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Herbal tea blend combines a number of herbs in order to prepare a cup of tea. Herbal tea blend will also combine the effects of the herbs that made up the herbal tea blend for maximum benefit. A number of the herbal tea blend such as fever-reducing teas and diuretics are best taken when hot because the heat induces perspiration.
Herbs that you can combine in order to make an herbal tea blend include the following:
Alfalfa
Fenugreek
Hyssop
Rose hips
Blackberry
Feverfew
Lemon Grass
Rosemary
Chamomile
Flaxseed
Orange
Sarsaparilla
Chickweed
Ginseng
Peppermint
Savory
Chicory
Gotu kola
Psyllium
Slippery elm
Dandelion
Hibiscus
Raspberry
Spearmint
Echinacea
Hops
Red Raspberry
Valerian
Fennel
Horehound
The astringent tannin found herbal tea blend could alleviate indigestion, diarrhea and other forms of stomach upset. It also aids in burning of fat calories in people who are overweight according to a Swiss research study. Some herbal tea blend is used for its relaxing effect. Other herbal tea blend is used to treat common colds, stomach pains and other conditions. You need to take the herbal tea blend three or four times a day for treatment use. Perhaps the side effect due to herbal tea remedy could be derived from its caffeine content. Excessive amounts of the brewed herbal tea blend could lead to irritability, sleeplessness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or loss of appetite. To avoid side effects, do not take herbal tea blend in excessive dosage, read package labels carefully and do not exceed recommended intake. Exercise caution when it comes to toxicities of certain herbs that are used as herbal tea remedy.
The following are two recipes for herbal tea blend:
Rest Easy Herbal Tea Blend
This combination of herbs is created especially for relief after a stressful day.
You will need:
1/4 cup dried spearmint
1/4 cup dried lemongrass
1 cup dried lemon balm
1/2 cup dried catnip
3/4 cup dried chamomile flowers
To make:
Blend all herbs thoroughly and store in an airtight container away from heat and light.
Suggested Use:
To make tea, use 2 teaspoons of blend for each cup of boiling water.
Calming Spirit Herbal Tea Blend
This very tasty tea is wonderful iced or hot. These herbs are traditionally used to calm the nerves, settle the stomach, and uplift. Other herbs can be added, as desired.
You will need:
1 cup dried rosemary leaves
1 cup dried lavender flowers
1 cup dried spearmint
1/2 cup dried chamomile
1/4 to 1/2 cup dried cloves
To make:
Blend all herbs thoroughly and store in an airtight container away from heat and light.
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