Herbs For Teas

Alfalfa
Chock full of nutrients. Helps the digestive tract. Blends well with other herbs.

Angelica
Light, sweet licorice taste. Aids digestion. Not to be used daily

Anise
Mild licorice flavor, soothing to an upset stomach. Use the leaves or seeds.

Bergamot
Sometimes called Oswego tea. Has a citrus-like flavor.

Berry Leaves
Blueberry, blackberry and raspberry leaves add subtle flavor of the berry to tea. Soothing.

Blessed Thistle
Said to aid liver functioning. Used for menstrual cramps.

Caraway
Feels warm in the stomach and has been used to soothe colicky babies.

Catnip or Catmint
Soothing to humans, but makes cats "crazy". High in Vitamin C. Good for colicky babies. Before meals, stimulates appetite, after meals, aids in digestion.

Chamomile
Soothing. Has an apple-like scent when fresh. Drink before bedtime.

Costmary
Minty flavor, but becomes bitter if steeped too long.

Cumin
Has a calming effect.

Fennel
Warms the stomach, another which has long been used for colicky babies, or just before bedtime.

Geranium - scented
Used for it's flavor, but can be very bold.

Horehound
Tastes like menthol, used to treat sore throat. This is best added to other blends ... as my children say ... "YUCK!!"

Lemon Balm
Lemony and minty flavor. Excellent for herb water.

Lemon Verbena
Makes a rich lemony tea. Use leaves in black tea instead of lemon slices. Blends well with spearmint.

Lovage
Tastes like celery.

Mint
Many flavors. Blends well with other herbs. Calming, used for digestion and freshing the breath.

Mullein
Mild, use the flowers only. Helps clear the lungs and is good for colds, bronchitis, asthma and allergies.

Parsley
Light and refreshing, full of vitamin C. it is a natural breath freshener and eases an upset stomach.

Peppermint
Minty and refreshing A natural stimulant, peppermint tea quells indigestion and relieves menstrual cramps.

Red Clover
Sweet tasting. Calming and soothing before bedtime.

Rosemary
Good for headaches and colds.

Salad Burnett
Cucumber flavor. Another excellent choice for herb water.

Sweet Cicely
Licorice flavored. Used to aid digestion.

Thyme
Aromatic with a subtle taste. It calms coughs and may ease menstrual cramps and is said to be good for treating a hangover. Some gardeners rub this natural antiseptic on cuts and scrapes or use as a compress on them.

Vanilla
Vanilla beans make a smooth subtle tea and add a richness to any other tea blend.