The history of the science of herbs can be traced back to the beginning of Ayurveda science in India, based on the use of various herbs. According to Ayurveda, each herb possesses some healing properties and can benefit the health greatly if used in the right combination. Generally, each type of herbal tea consists of three categories of herbs, namely flavoring herbs that make the mixture drinkable, herbs essential for the healing and herbs complementing the healing process when mixed with essential ones.
Herbal teas are made from the seeds, bark, roots, flowers and leaves, which means that the entire tree or plant can be used in making the herbal tea, since all parts are equally important.
Among countries specializing in producing herbal teas, China claims to be the first to discover the healing properties of herbs and started using them to cure diseases and promote a healthy body and mind. Chinese herbal teas are natural diet supplements, which improve the immunity system and strengthen it almost 100%. After thorough research lasting for centuries, Chinese scientists have managed to develop herbal infusion teas, when herbs are combined to heal, cure and promote health, with each combination serving particular healing purposes.
Some of the most popular Chinese herbal teas include Colego TuoCha, De-Tox Guava Tea, Jiaogulan Tea, Natural Relaxing Tea and Cherry Grain Balsam Pear Tea. Colego TuoCha is made of Toucha leaves that are grown in the rocky and misty Yun Nan Province in mainland China. This natural herbal beverage helps reduce high levels of cholesterol. De-Tox Guava Tea is produced by using wild guava leaves and fruits with the best tea grown in Taiwan. Such tea is a rich source of polyphenol and fructose and is supplemented to the nutrition needs.
Jiaogulan Tea is recognized as one of the most popular Chinese herbal teas that helps lower blood fat and adjust blood pressure and blood sugar. Natural Relaxing Tea is used for treatment of vascular hypertension, while Cherry Grain Balsam Pear Tea contains dried slices of a bitter gourd known also as xugua or towel gourd. It cools and cleanses the blood by acting on stomach and liver meridians. Among those enjoying wide popularity is Chinese herbal tea pregnancy, specifically recommended for those traveling through nine month of pregnancy. Generally the whole pregnancy period is divided into three terms, in accordance to which herbal tea blends are prepared.
In addition to Chinese herbal teas available on shelves of supermarkets, people around the world now study the role of Chinese herbs to create their own herbal brew according to personal requirements. Today it is possible to create Chinese herbal teas at home by growing herbs in the kitchen garden or a backyard. The best way is to select 10-12 herbs that you require at any given point and add flavoring and complementary herbs.
It is advisable to prepare Chinese herbal tea by using a container made of glass or ceramic and a teapot covered with a lid. Don't prepare herbal teas in metallic containers, as the herbs' infusion with the metal's chemical properties can create unhealthy and even poisonous teas.