Nature Wonders - 7 Healing Herbal Tea

1. Chamomile — Soothes the tummy—and the soul

Chamomile is a relaxing tea that contains oils that relax the smooth muscles in the stomach, it can help with digestion, irritable bowel problems and colitis.

Directions: Use 1 tablespoon of flowers per cup of boiling water. Take for 2 months or more for chronic problems.

2. Lemon Balm — Reduces anxiety and restlessness

Lemon balm is a citrus-fresh tea that will help you feel sleepy and also tames tension, nervousness as well as lifting a mild case of the blues.

Directions: Use 1 tablespoon of leaves per cup of boiling water, and drink as needed.

3. Passionflower — Eases you into restful sleep

Passionflower is recommended for insomnia thanks to the sedating substances found in the flower, vine and leaves.

Directions: Use 1 teaspoon of dried herb per cup of boiling water.

4. Peppermint — Helps banish indigestion

Peppermint contains the digestive aid menthol that eases stubborn indigestion and gas to quell nausea and vomiting

Directions: Use 1 tablespoon of mint leaves per cup of boiling water.

5. Rosemary — Can ward off headaches

Rosemary wards off some stress-induced headaches, it also prevents headaches caused by vasoconstriction, since it helps keep blood vessels dilated, and this fragrant herb also perks up roasts and poultry.

Directions: Use 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary per cup of boiling water.

6. Sage — Banishes night sweats

Sage will help you get a good night sleep and relax by reducing night sweats, it also seasons poultry stuffing.

Directions: Use 4 heaping tablespoons of dried sage in 1 cup of boiling water. Cover tightly, and steep for 4 hours or more. Strain, then drink.

7. Thyme — Reduces cough, bronchitis, sinus pressure

Thyme tea is perfect to relax the bronchial spasms caused by the trigger coughing due to colds and similar afflictions.

Directions: Use 2 teaspoons of dried thyme per cup of boiling water, steep for 10 minutes, and drink three times a day.