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To Your Health

In addition to providing refreshing flavor, herb teas are also believed to have medicinal properties. Recently, scientific research has revealed what herb tea drinkers have known for thousands of years: that herb tea can benefit the body in a multitude of wonderful ways. Here, you will learn about specific herb benefits and read the recent health articles demonstrating these benefits.

Herbs: The Spice of Life

Incorporating herbs into a healthy lifestyle means using not only the leaves of the plant, but also the flowers, roots, bark and seeds. The variety of herbs is countless, and they can calm, energize, refresh and delight naturally. Many herbs are as antioxidant-rich as fruits and vegetables, encouraging good health.

	Peppermint With its cool, refreshing flavor, peppermint has long been regarded as a natural relaxer and soother. Peppermint is found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Mint Magic® Herb Tea, Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Holiday Tea, Decaf Mint Green Tea and Tummy Mint™ Wellness Tea. Also found in: Aromatherapy products.
	Chamomile In centuries past, no plant in an English garden was more treasured than delicate chamomile for its comforting and soothing qualities. Chamomile is found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Sleepytime®, Sweet Apple Chamomile and Sweet Clementine Chamomile Organic Herb Teas, Mango Darjeeling Black Organic Tea, and Honey Peach Ginger Wellness Tea. Also found in: Skin- and haircare products.
	Rosehips Also known as Rose Haw, rosehips are a rich source of Vitamin C, and may help to support healthy kidney function. Rosehips are found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Lemon Zinger®, Tropic of Strawberry™, True Blueberry™ and Wild Berry Zinger® Herb Teas, all Zingers To Go™ flavors, Vanilla Ginger Green Tea Chai, and Metabo Partner™ Wellness Tea. Also found in: Jams and jellies.
	Hibiscus Hibiscus imparts a rich ruby-red color and a distinctively tart "zing" to teas, and may help maintain healthy blood pressure. Hibiscus is found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: All Zinger® teas (Hibiscus is what makes them Zingers!), Cinnamon Apple Spice Herb Tea, Blueberry Breeze™ and Goji Berry Pomegranate Green Teas, and Red Safari Spice® Rooibos Tea. Also found in: Bakery products.
	Blackberry Leaves Blackberry leaves are a natural source of antioxidants and have been known for centuries to soothe the stomach. Blackberry Leaves are found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Almond Sunset® Dessert Tea, Black Cherry Berry, Cranberry Apple Zinger® and Acaí Mango Zinger™ Herb Teas, and Raspberry Gardens™ Green Tea. Also found in: Bath and body products.
	Hawthorn Berries Hawthorn berries may help promote cardiovascular health and relieve water retention: big benefits from a tiny berry! Hawthorn Berries are found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Tangerine Orange Zinger® and Mandarin Orange Spice® Herb Teas, and Diet Partner™ Wellness Tea. Also found in: Jams and jellies.
	Lemon Grass Also known as citronella, lemon grass has a fresh, lemony flavor and soothes the digestive system. Lemon Grass in found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Red Zinger®, Tension Tamer® and Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herb Teas, Lemon Zinger® and Decaf Lemon Myrtle Organic Green Teas, and Throat Soothers™ Wellness Tea. Also found in: Perfumes.
	Chicory Root Chicory root adds natural sweetness to teas. Chicory Root is found in these and other Celestial Seasonings teas: Bengal Spice®, Country Peach Passion™; and Roastaroma® Herb Teas, Canadian Vanilla Maple Decaf Black Tea, Chocolate Caramel Enchantment Chai, and English Toffee and Vanilla Hazelnut Dessert Teas. Also found in: Coffee substitutes.

More comprehensive information about herbs and their benefits is available at www.celestialseasonings.com/tea-health/herbs-a-z.html.

Recent Tea & Herb News

Some herb teas are rich in antioxidants, which appear to help heart health and have other anti-aging properties. Several antioxidants found in herb teas have garnered significant attention from the scientific community for their potential health benefits. The below article is just one example of recent herb research:

A Review of the Bioactivity and Potential Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea (Mentha piperita L.)
- Diane L. McKay and Jeffrey B. Blumberg