It’s that time of year again, when the winter bugs show up. Although we have featured a few herbal teas in our blog before here are some that you can make using herbs right out of your spice cabinet. They are good natural remedies to fight colds and flu. Almost everyone will have these herbs on hand. These herbs contain strong essential oils and are powerful antioxidants.
Recipes for a herbal tea infusions:
Sage – Pour 2 cups of boiling water onto 1oz of dried sage leaves or 1 TBS fresh sage and leave for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain it and drink a small glassful throughout the day.
Thyme – Reputed to help fight off sore throats and colds also the ingredient in thyme is Thymol is one of the strongest antiseptics known. Use 1 tsp of dried leaves or a couple of sprigs of fresh leaves for each cup of boiling water let it steep between 5-15 minutes. Strain and slowly sip 3 cups a day. You can also crush some fresh leaves in your hands and inhale the vapors to clear a stuffy nose.
Oregano has a high thymol content too. It is one of Nature's most powerful natural health remedies against bacteria, viruses, yeast and fungi and has been used as a natural herbal remedy since ancient times. It can be used to treat sore throat, coughs and colds as well as loosening phlegm in the bronchial tubes.Infuse 1 tsp dried oregano or 3 tbsp fresh leaves in 8 oz boiling water for 10 minutes, strain and sweeten with a little good quality honey if wanted.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Health Benefits of Organic Herbal Teas
by Alexander Jelich
February 03, 2008
Within the world of tea, evidence has clearly shown that there are immeasurable health benefits of organic herbal teas. We will discuss two such teas: black tea and green tea. To understand why organically grown tea is so popular today: the very method of growing and processing black and green teas helps to protect, rather than deplete, our natural resources. Organic foods are grown on land that has been free from the use of synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, insecticides or herbicides for at least three years. Instead of harmful chemicals, farmers use methods such as composting, crop rotation, and interplanting to control weeds and pests, replenish the soil, and sustain the health of our planet. Pollution-free and natural, organic black tea is a hygienic tea leaf which is processed without the use of man-made chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, and chemical food additives in the course of production. Prepared with high quality tea from an ecological tea plantation on mountains in South-West China, black tea is famous for its clear, red, brilliant color, strong aroma, and mellow taste. The benefits of organic black tea includes: possible prevention of some cancers, decrease in the risk of cardiovascular problems, and reduction in the risk of heart attacks and strokes. And organic black tea has less than half amount of caffeine that exists in coffee.Black tea is fermented, which gives it a dark color and a full-bodied hearty flavor. This tea comes from the same Camellia sinensis plant as green tea, but the only difference is in the fermentation of the black tea. What distinguishes organic black tea from regular black tea is that it is free of pesticides and grown in an environmentally natural zone.
In addition to organic black tea, there are a wide variety of organic teas grown under the conditions described above, such as green tea. Green tea has become more popular today than ever before. It is the tea of choice as one of several in promoting herbal tea remedies. Well known for its antioxidant properties, it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. A study showed that people who drank a bottle of tea fortified with green tea extract every day for three months lost more body fat than those who drank a bottle of regular oolong tea.The antioxidants in green tea have been shown to have a direct effect on lowering cholesterol levels as well. Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood insulin levels. Many scientists believe there is a connection between all of the components of green tea, and these combined properties account for its health-enhancing properties. Unfermented green tea leaves are the most natural way to gain these benefits. You may also be happy to learn that green tea can even help prevent tooth decay. Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria which causes dental plaque. Those of you who have been drinking green tea for some time have obviously been afforded the benefits derived by this organically grown tea. Yes, there are health benefits of organic herbal teas, and its popularity will continue to rise as we learn more about its medicinal benefits.
February 03, 2008
Within the world of tea, evidence has clearly shown that there are immeasurable health benefits of organic herbal teas. We will discuss two such teas: black tea and green tea. To understand why organically grown tea is so popular today: the very method of growing and processing black and green teas helps to protect, rather than deplete, our natural resources. Organic foods are grown on land that has been free from the use of synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, insecticides or herbicides for at least three years. Instead of harmful chemicals, farmers use methods such as composting, crop rotation, and interplanting to control weeds and pests, replenish the soil, and sustain the health of our planet. Pollution-free and natural, organic black tea is a hygienic tea leaf which is processed without the use of man-made chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, and chemical food additives in the course of production. Prepared with high quality tea from an ecological tea plantation on mountains in South-West China, black tea is famous for its clear, red, brilliant color, strong aroma, and mellow taste. The benefits of organic black tea includes: possible prevention of some cancers, decrease in the risk of cardiovascular problems, and reduction in the risk of heart attacks and strokes. And organic black tea has less than half amount of caffeine that exists in coffee.Black tea is fermented, which gives it a dark color and a full-bodied hearty flavor. This tea comes from the same Camellia sinensis plant as green tea, but the only difference is in the fermentation of the black tea. What distinguishes organic black tea from regular black tea is that it is free of pesticides and grown in an environmentally natural zone.
In addition to organic black tea, there are a wide variety of organic teas grown under the conditions described above, such as green tea. Green tea has become more popular today than ever before. It is the tea of choice as one of several in promoting herbal tea remedies. Well known for its antioxidant properties, it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. A study showed that people who drank a bottle of tea fortified with green tea extract every day for three months lost more body fat than those who drank a bottle of regular oolong tea.The antioxidants in green tea have been shown to have a direct effect on lowering cholesterol levels as well. Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood insulin levels. Many scientists believe there is a connection between all of the components of green tea, and these combined properties account for its health-enhancing properties. Unfermented green tea leaves are the most natural way to gain these benefits. You may also be happy to learn that green tea can even help prevent tooth decay. Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria which causes dental plaque. Those of you who have been drinking green tea for some time have obviously been afforded the benefits derived by this organically grown tea. Yes, there are health benefits of organic herbal teas, and its popularity will continue to rise as we learn more about its medicinal benefits.
Alexander Jelich is a journalist that has specialized in the medical and beauty issues. He has written a wide variety of press releases, web content, articles, reports, newsletters and more. He runs several highly successful web sites:Heart Health News, Guide for Better Health and Hair Styles for Dummies.
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