Herbal teas have been consumed for over 5000 years!  Unlike white, black and green tea, herbals are made from a variety of plants or herbs which have different medicinal purposes.  Here are some great herbs to use for tea as well as the medicinal effects they have.

One of the most popular herbs for tea is Chamomile.  This daisy like plant was used in ancient Egypt and tastes great.  It is a great tea to have before bedtime if you are having trouble sleeping and can also help relieve anxiety.

Dried lemon grass can be made into a tasty tea that has a spicy, lemony flavor.  It can help to aid digestion and also has antibacterial properties.

We often think of sage has an herb for cooking but it can taste great in a tea too!  It has a peppery flavor and can be a very calming and soothing tea.

One of the more popular and healthy herbs to use for tea is rooibos  -an herb from Africa made from the leaves of the Aspalathus Linearis plant.  Literally translating to “red bush” this tea is made from red needlelike leaves that make a fruity tasting drink.  It is naturally caffeine free and full of antioxidants.  This tea is purported to have a host of health beneits.

Even your rose plant might yield a healthy tea.  Rose hips which are made from the fruit of the rose plant has been used for centuries and is a good source of vitamin C.

Ginseng is another ancient herb that tastes great in a tea. Made from the root of the Panax plant, it can be a bit bitter.  You won’t want to drink too much of it though as it can cause excess nervousness.

Almost any herb can be used for a tea although some of them might not bee too tasty!  You can also combine herbs to use for tea and make your own concoction of  a healthy healing drink that tastes good too!