Herbal teas are more decoctions of herbs and water rather than the traditional tea as we know it. Tea, for the health benefits that it offers, does contain a certain amount of caffeine, the stimulant which is not particularly good for the central nervous system. Herbal teas bring to the table the goodness of the natural herbs used and the fact that they have no caffeine whatsoever (unless brewed with strains of regular tea). These concoctions are natural remedies for a variety of ailments and conditions, with each herb contributing its own beneficial effects to the brew:

 •    Chamomile: is used by most menstruating women to relieve cramping pain. It also helps you sleep better, relieves pain and helps digestion. Chamomile has calming effects and is used to treat colic and excessive flatulence.

 •    Rose Hips: a natural source of vitamin C, this herb also contains bio-flavonoids that reduce toxicity in the liver, kidney and blood. It also helps recover from tiredness and colds.

 •    Anise Seed: is sweet, aids digestion, helps fight halitosis, and soothes throats racked by severe coughs and bronchitis.

 •    Echinacea: both the leaves and roots of this slightly bitter herb have properties that help bring down fevers and fight colds. 

 •    Peppermint: besides its minty flavor and digestive properties, this leaf has antiseptic properties that help fight nausea and cure colds and fevers.

 •    Raspberry Leaf: rich in minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium, this herb helps women who are menstruating and those who are reaching or going through menopause. It’s also known to have a strengthening effect on tendons and joints, and thus beneficial to sports aficionados.

 •    Mate: has antioxidant properties and helps to revive aching muscles and body parts. It is a nerve stimulant like caffeine, but does not cause sleeplessness and nervous tension like the latter. Mate has a host of vitamins and minerals that help in weight reduction by suppressing appetite.

 •    Ginger Root: helps improve blood circulation and warms the entire body when sipped slowly as a tisane. It also aids in digestion and is beneficial to relieve nausea and breathing difficulties. Ginger root soothes and relieves pain in arthritic limbs and joints.

 •    Cinnamon: this spice promotes blood circulation and aids in digestion.

 •    Chrysanthemum: this flower has medicinal properties that help reduce body heat and protect against damage to the liver. It also helps in the removal of toxins from the body. 

 •    Allspice: is a herb that helps when you’re down with a cold or suffer from stomach and digestion problems.

 •    Slippery Elm: this herb is beneficial in treating stomach and digestion-related ailments.

 •    Dandelion Root: tastes similar to coffee but has none of the ill-effects associated with caffeine. This herb helps reduce symptoms of cold and flu.

 •    Hawthorne: this herb is good for those with cardiac problems; it increases the blood flow to the heart and surrounding vessels.

 •    Sarasparilla: is a wonder in helping to maintain healthy and glowing skin. It also boosts energy levels.