The use of herbs as medicine goes back tens of thousands of years. Remember we did not even have antibiotics until Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 and that was not widely used till it treated battle wounds and pneumonia during World War 2.
So what did people do before Big Pharma got involved?
Herbs.
You are more than likely familiar with the advice to drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed if you are anxious or experience insomnia but that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Throughout the centuries “witches, wise women, folk healers, Granny women, midwives, and shamans” have been using herbs for healing and combining healing herbs in teas for their patients to easily consume.
Tea is the second most popular drink in the world second only to water. It is easy to prepare and ingest and has few side effects. Preparing an herbal tea is as easy as heating water and adding tea. You can put your tea in a strainer or strain the leaves out after you let it seep- your choice then drink up to your health!
One of my favorite places to get high-quality herbals for tea is http://www.ravenscrafttea.com
All ingredients are listed and on each order, you have an option to add custom ingredients. Health warnings are prominently displayed to avoid any possible complications. Pregnant women and people on certain blood thinning medications should take added care with herbal medications and all warnings and potential interactions are listed for your safety.
For example on the MighTeaBrew- recommended for cold and flu season the ingredients are as follows:
Echinacea- long used by indigenous people for cold and flu symptoms and headaches
Angelica Root-commonly used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for hormonal balance, digestive support and liver detox- keeps you well!
Ginger- Well known for treating nausea and digestive issues.
Astragalus- immune support and anti-aging effects as a powerful antioxidant.
Cardamon- Called the “Spice of Life” in India, this powerful plant with antiseptic properties is used to treat mouth ulcers, bad breath, high blood pressure and more!
Elderflower- very popular in drinks and cordials in Europe for centuries and helps reduce fever, runny noses, and allergy symptoms to promote a healthy respiratory system.
Yarrow- used to treat fevers, common cold, and hay fever symptoms. In times gone by the leaves were chewed to relieve toothaches.
Cold and Flu season doesn’t stand a chance with these remedies available!
Ravens Tea has blends for female issues, people with respiratory issues, sleep disturbances, and digestive issues…. You name the “issue”- there is a tea for you! Help is on the way!
Another one of my favorite things about http://www.ravenscrafttea.com is that also available are reusable tea bags to make life less messy, and flavored sugar cubes! I love these!
While you certainly don’t have to have a formal “tea ceremony” as do eastern cultures you can make it special. The purpose of the tea ceremony was to create bonding between host and guest and gain inner peace. Be your own guest or invite a loved one to start experiencing the benefits of herbal tea today!
To your health! http://www.ravenscrafttea.com
