Author Topic: Benefits of Herbal Tea for Your Health & Beauty (Read 1749 times)

khurram · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:02:46 PM »

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Herbal teas can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. Seeds and roots can also be boiled on a stove.

World of herbal teas extends beyond our imaginations. Teas have been a common tastes world wide. Since time immemorial herbal teas are the part of human and has been a accompanying him in all his occasions and emotion. What is your favorite herbal tea? You can choose from the list below!

Here are 10 the most common herbal teas and their benefits for your health.
Want some more? Check these best herbal tea blends!

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khurram · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:03:30 PM »

?Roasted Barley Tea?

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Known as Mugicha, roasted barley tea is a very popular hot weather beverage that's noted for cooling down the body and cleansing the system. If you want a caffeine-free coffee substitute this is for you.

A remedy for:
cold and flu for breaking up congestion, phlegm and other symptoms of the nasty seasonal bug, treatment for hemorrhoids, inflammatory arthritis and are believed to help reduce toxicity and side-effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

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So if you want to try this health drink, here is the way to make it:

? 2 ounces barley - roasted
? 1 and 1/2 pints water
? honey - to taste
? lemons juice - to taste

To roast the barley, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add barley. Stirring constantly, cook until barley becomes golden brown and fragrant. In a medium-sized sauce pan, bring barley and water to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover pan and allow tea to simmer for at least five minutes. Strain through cheesecloth, leaving the liquid as your tea. Add honey and lemon juice to your liking.

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khurram · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:04:26 PM »

?Chamomile Tea?

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Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the world, available in a variety of forms. The most prominent way this herb is enjoyed is as an herbal tea.

Considered a universal remedy by the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile continues to be used today to battle illness, promote calm and relieve anxiety at bedtime. Also it is naturally caffeine-free.

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Chamomile is a wonderful gift from Nature! To make the chamomile tea, you will need:

? 1 cup of water
? 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers
? lemon juice
? honey

Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan. Sprinkle the flowers onto the water and boil for a further half a minute with the saucepan lid on.
Remove from the heat and stand for another minute. Serve with honey and a little lemon juice.

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khurram · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:05:07 PM »

?Lemongrass Tea?

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Dried lemongrass leaves to make a zesty, refreshing drink that is highly satisfying both hot and cold.

Lemongrass is a great herb for reducing a fever or relieving stomach cramps. It also aids in digestion, especially in children, and helps ease the pain of arthritis. Outside of its healing value, just enjoy the mild lemon taste.

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Chamomile is a wonderful gift from Nature! To make the chamomile tea, you will need:

? 4 stalks lemongrass
? 1 liter water
? 4 teaspoons honey (very optional)

Boil the water. While the water is boiling, clean the stalks of lemongrass under running water then cut and discard the green upper part of the stalks, you only need to use the whitest part.
Smash the stalks on your cutting board. Place the smashed stalks of lemon grass inside the tea pot.
Pour the boiling water over and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
Pour into tea cups and serve with or without sweetener.
As with iced tea, this tea can be served cold.

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khurram · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:05:51 PM »

?Ginger Root Tea?

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Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste.

It's used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats.

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Ginger tea is very easy to make. You will need:

? water, 4 cups
? 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root
? optional: honey and lemon slice

Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices.
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
Once it is boiling, add the ginger.
Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste

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khurram · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:06:29 PM »

?Hibiscus Tea?

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Did you know that hibiscus herbal tea is not only delicious, but also a very healthy beverage?

Whether you're looking for an herbal remedy to lower high blood pressure or possibly even high cholesterol, an alternative to green tea or a caffeine free beverage rich in Vitamin C, hibiscus tea may just be your answer!

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To make this tart drink you will need:

? 2-5 dried hibiscus flowers (in local Hispanic stores)
? 6-8 ounces boiling water
? sugar, to taste (optional)
? mint sprig (optional)

Place blossoms in a teacup Cover with boiling water.
When cool enough to taste, add sugar if desired.
Garnish with mint.

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khurram · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:08:08 PM »

?Rooibos Tea?

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Rooibos Tea is the perfect daily beverage that can be enjoyed in unlimited quantities.

This African Herbal tea is rich in many essential natural elements and is the healthiest tea you will ever drink.

It has been prescribed for mild depression, nervous tension, digestive problems, and insomnia. Minerals in Red Tea include iron, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, fluoride, manganese, sodium, and it is also rich in the flavonol quercetin, known to increase capillary strength.

Rooibos contains anti - oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage without sugar for active people, including children.

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For best results steep or simmer in the pot for 5-10 minutes.

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khurram · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:08:34 PM »

khurram · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:09:07 PM »

?Yerba Mate Tea?

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Yerba Mate is a medicinal and cultural drink of ancient origins.

Introduced to the world by the Guarani Indians of South America, Mate contains ingredients that help keep its drinkers healthy and energetic. More than a drink, Yerba Mate has become a cultural phenomenon throughout South America.

Its benefits are obvious. Yerba Mate has significant antioxidant activity. It helps to boost immunity, cleanse and detoxify the blood, tone the nervous system, restore youthful hair color, retard aging, combat fatigue, stimulate the mind, control the appetite, reduce the effects of debilitating disease, reduce stress, and eliminate insomnia.

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To prepare the Mate infusion, the dried minced leaves of the Yerba Mate are placed inside the Mate cup and hot water (approx. 70 C) is added (this is called "cebar el Mate").
The infusion is su.cked through a metal pipe called "bombilla," which has a strainer at its lower end to prevent the minced leaves from reaching the mouth.

You will need to fill the Mate cup with Yerba Mate up to 3/4 of its capacity.
Pour some hot water in until it nearly fills the cup.
Don't worry if some of the leaves remain dry, floating on the top. They will eventually absorb water in subsequent infusions.
Let it stand a few seconds and replenish with hot water when the previous one is absorbed by the dry Mate leaves.
When the water is not absorbed anymore, close the bombilla's "mouthpiece" with your thumb and insert it firmly into Mate cup. Enjoy!

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