An
Introduction to Flora Tea
Consumed
both for the pure pleasure of its taste and for the wealth of
health benefits it provide, floral teas are definitely back in
fashion. And it's really no wonder. Floral teas have been part
of the human diet for thousands of years. Then, as now, they were
consumed both for their taste and for medicinal purposes. The
difference is that up to about 50 years ago, when conventional
medicine began to advance rapidly, herbs and herbal teas were
relied on by humans almost exclusively to treat a whole range
of illnesses, from minor coughs and colds to life threatening
diseases such as malaria.
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Today,
herbs are generally used to complement conventional treatments,
and in some cases can offer effective alternatives with fewer
side effects. But beware of taking herbal medicines too lightly.
Herbs, like all medicines, contain potent substances which
need to be treated with espect, and should not be consumed
indiscriminately, or without first understanding the effects
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fact, many of the properties and effects of medicinal herbs remain
mysteries. While we are aware of what they do, we are often not
sure why, and ongoing research is still discovering how herbal medicines
work, and uncovering new and more miraculous health benefits. |
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What
we do know is that the right herb used in the right amounts can
have a very positive effect on a vast array of physical, mental
and emotional conditions ranging from insomnia to eczema, indigestion,
even depression. At the same time, many herbs contain small amounts
of vitamins and minerals which are easily assimilated by the body
and help to keep you in overall good condition.
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