Herbal teas and their health benefits: a catalogue.
Increases blood-flow, metabolism and promotes waste excretion (an alterative): raspberry leaf.
Relieves pain (analgesic): chamomile flowers.
Reduces sensation (anaesthetic): fennel seeds.
Pain reliever that reduces nerve volatility (anodyne): chamomile flowers.
Prevents threatened miscarriage (anti-abortive): raspberry leaf.
Lessens the symptoms of allergies (anti-allergenic): nettle leaf.
Relieves inflammation cause by arthritis (anti-arthritic): liquorice root.
Destroys or suppresses the growth of microbes (anti-bacterial): hibiscus flower, lemon verbena, liquorice root, yerba maté.
Reduces mucus (anti-catarrhal): nettle leaf, peppermint leaf.
Counteracts nausea and vomiting (anti-emetic): chamomile, peppermint, raspberry leaf.
Inhibits growth of fungal organisms (anti-fungal): chamomile flowers, liquorice root.
For the treatment of allergies and colds (anti-histamine): chamomile flowers, nettle leaf.
Sooths and reduces inflammation (anti-inflammatory): chamomile flowers, liquorice root, nettle herb.
Prevents damage to the body caused by free radicals (anti-oxidant): green tea, liquorice, mint, nettle, yerba maté.
Reduces pain and stiffness in joints (anti-rheumatic): liquorice root, nettle leaf.
Prevents bacterial growth (antiseptic): raspberry leaf, liquorice root.
For relief of muscle crams and psychological stress. (anti-spasmodic): hibiscus, chamomile, lemon verbena, liquorice root.
For relief of coughs (anti-tussive): liquorice, mint.
Reduces the harm caused by venom such as an insect bite (anti-venom): liquorice root.
Reduction in viral multiplication (anti-viral): rosehip, mint, rooibos, liquorice root.
Increased sexual desire (aphrodisiac): yerba maté, liquorice root.
To protect the heart (cardio protective): raspberry leaf, yerba maté.
Calms (calmative): fennel seed.
To decongest (decongestant): tea, nettle.
An aid to digestion (digestive): chamomile flower, fennel seed, lemon verbena, nettle, mint, raspberry leaf, lemon verbena, rosehip, yerba maté.
Promotes the activity of the kidneys (diuretic): tea, mint, nettle, rosehip, yerba maté.
Reduction of fever (febrifuge): chamomile flower, liquorice root, mint, nettle,.
To reduce blood sugar levels(hypoglycaemic): nettle leaf.
To reduce blood pressure (hypertensive): raspberry leaf.
To calm and nourish the nerves (nervine): chamomile flower, green tea.
To assist labour and delivery (parturient): raspberry leaf.
For relief of lung disorders (pectoral): liquorice herb, nettle.
For the quietening of nerves and slowing of body actions (sedative): chamomile flowers, liquorice root.
Quickens body actions, improves body actions and circulation (stimulant): tea, yerba maté leaf.
Strengthens the stomach and improves digestion (stomachic): chamomile flowers, raspberry leaf, yerba maté, lemon verbena.
For the promotion of general good health (tonic): chamomile flower, raspberry leaf, nettle, liquorice, rooibos, yerba maté leaf.
To reduce blood pressure through expansion of blood vessels (vasodilator): mint.
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