Tea s - using them for health. Which ones you use?

[thriftyarek888]

I use rooibos and cats claw for general immune system boost.

Ginko for memory.

You?

[GoldenLioness]

Elderberry tea for immune system
Yogi tea for liver & kidneys
Green tea for general health :)

Have you felt that ginko has improved your memory?

[lovingkind]

My favorite tea is Green tea with lemon balm - Traditional Medicinals.
I use pepermint for stomach upset/discomfort
I also like plain black tea to drink daily.

[primrose]

Pau D'arco Tea also known as Taheebo…

Also like Green and White Teas...

[pens66]

No sure if it is used for this, but green tea empties my stomach and relieves any bloating. I feel really hungry after drinking it (unless I just ate a meal with it).

[Nerys54]

For digestion I like tea blends with melissa,dandelion and mint.
I sometimes drink licorice for low energy. But not too often as it can increase BP
Chai tea for warmth in the cold seasons

[Adrienne]

Chamomile tea is relaxing

[primrose]

I saw a programme recently that tested Teas, green, and herbal, they found almost all of them had pesticides in them, even though they claim to be pure.
I only buy organic teas now.

[Adrienne]

I saw a programme recently that tested Teas, green, and herbal, they found almost all of them had pesticides in them, even though they claim to be pure.
I only buy organic teas now.

so do some ' so called ' organic veggies .... depending on where you buy them or what country they come from

makes one just not want to eat or drink anything at times

off topic, but I read that the cinnamon powder one buys in stores, contains sawdust ! :icon_eek: so much for the healthy benefits of adding sawdust... oops I mean cinnamon to your food.

[laura~ann]

I really love Holy Basil tea .... it has adaptogens which are great for health. Comes in a variety of flavors ... I love the Masala Chai -- stress-relieving and energizing.

[Darren Haynes]

I love rooibos, it is my favorite at the moment, must be that I need something that it offers.

Always nice to have lots of teas around, so that you have more choice in the moment - kinda like a homeopathic.

[primrose]

I agree Darren, I have several different ones, all organic, there's a new one just says 100% natural, it's called isis and it's made in Egypt…...

[elisi]

when i was married, my ex had gout in his hands. the doctor prescribed an expensive medicine for him.

it really didn't work that great. so i gave him sassafras tea evry night and the gout disappeared.

i also use mullein for any type of bronchial illness.

[pippykins]

So i have just read an article about rasberry leaf tea - since my rasberry bushes did not do well this year i will harvest the leaves and dry them and have them daily... great for anything female!!!!

[elisi]

raspberry tea helps strengthen the uterous for pregnant women prone to miscarriages.

also, blackberry helps relieve sinus congestion.

[Darren Haynes]

I have felt the need for more citrus the past week, especially oranges. So besides eating lots of oranges I am drinking citrus orange tea :D
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[elisi]

if you're looking for vitamin c, the food with the highest concentration of c is kiwi. also green bell pepper.

[laura~ann]

I've been enjoying a rooibos blend with orange and cinnamon .... for both bright and warming qualities
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[Musken]

Oh how I love my tea! Though I dont think we have the same tea here where I live as you all got.

I use Nettle Tea and Dandelion Tea alot. these are both cleansing for the whole body. (bloodsystem, soft tissue etc)
I also use natural green tea.

Im a strong beleive that sugar and sweetenings are not needed, nor should be a part of our diet in general. So I drink my "weed tea" as ppl call it lol pure. It may not taste good, but its not added anything in it to mess with its health benefits ^^

[seanssf]

Oh how I love my tea! Though I dont think we have the same tea here where I live as you all got.

I use Nettle Tea and Dandelion Tea alot. these are both cleansing for the whole body. (bloodsystem, soft tissue etc)
I also use natural green tea.

Im a strong beleive that sugar and sweetenings are not needed, nor should be a part of our diet in general. So I drink my "weed tea" as ppl call it lol pure. It may not taste good, but its not added anything in it to mess with its health benefits ^^

I agree with you Musken, sugar and sweetenings are not needed at all. I find all the natural and organic foods and drinks to have real tastes instead of manufactured tastes.

[Arcturus]

nettle: great all rounder; alkalises, soothes and is good for allergies. tastes nice too (to me anyways)..organic in unbleached bags.

