Relaxing after a hard day at work with a cup of lemon myrtle, peppermint or chamomile herbal tea has been a daily ritual for many. For many cultures over thousands of years , herbal tea has been used for a variety of reasons. With there noted uses and benefits, the following are a few of the most popular used herbal loose leaf teas sold today.
HORNY GOAT Horny goat weed has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. As well as increasing libido in men and women, it also improves erectile function in men. Although it is unclear how this herb works, the plant has long been claimed to restore sexual fire, boost erectile function, alleviate menopausal discomfort and allay tiredness.
GINSENG Ginseng has many uses including its ability to help people deal with physical and/or emotional stress. It can benefit your mental performance and help to lift depression and fight off infections. It has also been known to improve your vitality and sex drive for women and men. Also studies have shown that it can regulate the immune system and can assist in the prevention of colds and flues. In case studies it has also been effective in lowering sugar content in the blood and lowering cholesterol levels. CAUTION Ginseng should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also ginseng should not be taken when you have an acute infection such as a cold.(although it is used to prevent colds and flues).
LEMON BALM As well as being the sweetest tasting herb Lemon Balm is also a great herb to alleviate stress. It is particularly good for indigestion where anxiety and tension play a part. As well as stimulating circulation making it a good herb to calm tension it can also be used for problems such as ibd and stomach ulcers.
BEARBERRY Bearberry also known as uva ursi is an effective herb against infections of the bladder, urethra and kidney. It is used to not only kill infective organisms, but also soothes inflammation and strengthens the tissue in these areas. Bearberry is also used to relieve the pain of urinary tract infections such as pyelitis, cystitis and urethritis.
HAWTHORN Hawthorn herbal tea is renowned for its benefits for most cardiac and circulatory disorders. It is well known to improve coronary artery blood flow and improve blood flow too the extremities. Due to its active constituents found in Hawthorn exhibit potent antioxidant properties. Hawthorn is also helpful for high blood pressure, hypertension and angina. CAUTION With serious conditions such as angina, heart failure and high blood pressure, it is wise to seek medical advice when mixing medication and herbs. Please seek advise from your doctor or herbalist or both.
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