Ginseng Tea

Ginseng tea is purported to help alleviate many symptoms of common aliments and lessen fatigue. It is the main ingredient used in many medicinal teas on the market today and many consume it as an alternative to coffee.

In China, the root of the ginseng herb is held in high regard. It is believed to have rejuvenating powers and provides stimulation to the whole body.

Ginseng tea is known to be a stimulant for the central nervous system and offers protection against fatigue. It is also thought to help with inflammation, fever, and hormonal imbalances to name a few.

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 tea, 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.

Both of these preparation methods let the drinker control the amount of tea used. There also boxed tea bags available from specialty stores. 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.

Information above was sourced from an article written by author David Chandler and published on www.buzzle.com/editorials/9-8-2005-76383.asp.

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