[Leviosa Crimson]

I have a spearmint plant and I enjoy a cup of tea after meals. It is refreshing, especially iced. I have been trying to grow a peppermint plant so I can make tea with its leaves too but it has been struggling to survive.

[Tsuga]

I always keep some Chinese green tea (Temple of Heaven. Special Gunpowder) on the tea shelf. It has a slight chalky texture and tastes somewhat like cigarette ash, but works wonders for heartburn.

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[Adrienne]

oh my, on the description of that tea ! :icon_eek: I am glad there is a benefit for you in drinking it.

[Aki]

When it comes to teas, I like to use white sage for general health when I need a boost (it gets strong, but it tastes good for me). Ginger and licorice work great for cramps, and a mix of licorice, horehound, ginger, rose petals and hips with lemon grass is what I use for when I have congestion.

They seem to work pretty well, for me.

[skunk]

Each early Spring, I gather wild rosehips and make a concentrated syrup, for tea, enough to store and use until the next budding cycle.

Helps immunity, increases energy, awesome healing.

Super beneficial on many levels.

[Black_Onyx]

Mint tea (with fresh leaves) for indigestion
Chamomile tea for hayfever/sore throat/relaxing

still discovering personal uses for other teas.

[lavanya]

Green tea is best of all, I feel. Here in India we have the famous Tajmahal Dargeeling Tea...... Hmmm all filled with good aroma.

[Clover]

I can't stomach too many tea's. I really love the berry flavored ones. Especially from Yogi.

The blueberry one is good too. They smell so yummy. :redface:
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[pdizzle45]

peppermint- aids the digestion process

[Mona Monina]

I use peppermint tea, green tea, chamomile and some times sage team when I get my throat infection.

[Somnia]

I have like 21 boxes of teas in my cabinet. I am a tea-fiend! Muwahahaha! >:3


My "go-to" for stomach problems is anything with ginger or peppermint. For calming I prefer Chamomile and various blends of the Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime teas and Tension Tamer. When I have a sore throat I like their "Throat Tamer" tea or anything with Lemon with honey added to it.

For a caffeine boost I like Spice Chai, Earl Gray, Spiced Orange, Lemon Black Tea, Orchid Vanilla.

I also enjoy Green and White teas for health benefits.

I'm always up for trying different flavors and types of tea, so I'm not exclusive to one particular type. I even like loose leaf tea and don't mind drinking bits of the herbs.

I also prefer my teas hot and unsweetened. When I want sweet tea I'll use honey.

[Skybird]

currently i am enjoying
green tea
lemongrass tea
orange tea
chamomile tea
raspberry and pomegranate tea

[mailey1974]

I rotate on teas now i am drinking licorice which is good for the liver.
I like green tea good for cancer,peppermint tea for stomach problems.

[Spearmint Leaf]

This forum is so beautiful !!

I love drinking Tisanes and Teas everyday around the clock !!

Currently drinking Thyme & Lemon. SO delicious.

Stinging Nettles Tea is one of my favorites, too .

Have a Blessed Day ~

[pluralone]

I just bought some Damiana for tea to promote mental clarity. Wanted some chrysanthemum to mix with it (because it tastes good, but also because it supports a balanced immune system), but they were out of stock so I hadn't gotten around to making any tea. I don't like the taste of Damiana on its own, or at least I didn't years and years ago when I tried it once. Now I come across this thread, and right away the solution to my 'problem' is presented: I'll add some lemon grass!

Too late in the day to have my tea now -- I'm super sensitive to nootropic herbs, and I suspect this one might interfere with sleep unless I consume it in the morning. (Or maybe it'll make me drowsy, I don't know.) At any rate, I love the smell of Damiana and am looking forward to discovering what this herb does for my well being. =-)

Oooooo I might add some elder berries instead of lemon grass! That would be yummy too!

[thriftyarek888]

when i was married, my ex had gout in his hands. the doctor prescribed an expensive medicine for him.

it really didn't work that great. so i gave him sassafras tea evry night and the gout disappeared.

i also use mullein for any type of bronchial illness.


Thanks Elisi I have gout so will try this sassafras tea. I cant find sassafras tea in tea bags to buy. Where and Which brand do you buy?

[sebakpl11]

Green tea is the best for health, before when was no medicines green tea was the answer to many things🙂