It is used to treat colds, sore throat , fever and flu and is usually consumed several times daily during cold and flu symptoms. Echinacea has a slightly bitter, cool flavor and mixes well with peppermint. It has a calming quality and is widely used to relieve anxiety , caffeine withdrawal, hyperactivity, insomnia , pain and stress. Chamomile is also an excellent digestive tonic helping to relieve colic , flatulence, indigestion and irritable bowel . Some European hospitals serve it to calm patients and it is said to prevent nightmares.
Many women use chamomile as a successful remedy to relax menstrual cramps.
Both green and black teas are from the same plant, yet black tea is fermented and contains more caffeine. Green tea leaves are rich in fluorine and help prevent dental decay by inhibiting the enzyme that causes plaque formation. Green tea is also a natural antioxidant , rich in vitamin C and has immune protecting properties. Most people find that green tea, although containing small amounts of caffeine, is less likely to cause nervousness or anxiety than black tea. With a flavor very similar to that of black tea, raspberry leaf is very rich in minerals such as calcium , magnesium and iron .