Background Info
An herbal infusion may contain select dried leaves, pieces of ripe fruit, flowers, grasses, nuts, barks, seeds or other botanicals that give them their taste and contribute to an array of folk and researched-based herbal tea benefits.
Various herbs that can be used as infusions are:
Alfalfa, Angelica, Anise, Anise Hyssop, Basil, Blackberry, Burdock, Calendula, Cardamom, Catnip, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dandelion, Echinacea, Elder, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Hawthorn, Hibiscus, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Licorice, Linden, Marshmallow, Mint, Mullein, Nettle, Oats, Orange, Plantain, Raspberry, Red Clover, Rooibos, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Tea, Thyme, Violet, Yarrow, Yerba Mate.
Note: To get a specific health benefit; one could use numerous concoctions and formulae for mixing the above herbs, in consultation with either an herbalist or holistic nutrionist.
Benefits
Herbal tea benefits when consumed on a daily basis.
- Achieve a more calm, relaxed state of mind
- Support heart health
- Aid with stomach and digestive problems
- Provide cleansing properties for the body
- Promote energy and wellness
References
Herbal Tea Benefits (Learn About Tea)
Healing Herbal Teas by Brigitte Mars. A.H.G. (Google Books)