Herbal tea

Herbal tea

We do not just drink herbal tea for its pleasant aroma and unique taste. Frankly, it is not very appealing in some cases. We indulge in decoctions and infusions of herbs mainly for the unique health benefits they provide. Yes, we call mixtures of various parts of herbs ''tea'', even though they have nothing to do with the Chinese tea plant.

The flowers, leaves, rhizomes and fruits of plants from all over the world have proven themselves in folk medicine for millennia. Herbalists collect them at the time when they are at their most valuable state and preserve them by slow and gentle drying.

Every herb has its purpose.

In winter, they would pull dried herbs out of cloth bags and treat the surrounding area. Phytotherapy grew out of their knowledge and skill in harnessing the power of nature. The first references to the healing potential of herbs are recorded on Sumerian tablets. Their origins date back to 3000 BC. The tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs contained eight hundred recipes for the use of herbs in the treatment of diseases. In 812, the Greek physician Hippocrates even published a precise inventory of the plants that the villagers were to cultivate to maintain good health. And today? According to the World Health Organization, we are treated with phytotherapy up to four times more often than with conventional medicine.

For nerves, lemon balm, for the stomach, mint.

Herbs can be used individually or in mixtures. Their advantage is the perfect combination of the necessary active substances. In our offer, you will find mixtures against fatigue or colds, for stimulation, good sleep, relaxation, detoxification, and digestive problems.

Follow the proven advice to get the maximum benefit from herbs.

• Drink them for 3-4 weeks, then do a one-week break.
• Use bronchial tea, cold tea and tea for breathing difficulties just before going to bed.
• Take herbal teas for digestion half an hour before meals.
• Always prepare your tea fresh, and drink immediately after preparation.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor about drinking herbal tea. The same applies to giving herbal decoctions to young children.