When making a tea from herbs, the upper part of the plant can be steeped or the root of the plant can be boiled. Depasquale and Debra Ching Wu, certified in herbology and acupuncture for Chinese medicine, recommended a few herbs that can be grown in the United States and safely used to treat medical ailments. Mint helps dispel gas and tastes good as well. Use the leaves of the mint plant to make a tea. The daisy-like flowers are used to make a tea.
Research shows chamomile is gentle enough even for pregnant mothers.
Lavender is mainly a relaxant. It can be used in potpourri or in a bath. The flowers are edible and can be used in baking or in a tea. You can make a small pillow from the flower petals to treat insomnia. Sage, of the mint family,. is useful in cooking.