Ginseng Tea

Ginseng tea is great for short periods; this tea can alleviate
many symptoms of common aliments and lessen fatigue. Ginseng is
the main ingredient to many of the medicinal teas. However,
prolonged use can lead to insomnia and heart trouble, so be sure
to consult your physician before drinking ginseng tea regularly
as an alternative to coffee for that afternoon pick me up.

In China, ginseng is held in high regard. It is believed that
ginseng has rejuvenating powers and provides stimulation to the
whole body. Ginseng also offers protection against fatigue.
Ginseng is known to be a stimulant for the central nervous
system. This root can also help with inflammation, fever, and
hormonal imbalances to name a few.

The tea is usually made from the Wisconsin ginseng root. Slices
can be steeped to create a tea that is a strong as the consumer
would like, or purchased as a powder and brewed using tea balls.
Both of these methods let the drinker control the amount of tea
used. There are ginseng tea bags available from specialty
stores, but it is not recommended to buy the tea without reading
all the ingredients as some packaged teas are sold as ginseng
but in fact have very little of this herb in them, instead using
mostly fillers

Consult an herbal practitioner or naturopath as to the right
type of ginseng and how to brew your tea. The tea can be
sweetened with a little honey or stored cold in the
refrigerator, as this tea is quite good served iced.

Take note, if you are pregnant use ginseng sparingly or not at
all.

 For more information, visit these sites: 
www.TeaInfoCenter.com 

 
www.HerbsInfoCenter.com