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.
Chamomile
Anti-allergenic
Anti-inflammatory
Relaxant
Relieves spasm
Soothes digestion
Chai
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Improves energy levels
Improves digestion and immune response
Ginger
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Circulatory Stimulant
Digestive Tonic
Tulsi
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant
Lowers Blood Sugar
Licorice
Anti-inflammatory
Antiviral
Expectorant
Relieves pain in muscles and joints
Matcha
Antioxidant
Improves attention and memory
Boosts metabolism and lowers blood sugar
Improves detoxification
Fennel
Eases gas and cough
Improves appetite and digestion
Increases breast milk
Thyme
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Antioxidant
Expectorant
Relaxant
Calendula
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Blood cleanser
Marshmallow
Antioxidant
Soothe mucous membranes
Relieves coughing
Lemon Balm
Antidepressant
Relaxant
Relieves Gas
Lemon
Antioxidant
Antibacterial
Regulates blood sugar levels
Nettle
Anti-allergenic
Anti-inflammatory
Blood Cleanser
Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Protects Liver
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?