6Health and Wellness
112Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)
7Emotional and Spiritual Uses
113Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
8Herbal Tea Safety
114Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
9A-Z of Herbal Tea Ingredients
115Mint (Mentha spp.)
10Acerola (Malpighia emarginata)
116Moringa (Moringa oleifera)
11Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
117Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba)
12Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
118Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
13Apple (Malus domestica)
119Nettle (Urtica dioica)
14Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
120Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
15Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
121Neem (Azadirachta indica)
16Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
122Noni Leaf (Morinda citrifolia)
17Artichoke Leaf (Cynara scolymus)
123Nut Leaf (Juglans spp.)
18Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
124Oat Straw (Avena sativa)
19Avocado Leaf (Persea americana)
125Olive Leaf (Olea europaea)
20Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior)
126Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
21Basil (Ocimum basilicum & Ocimum sanctum)
127Orange Blossom (Citrus aurantium)
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128Orchid Tea (Orchidaceae)
23Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
129Papaya Leaf (Carica papaya)
24Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)
130Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
25Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
131Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
26Birch Leaf (Betula spp.)
132Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
27Blackberry Leaf (Rubus fruticosus)
133Plantain (Plantago spp.)
28Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
134Pomegranate Peel (Punica granatum)
29Borage (Borago officinalis)
135Pine Needle (Pinus spp.)
30Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)
136Quassia (Quassia amara)
31Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
137Quebracho (Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco)
32Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
138Quince Leaf (Cydonia oblonga)
33Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
139Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus)
34Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
140Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
35Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
141Rose (Rosa spp.)
36Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
142Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
37Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
143Rosehip (Rosa canina)
38Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)
144Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
39Corn Silk (Zea mays)
145Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
40Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
146Sage (Salvia officinalis)
41Damiana (Turnera diffusa)
147Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.)
42Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
148Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis)
43Dill (Anethum graveolens)
149Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
44Dragon Well Green Tea (Longjing)
150Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
45Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
151Star Anise (Illicium verum)
46Dried Citrus Peel (Citrus spp.)
152Precautions: Star anise should be used cautiously as it can be potent; ensure it is not substituted with the toxic Japanese star anise.
47Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
153Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
48Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
154Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
49Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
155Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
50Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
156Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
51Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
157Tamarind Leaf (Tamarindus indica)
52Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
158Uva Ursi (Bearberry) (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
53Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)
159Umbrella Leaf (Diphylleia cymosa)
54Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
160Usnea (Old Man’s Beard) (Usnea spp.)
55Eryngium (Eryngium campestre)
161Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
56Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
162Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
57Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
163Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
58Fig Leaf (Ficus carica)
164Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
59Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
165Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum)
60Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa)
166Willow Bark (Salix spp.)
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167Wild Cherry Bark (Prunus serotina)
62Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
168Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis)
63Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum)
169Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
64French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
170Xanthoxylum (Zanthoxylum spp.)
65Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
171Xerophyte Plants (General)
66Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
172Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
67Ginger (Zingiber officinale)A root widely used in both culinary and medicinal practices, ginger is prized for its warming and soothing properties.
173Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
68Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
174Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)
69Ginseng (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius)
175Yucca Root (Yucca spp.)
70Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
176Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)
71Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)
177Ziziphus (Jujube) (Ziziphus jujuba)
72Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
178Zeodary Wild Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet)
73Guayusa (Ilex guayusa)
179Blends & Recipes
74Green Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
180How to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Blends
75Graviola (Annona muricata)
1811. Define Your Blend’s Purpose
76Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
1822. Know the Components of a Blend
77Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis)
1833. Balance Your Flavor Profile
78Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
1844. Select and Prepare Ingredients
79Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
1855. Measure and Mix
80Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
1866. Test and Adjust
81Holy Basil (Tulsi) (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
187Tips for Flavor Experimentation
82Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.)
188Herbal Tea Blends
83Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
189Relaxation and Stress Relief
84Hops (Humulus lupulus)
190Immune Boosting
85Hibiscus Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow)
191Energy and Vitality
86Hydrangea Root (Hydrangea arborescens)
192Sleep Support
87Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
193Detoxification
88Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica)
194Cold and Flu Relief
89Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus)
195Hormonal Balance
90Indian Gooseberry (Amla) (Phyllanthus emblica)
196Seasonal Blends
91Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
197Weight Management & Metabolism Support
92Ivy Leaf (Hedera helix)
198Beauty & Skin Health
93Indian Senna (Senna alexandrina)
199Antioxidant-Rich Blends
94Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
200Heart-Health Blends
95Java Tea (Orthosiphon stamineus)
201Kid-Friendly Herbal Teas
96Precautions: Consult a healthcare provider before using if you have kidney or liver disease. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
202Fertility & Reproductive Health
97Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
203Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
98Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
204Men’s Health Blends
99Kava (Piper methysticum)
205Aphrodisiac Teas
100Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum)
206Cold Brew & Iced Tea Specialties
101Keffir Lime Leaves (Citrus hystrix)
207Helpful Extras
102Precautions: Generally safe for most people. However, consuming in large quantities might lead to stomach upset in sensitive individuals.
208Herbal Tea Glossary
103Kola Nut (Cola acuminata)
209Herbal Tea by Benefits (Quick Reference Chart)
104Precautions: Contains caffeine, so avoid excessive consumption or if you’re sensitive to stimulants.
210Measurement Conversions and DIY Blending Ratios
105Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata)
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106Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)