Tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It is the most common plant varietal from which green, black, oolong and white teas are produced. Tisanes, most known as herbal teas, come from various herbs, flowers and other plants. Tisanes are such a comfort whether drinking a cup of mint tea to soothe and calm the stomach or snuggling up to a cup of chamomile, lemon balm, or lavender right before bed. Tisanes are herbals used to sooth the body mentally and physically. Since the beginning of time herbs have been used to heal by infusion in water, oils, or alcohol.

Other popular infusions include ginger, lemon, mint, and hibiscus. Herbs, roots, leaves, and bark such as Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Cinnamon, Tulsi, to name a few, have also made their way into the westerners daily routines.

Consequently, the use of herbs such as Thyme, Oregano, Lemongrass are also used in concoctions to soothe and comfort the body.

Other herbs include:

Mountain Tea or Siderities
Rooibos
Honey Bush

As with any new practices, it is important to consult your healthcare provider before introducing items to your diet.

Next time, we will dive deeper into the properties of tisanes and the benefits of each. This will be a 4 part series.