Herbal Tea as Medicine For Beginners

Herbal Tea is Medicine

It’s something about sickness that can make you feel out of control. It is all to common to feel you do not know how to heal yourself but it really shouldn’t be. It’s a shame how far we’ve gone from our more traditional roots of caring for our bodies from what the land offers. The medical industry knows this and profits off of our ignorance and uncertainty.

The truth is, building confidence with herbal remedies and natural medicine takes time. It takes having an experience in some cases, for you to feel more prepared the next time. The easiest and most simple, tried and true, and my favorite way to get into herbal medicine is through HERBAL TEAS!

You can jumpstart healing just by drinking the right tea for your condition! Herbal tea benefits can range from decreasing inflammation, to helping with digestion, relaxation, or even helping to balance blood sugar levels.

I personally do not like the “english breakfast” or plain “black teas” you might find in a business’s waiting room area and I always opt for herbal tea when available. The benefits are clear and if you’re drinking good quality herbal teas, you are indeed providing your body with herbal medicine.

14 Best Herbal Teas for Beginners

Here is a list of my 14 favorite herbal teas and the benefits of each. I like to keep a combination of these teas rotated in my home so I can reach for one when needed.

1. Chamomile 

1. Anti-allergenic

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Relaxant

4. Relieves spasm

5. Soothes digestion

2. Chai

1. Antioxidant

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Improves energy levels

4. Improves digestion and immune response

3. Ginger

1. Anti-inflammatory

2. Antioxidant

3. Circulatory Stimulant

4. Digestive Tonic

4. Tulsi

1. Anti-inflammatory 

2. Expectorant

3. Lowers Blood Sugar

5. Licorice

1. Anti-inflammatory

2. Antiviral

3. Expectorant

4. Relieves pain in muscles and joints

6. Matcha

1. Antioxidant

2. Improves attention and memory

3. Boosts metabolism and lowers blood sugar

4. Improves detoxification

7. Fennel

1. Eases gas and cough

2. Improves appetite and digestion

3. Increases breast milk

8. Thyme

1. Antibacterial

2. Antifungal

3. Antioxidant

4. Expectorant

5. Relaxant

9. Calendula

1. Antifungal

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Antimicrobial

4. Blood cleanser

10. Marshmallow

1. Antioxidant

2. Soothe mucous membranes

3. Relieves coughing

11. Lemon Balm

1. Antidepressant

2. Relaxant

3. Relieves Gas

12. Lemon 

1. Antioxidant

2. Antibacterial

3. Regulates blood sugar levels

13. Nettle

1. Anti-allergenic

2. Anti-inflammatory

3. Blood Cleanser

14. Turmeric

1. Anti-inflammatory

2. Antioxidant

3. Protects Liver

4. Stimulates Bile Flow

Herbal Tea for Different Times of Day

You can drink any of these herbal teas for their benefits at any time of the day but below I share when I most likely reach for each type of herbal tea. There is no right or wrong formula.

Herbal Teas to Have Before breakfast

• Matcha

• Chai

• Lemon

Herbal Teas to Drink After a Meal

• Chamomile

• Ginger

• Tulsi

Herbal Teas To Soothe a Tummy Ache

• Ginger

• Nettle

• Fennel

Herbal Teas for Headache or Feelings of Fatigue

• Licorice

• Lemon Balm

• Calendula

Herbal Tea to Aid Sickness Symptoms

• Nettle

• Turmeric

• Licorice

• Marshmallow

• Thyme

Herbal Teas to Have Before Bed

• Chamomile

• Lemon Balm

• Turmeric

You guys, I’m not a doctor, just sharing what has helped me. If something is really wrong, seek medical treatment.

Just Get Started

Find your local herb shop and acquire some loose herb, stuff it in a glass jar and label it. Steep your herbs in hot water when you’re ready for some tea, after steeping, add some local honey and you’ve just made yourself your first herbal remedy! A shift in perspective to believing that you CAN have more control over your wellness may just begin with herbal tea like it did for me. Enjoy!

What’s your favorite tea? If you don’t like herbal tea, what keeps you away?