the brain, strokes, the liver, the kidneys, the bowels and the skin. It also contains antioxidant, cooling and antiseptic qualities.

Nadine Taylor, author of Green Tea, explained the power of antioxidants in the

Author's Biography:

Victor Epand is an expert consultant for Krishna art, religious gifts from India, and Hare Krishna books. You can find the best marketplace for Krishna art, religious gifts from India, and Hare Krishna books at these sites for

Posted on: April 9,2008

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