Herbal drinks have been brewed since primitive times, both as flavorful refreshments and as remedies. Herbals teas contain no tea. It is actually an infusion or beverage made h steeping fresh or dried plants other than the plant of Camellia sinensis in boiling water. They are herbal drinks made from flowers, herbs, spices, fruit, berries, or other plants. Chamomile and lemon verbena are common herbal tea.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Caraway Tea

A caraway tea can be made by crushing one tea spoonful of seeds per cup of boiling water and then pouring the water over the seeds.

A spring of mint can be added, steep then strain and drink with honey if desired.

Caraway tea was given by monks in medieval times a s treatment for fear, anxiety, grief and terror and for spasms and pain, and they grew the precious little plant in their cloister gardens.

A tea made from one spoon teaspoon of seeds in one cup of boiling water is an excellent digestive.

Caraway tea is aloes used as a means of stimulating the formation of mother’s milk.

Caraway tea can be used for easing colic, painful digestion, bloating and a feeling of uncomfortable fullness after eating. It can treat flatulence and diarrhea.
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