What are the Different Kinds of Herbal Tea

Tea and coffee are easily the most preferred beverages, but a healthy drink that
can cure different ailments and has a calming effect on the mind is a cup or mug
of herbal tea. There are umpteen number of herbs, so likewise the array of
herbal teas is equally diverse. Scroll below for a look at the various types of
herbal teas.

A lot of fuss has been made about herbal teas and tisanes,
as a "healthier" option to drinking traditional tea. For starters, what are
herbal teas? Any brewed hot concoction, made from a plant other than the tea
bush, can be called a herbal tea. Unlike tea which uses the leaves of the tea
bush, herbal teas can be made from seeds, fruit, peels, roots, branches, flowers
etc.

Extracts and tea bags of various herbs are produced for commercial
use. The taste, texture and aroma can vary from tea to tea, depending on the
ingredients used. Herbal teas have many benefits to their consumption, they are
caffeine free and have great medicinal use. In this article, the different types
of herbal tea are listed, with their respective benefits.

Types of Herbal
Tea and Their Benefits

Tea Name	Main Ingredient	Benefits
Caraway Tea	Caraway fruits or seeds	Relieves pain due to gas in the stomach Soothes irritable bowel syndrome symptoms Cleanses the digestive tract Can be used as a breath freshener Relives digestion issues like colic, cramps and gas Increases the flow of breast milk Stimulates the appetite Soothes a sore throat Reduces the pain of menstrual cramps
Chrysanthemum Tea	Chrysanthemum flowers	Cleanses the liver Helps with conditions like influenza, sore throat and eye problems Helps treat varicose veins and atherosclerosis
Cinnamon	Cinnamon bark	Eases menstrual cramps Lessens the impact of a cold Comforts an upset stomach
Chamomile	Chamomile flowers	Acts as a mild and natural sedative Aids in digestion and acts as a laxative Helps with irritable bowel syndrome Can be used as a gargle to rinse a sore mouth Eases cold and fever symptoms
Dill	Dill seeds	Helps ease coughs, flu and colds Improves digestion Stops flatulence , soothes upset stomachs Eases colic in children
Elderberry	Dried elderberry flowers	Aids in treating allergies Helps treat mucus related diseases like colds and bronchitis Encourages recovery from viral infections like chicken pox or measles Useful in treating pain from arthritis and rheumatism Helps in flushing out toxins from body
Fennel	Fennel seeds	Helps in breaking down kidney stones Can be used as a mouthwash Eases symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough Aids in digestion and reduces bloated feeling Acts as an anti-depressant and can treat jaundice Effective in hastening weight loss Reduces feelings of pain and fever
Ginger Tea	Ginger rhizomes (root)	Home remedy for colds Eases vomiting and nausea Soothes an upset stomach Helps ease morning sickness Gets rid of bad breath
Ginseng	Ginseng root	Increase the libido, cures sexual dysfunction in men Eases feelings of stress Improves appetite and digestion Strengthens the immune system
Hibiscus	Hibiscus flower	Reduces high blood pressure Reduces cholesterol levels Strengthens immune system
Hydrangea	Root of the hydrangea plant	Reduces size of kidney stones and eases their passes Cleanses urinary tract and prevents infections Is thought to be effective against gout, malaria and prostate issues Acts as a diuretic and flushes out toxins Encourages the body to sweat and hence cools down
Kava	Kava roots	Mood enhancer, reduces the mind and gets rid of stress Eases muscle tension and pain Helpful in treating gout, prostate issues and rheumatism Can be used to treat depression and anxiety disorders Helps treat urinary tract diseases
Lemon Peel Tea	Peel of a lemon	Strengthens the immunity system and blood vessels Reduces symptoms of varicose veins Increases blood circulation especially in the extremities Relieves digestive tract problems Used to treat colds, flu and scurvy
Lemon Grass	Fresh or dried herb	Aids in digestion Calms the nerves Lowers body temperature during fevers Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure levels Possible effectiveness against cancer
Labrador Tea	Leaves of the plant	Helps treat colds, flu and coughs Relives an upset stomach Reduces the symptoms of a hangover Ideal source of Vitamin C, for those suffering from scurvy Helps treat respiratory infections and ulcers Purifies and cleanses the blood
Lime Blossom	Flowers of the linden tree	Eases headaches and migraines Helps treat insomnia Lowers blood pressure levels Calms the mind and reduces anxiety Relieves urinary tract infections
Mint	Dried or fresh mint leaves	Anti-bacterial properties rid the mouth of germs after eating Treats allergic reactions, asthma and irritable bowel syndrome Relieves stomach pain
Rooibos	*Leaves of the Aspalathus Linearis* plant**	Revitalizes the skin Calcium content develops strong bones Aids with insomnia and headaches Relaxes the nervous system Eases colic and stomach cramps in infants Digestive system issues (indigestion, ulcers, constipation) Increases immune system strength Helps in calming down and easing mental tension
Rose Hip	Fruit of the rose plant	Strengths the immune system Can treat colds and flu Eases rheumatoid arthritis Cleans and clears the urinary tract
Sage	Sage herb	Relaxes the nervous system Eases coughs and chest congestion Eases throat pain due to laryngitis or tonsils Gets rid of constipation Treats sores and ulcers in the mouth
St. John's Wort	Dried flowers of the herb	Very effective herbal anti-depressant Helps ease insomnia Relieves hangovers and after-effects of drinking alcohol Helps with chest congestion, sinus, cold and flu Eases the mind and elevates one's mood
Yarrow	Dried yarrow herb	Eases the symptoms of colds and fevers Relieves stomach problems like cramps and flatulence Aids the flow of menstruation Acts as an appetite stimulator

From the above list of
herbal tea types, green tea, oolong tea, black
tea are missing members. This
is because such teas are prepared by
adding various plant parts to
conventional tea made from the tea bush.
As such, they are considered
flavored teas. The extensive types of
herbal tea means a smorgasbord of
tastes, flavors and aromas to enjoy,
as well as different situations of use.
Whatever your ailment, there
seems to be a herbal tea for it. Keep in mind,
that such brewings and
beverages are not meant to replace medicines and
treatments, when it
comes to diseases.

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