Originally published December 7 2005
Health writer makes claims for the healing powers of herbal tea
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
BellaOnline's body care editor, Jenny Kiger, talks about the healing properties of herbal teas and how they can help people through menstruation, sleeplessness and the flu.
Teas are always a wonderful way of taking care of one's self; this is especially true in the cold and dreary months of the winter.
I have spent many a happy winter evening curled up by the fire with a book and a cup of tea.
Sleeplessness: One of the best uses for a good cup of tea is to help with sleeplessness.
My personal favorite blend for this is Chamomile and Mint; in this case, a bit more Chamomile than Mint.
Just put the two herbs (about a teaspoon of each) into a mug of hot water, let steep for about 5 minutes, strain, and add honey to taste.
My other favorite for sleeplessness, although not strictly a tea, is milk warmed up to not-quite-boiling, then add about two tablespoons of honey (or to taste).
Some other herbs used for this are Linden Flowers, Lavender, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Dandelion, Hops, Skullcap, Mullein Periwinkle, St. John's Wort, Tarragon, Anise, Poppy, and Violet.
Chamomile-Mint blend is quite good for this as well, in equal portions (also quite good if vomiting is involved, as both have anti-nausea properties).
Some other herbs that are good for these sorts of symptoms are Angelica, Anise, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Calendula, Chaparral, Chamomile, Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Green Tea, Ground Ivy, Horehound, Lantana, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Plantain, Poppy, Radish, Red Clover, Red Raspberry, Rosemary, Sage, Slippery Elm Bark, St, John's Wort, Tarragon, Thyme, Violet and Yarrow.
For cramps, Chamomile, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Honeysuckle flowers, Melissa, Mint, St. John's Wort, and Tarragon are effective.
Alfalfa, Damiana, Licorice, Red Raspberry, Uva Ursi, Evening Primrose and Plantain are all helpful with this.
Headaches: Teas can be quite effective in helping to battle headaches from a variety of causes.
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