It's been said that drinking tea is soothing to the soul. All tea is beneficial to the body whether it is herbal, black or green. Tea contains trace minerals and nutrients that are beneficial to the different systems of the body. Green, oolong and black tea provide fluoride and contain polyphenols. Research indicates tea may actually help prevent different types of cancer including breast, colon, lung and skin cancer.
Herbal tea varies quite a lot.
Some aid the digestive system, some calm the nervous system, while others help ease depression and even breathing difficulties. Let tea steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength you desire. Remember, never boil herbs because they lose much of their valuable healing qualities. Bathing Bathing with herbs is like slipping into a hot cup of tea. Instead of drinking the tea, your body absorbs the healing qualities directly through the skin.