Traditional teas from the camellia plant, such as green tea, black tea and oolong tea, and herbal teas from herbs and plants have been used as healing remedies for centuries. Both kinds of teas offer soothing relief for everything from colds and headaches to upset stomach and anxiety.
Simply sipping a cup of tea soothes your troubles away and seems to act as a natural medicine. The caffeine in some teas may work as an effective antidepressant and contains properties to heal discomfort and mild pains, such as headaches or soreness. Green and black teas help with mental relaxation and may improve memory and concentration.
Herbal teas, which are naturally caffeine free, have been known to boost the immune system and may help in the recovery from illness. A popular alternative medicine remedy for the cold and flu includes ginger tea mixed with lemon juice and honey.
Chamomile tea contains sedative capabilities that promote contentment to relieve anxiety. It has been used as an alternative medicine to help improve moods for people with chronic generalized anxiety disorder. Chamomile tea also has anti-inflammatory substances that aid the digestive process to combat bloating and indigestion. Because of these properties, along with its sweet flavor and flowery aroma, chamomile tea plays a role in treating the sleeplessness that often accompanies anxiety or stomach problems.
Lemongrass and peppermint teas also provide calming effects that provide relief from stressful conditions. Peppermint may help the stomach as well. Raspberry leaf is used to fight colds, sore throats and canker sores.
Chinese practitioners have used chrysanthemum as an herbal medicine to reduce fevers and even lower blood pressure because they believe it neutralizes toxins in the body. Hibiscus may reduce high blood pressure and soothe menstrual cramps, according to proponents.
Whether or not herbal remedies work for everyone to cure natural ills or natural health conditions, most people just enjoy the flavor of these drinks. Chamomile, for example, smells like freshly cut apples. Lemongrass has a gingery, lemon flavor. Peppermint provides a cool, crisp aroma and spearmint is refreshing.
You can almost taste the delicious-sounding teas offered by Adagio Teas, including berry blast, dewy cherry, fruit medley, mango mélange, pina colada, wild strawberry, apricot or vanilla green and many other flavored herbal and traditional teas.
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