Originally published January 2 2006
Health site promotes teas for their natural healing powers
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
TrueStar Health looks at a variety of teas, including peppermint, chamomile and licorice, and explains their health benefits and the sicknesses they claim to relieve.
As the cold winter months approach, we tend to crave warming foods and liquids.
Unfortunately, as a nation, we tend to satisfy those cravings on a habitual basis with the consumption of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, green, black and red tea.
Although green, black and red teas are wonderful for health and contain cancer-fighting antioxidants called polyphenols, there is another group of teas, herbal teas, which also contain enormous health benefits.
Unlike green, red or black teas that are made from the leaf of an evergreen known as Camellia sinesis, herbal tea is derived from infusions of herbs, flowers, roots, spices or other parts of plants.
Peppermint Tea -- Peppermint tea is wonderful for digestion and nausea.
Chamomile Tea -- Chamomile tea is also known to soothe digestion and relax the gastro-intestinal tract.
This tea also helps to relax and soothe an anxious mood and is a good stress-relieving tea to drink prior to bedtime.
Licorice Tea -- Licorice tea is excellent for soothing and healing the lining of the stomach and intestines.
Licorice tea has a very sweet and distinctive taste that is wonderful to drink on its own to curb sugar cravings.
For winter coughs and congestion, drink one cup of licorice tea three times a day.
Ginger Tea -- In Asia, ginger and ginger tea is highly used for its healing abilities.
In the summer months, herbal iced teas can be made by steeping the tea in hot water for five minutes and then chilling the tea for 30 minutes over a glass of ice.
Although berry herbal teas are naturally sweet, honey or a little brown sugar can be added to the tea for additional sweetness.
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