by Phoebe Chen
Feeling tense after the pressure of a day’s work But don’t know how to relieve your tension quickly? Having digestion probles? You want to cure it without taking a lot of medicine? Your skin is as rough as sandpaper? You want to have tender smooth skin but you don’t want to spend a fortune on lotion and cream? Well, almighty herbal teas have come to save the day. Herbal teas are made by infusing parts of an herb or plant that provide a curative power as an elixir or tonic. Drinking herbal teas have become a fad and herbal teas can easily be found on the menus of tea shops. However, do you really know what their characteristics are and which kind of herbal tea you need? The list below might help you out! Basil(紫蘇): an Italian herbal tea, the best soothing infusion to help alleviate an upset stomach and ease the feeling of nausea. Chamomile(甘菊): a very suitable bedtime treat. It has an apple-like fragrance but with a light flavor, so it always goes with honey. Also, it is beneficial to eyes and liver. Chrysanthemum(菊花): a kind of tea which is not unfamiliar among Chinese which used to be only for the emperor or upper class society. It serves to stop a headache and to alleviate the pain caused by rheumatism or arthritis. Dandelion(蒲公英): a very popular herbal tea among children which is also an aid to digestion. Ginseng(人蔘): an oriental herbal tea which is a favorite among Chinese. It has an anise-like taste and is said to make people live long and healthy. Hibiscus(芙蓉): an herbal tea with lemon-like fragrance but a slightly bitter taste. It is beneficial to stomach-related problems. It is a wonderful combination with rose tea. Jasmine(茉莉花): another well-known tea among Chinese. It can make people feel calm and peaceful. It is also beneficial to the eyes and it helps to get rid of people’s bad breath. Lavender(薰衣草): an herbal tea which helps to soothe people’s nerves and relieve their tension. It has a strong fragrance so it is often made into perfume. However, it has a light flavor so it is often accompanied by honey. Licorice(甘草): an herbal tea to choose when having coughing problems. It is also beneficial to people’s kidney and bladder. Mixing licorice with other herb teas can create many different combinations. Linden(菩提): an herbal tea best to drink when having a cold. It also stimulates hair growth. Last, it is a remover of freckles and wrinkles. Peppermint(薄荷): an herbal tea that also helps to alleviate an upset stomach and has the name of “the ice cream of herbal beverages.” Rose Hips(玫瑰果): an herbal tea most favored by ladies. It contains a high degree of Vitamin C which will make your skin soft and smooth. a
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