Herbal Teas and Benefits

Herbal Teas (Non-Camellia Sinensis Teas)

(Caffeine-free, made from various herbs, flowers, and spices.)  See optimal brewing instructions here

 

Chamomile Tea

(Relaxation & Sleep Aid)

• Key Compounds:
  • Apigenin → Sedative effects, reduces anxiety
  • Flavonoids & Coumarins → Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic
• Health Benefits: Reduces stress, promotes sleep, relieves muscle spasms, and supports digestion

 

Peppermint Tea

(Digestive & Cognitive Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Menthol & Menthone → Digestive aid, muscle relaxant
  • Rosmarinic Acid → Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective
• Health Benefits: Aids digestion, relieves bloating, improves focus, and soothes headaches

 

Lavender Tea

(Anti-Stress & Sleep Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Linalool → Anti-anxiety, sedative, neuroprotective
  • Rosmarinic Acid → Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective
  • Linalyl acetate → Stress reduction, pain relief
  • Caryophyllene → Anti-inflammatory, immune modulation
• Health Benefits: Reduces anxiety and stress by calming effect on the nervous system, promotes sleep by increasing slow-wave sleep for deeper rest, is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and supports digestion.

 

Holy Basil (Tulsi) Tea

(Adaptogenic & Stress Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Eugenol & Ursolic Acid → Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
  • Adaptogenic Compounds → Balances stress response
• Health Benefits: Reduces stress, supports immune function, enhances mental clarity

 

Rama Holy Basil Tea

(Anti-Stress, Cognitive, and Immune Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Eugenol → Antimicrobial, pain relief
  • Apigenin → Anxiolytic, neuroprotective
  • Rosmarinic acid → Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
  • Ursolic acid → Adaptogenic, supports longevity
• Health Benefits: Reduces cortisol and supports adrenal health.  It also provides improved focus, memory and neuroprotection to go along with immune boosting capabilities.

 

Krishna Holy Basil Tea

(Anti-Stress, Cognitive, Detox and Immune Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Eugenol → Antimicrobial, pain relief
  • Ocimumuosides A & B → Stress modulation, lowers cortisol
  • Rosmarinic acid → Anitoxidant, anti-inflammatory
  • Triterpenes → Supports liver function and detoxification
• Health Benefits: Stronger anti-stress effects than Rama Holy Basil as a potent adaptogen.  It also provides improved focus, clarity, and immune boosting capabilities to go along with its detoxifying and liver protecting qualities.

 

Rosemary Tea 

(Brain Health, Digestive, Circulatory, and Anti-Cancer Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Carnosic acid & Carnosol → Neuroprotective, may slow cognitive decline
  • 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) → Improves memory and mental clarity
  • Rosmarinic acid → Anitoxidant, anti-inflammatory
  • Ursolic acid → Adaptogenic, supports longevity
• Health Benefits: Enhances cognitive function and protects against neurodegeneration.  It also provides digestive support and reduces bloating, improves circulation, and has anti-cancer potential.

 

Sage Tea

(Cognitive, Hormonal Balance, Anti-Microbial, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Thujone → Enhances mental clarity (high doses may be toxic)
  • Diterpenes → May support metabolic and hormonal balance
  • Rosmarinic acid → Anitoxidant, anti-inflammatory
  • Carnosic acid → Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective
• Health Benefits: Supports acetylcholine function and hormonal balance.  It also provides antimicrobial/respiratory support good for oral health in addition to anti-inflammatory properties

 

Rooibos Tea

(Rich in antioxidants, caffeine-free)

• Key Compounds:
  • Aspalathin & Nothofagin → Potent antioxidants, blood sugar regulation
  • Quercetin & Luteolin → Anti-inflammatory, heart health
• Health Benefits: Supports heart health, reduces inflammation, stabilizes blood sugar, and promotes relaxation

 

Hibiscus Tea

(Blood Pressure & Antioxidant Boosting)

• Key Compounds:
  • Anthocyanins & Polyphenols → Antioxidant, reduces oxidative stress
  • Vitamin C → Immune support, skin health
• Health Benefits: Lowers blood pressure, supports liver health, boosts the immune system

 

Ginger Tea

(Anti-Inflammatory & Digestion Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Gingerol & Shogaol → Anti-inflammatory, digestive aid
  • Zingerone → Antioxidant, pain relief
• Health Benefits: Supports digestion, reduces nausea, fights inflammation, and boosts circulation

 

Lemon Balm Tea

(Stress & Cognitive Support)

• Key Compounds:
  • Rosmarinic Acid → Cognitive enhancement, neuroprotective
  • Citral & Limonene → Antioxidant, mood support
• Health Benefits: Reduces anxiety, improves cognitive function, supports digestion

 

Valerian Root Tea

(Sleep Aid & Nervous System Relaxation)

• Key Compounds:
  • Valerenic Acid → Sedative, muscle relaxant
  • GABA-modulating Compounds → Supports deep sleep
• Health Benefits: Enhances sleep quality, reduces anxiety, eases muscle tension

 

Echinacea Tea

(Immune System Booster)

• Key Compounds:
  • Alkamides & Caffeic Acid → Immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory
  • Flavonoids → Antioxidant support
• Health Benefits: Boosts immunity, reduces cold symptoms, fights infections

 

Yerba Mate

(Energy & Focus Enhancement, Contains Caffeine)

• Key Compounds:
  • Caffeine, Theobromine, Theophylline → Stimulants, enhances mental performance
  • Saponins & Polyphenols → Antioxidant, metabolic support
• Health Benefits: Boosts energy, enhances focus, improves metabolism

 

Blue Lotus Tea

(Lucid Dreaming & Relaxation Aid)

• Key Compounds:
  • Nuciferine & Apomorphine → Mild psychoactive, relaxation, lucid dreaming
  • Flavonoids & Antioxidants → Stress reduction
• Health Benefits: Enhances relaxation, promotes vivid dreams, reduces anxiety

 

Calea Zacatechichi (Dream Herb) Tea 

(Lucid Dreaming & Consciousness Exploration)

• Key Compounds:
  • Germacranolides & Terpenes → Dream-enhancing, cognitive stimulation
• Health Benefits: Enhances dream recall, promotes lucid dreaming

 

Each tea type provides unique bioactive compounds that contribute to health in different ways. Whether you're looking for cognitive enhancement, digestive support, stress relief, or immune boosting, there is a tea with targeted health benefits.  See health benefits for other tea types here

 

Also if you get a chance, I suggest you grow your own herbs and brew them fresh.  See below for what's possible from a balcony.  Tea herbs seen in below video: Peppermint, Rama Holy Basil, Krishna Holy Basil, Rosemary, and Sage.  You can also see cooking herbs and veggies such as: parsley, tarragon, thyme, oregano, sweet basil, peppers, and tomatoes.