Herbal Tea Benefits

Herbal teas can be taken to help treat a wide variety of ailments, but, since they are not derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, technically, they aren't really "teas" at all.

Herbal tea is created from infusions of roots, flowers, and spices, as well as other plant materials, and the correct name, in actuality, is a tisane. The are often referred to as teas, because they are brewed the same way as teas are brewed.

Just about any type of herb can be used to make tea, but they don't all have a pleasant taste. The stronger medicinal herbs generally have a very bitter taste, so to make them taste better, they are usually combined with real Green or Black tea, or with other herbs.

Goldenseal tea, for example, makes an excellent antibiotic tea, that can be taken to help treat throat conditions, because it bathes your throat when you drink it. It tastes really bad, though, so to cover up the taste, you can try mixing it with regular Green or Black tea.

Green tea may not be as effective as Black tea, however, because it has a much milder flavor. Other popular mixing options include orange or lemon flavored herbal teas, since they can help considerably to subdue the taste.

Kelp also makes an effective herbal tea, that is particularly useful for treating strep throat. It tastes pretty bad on it's own, though, so you should try mixing it with Black tea or other herbal teas that have a more pleasant taste.

There are also several herbal teas that have a very pleasant taste and aroma, and they can help to treat a wide variety of health problems. For example, Spearmint or Peppermint teas can be taken to help relieve bloating, stomach pains, and gas.

Licorice Root has a flavor that many people enjoy too, and it is an excellent remedy in tea form for treating laryngitis or a hoarse throat. You need to be aware, though, that Licorice is known to raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about how much you drink.

Lemon Balm is another member of the mint family that can be used to make a delicious herbal tea. It has slight antibacterial properties, but is used more commonly to help reduce stress, by creating a feeling of calm and serenity. It is also an effective herbal tea for treating colds and the flu.