Ginseng Tea

Ginseng tea is an herbal tea purported to help reduce fatigue and alleviate symptoms of common aliments. It is the main ingredient used in many medicinal teas on the market today.

However, herbalists say that prolonged consumption can lead to insomnia and even heart trouble.

Therefore, as with any herbal supplement, always consult your healthcare provider before drinking the brew on a regular basis or as a remedy to address health concerns.

To make the herbal brew, slices of the root can be steeped in hot water to create a brew of varying strengths, based on taste preferences. Or, you can purchase ginseng as a powder and using it with tea balls or other brewing accessories.

Yet, before making a purchase off the shelf, all the ingredients as some packaged teas are sold as ginseng but contain very little of this herb, instead using mostly fillers.

After speaking with your healthcare provider, consult an herbal practitioner or naturopath as to the right type of ginseng and how to best brew your tea. Do not consume this tea if you are pregnant.

Your ginseng brew can be sweetened with natural honey or stevia. It can be served hot or stored cold in the refrigerator and served over ice.

Source: Article by David Chandler, http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/9-8-2005-76383.asp.

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