Plants as Tea

96 entries

Promising

Cola Nut

Cola nitida

Energy & Fatigue, Mental Clarity, Digestion

Promising

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Memory, Cognitive function, Circulation

Traditional-only/Early

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Digestive comfort

Traditional-only/Early

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Mineral-rich herb

Promising

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

After-meal comfort, Gas/bloat support

Traditional-only/Early

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Digestive comfort, Fresh flavor

Traditional-only/Early

Ashitaba

Angelica keiskei

Metabolic support interest

Traditional-only/Early

Soursop

Annona muricata

Digestive comfort tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Digestive bitter support

Promising

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Digestive support, Prebiotic fiber (food)

Traditional-only/Early

Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris

Dream tradition, Digestive bitter tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Lemon verbena

Aloysia citrodora

Digestive comfort, Relaxation support

Promising

Gynostemma

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Metabolic support, Stress support

Traditional-only/Early

Perilla

Perilla frutescens

Seasonal comfort tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Digestive comfort

Traditional-only/Early

Bay leaf

Laurus nobilis

Digestive comfort (food)

Promising

Gotu kola

Centella asiatica

Skin support, Focus support, Calm support

Promising

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Headache support, Migraine prevention interest

Traditional-only/Early

Linden

Tilia cordata

Calm support, Sleep routine

Traditional-only/Early

Raspberry leaf

Rubus idaeus (leaf)

Menstrual comfort tradition, Pregnancy preparation tradition

Well-supported

Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus agg.

Antioxidant-rich food

Promising

California poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Sleep support, Calm support

Traditional-only/Early

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Mood support, Libido tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Burdock

Arctium lappa

Digestive support, Skin support

Promising

Kava

Piper methysticum

Calm support, Stress support

Traditional-only/Early

Star anise

Illicium verum

Digestive comfort

Traditional-only/Early

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Digestive comfort, Joint comfort tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

Caffeine-free calm ritual, Antioxidant support

Promising

Bacopa

Bacopa monnieri

Focus support, Stress support, Memory support

Promising

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata

Immune support, Respiratory comfort, Digestive bitter support

Promising

Goji berry

Lycium barbarum

Eye support tradition, Immune support

Traditional-only/Early

Guava

Psidium guajava

Digestive support, Metabolic support (food)

Promising

Artichoke leaf

Cynara scolymus (leaf)

Digestive support, Liver support vibe

Promising

Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

Metabolic support interest, Digestive bitter support

Promising

Lemon myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antioxidant

Traditional-only/Early

Muira puama

Ptychopetalum olacoides

Libido, Sexual function, Energy

Traditional-only/Early

Bladderwrack

Fucus vesiculosus

Thyroid support, Iodine, Weight management

Traditional-only/Early

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Digestive health, Halitosis, Blood pressure

Promising

Cinnamon (Ceylon)

Cinnamomum verum

Blood sugar, Metabolic health, Antimicrobial

Promising

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Athletic performance, Energy, Oxygen utilisation

Traditional-only/Early

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Cough, Bronchitis, Congestion

Promising

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Antioxidant, Immune support, Anti-inflammatory

Traditional-only/Early

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Wound healing, Fever, Heavy periods

Well-supported

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Anxiety, Sleep, Stress

Promising

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Insomnia, Sleep quality, Anxiety

Promising

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Anxiety, Insomnia, Nervous tension

Well-supported

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

IBS, Headaches, Nausea

Promising

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Sleep, Anxiety, Digestive spasms

Promising

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Stress, Adaptogen, Immune support

Promising

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Cold prevention, Cold duration, Immune support

Well-supported

St John's wort

Hypericum perforatum

Mild to moderate depression, Anxiety, Seasonal affective disorder

Promising

Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Cold & flu, Immune support, Antioxidant

Well-supported

Milk thistle

Silybum marianum

Liver protection, Liver disease, Alcohol-related liver damage

Promising

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Liver support, Digestive health, Diuretic

Promising

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Wound healing, Skin inflammation, Dermatitis

Promising

Nettle

Urtica dioica

Allergies, Joint pain, BPH symptoms

Well-supported

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Nausea, Morning sickness, Motion sickness

Promising

Turkey tail

Trametes versicolor

Immune support, Gut microbiome, Cancer adjunct therapy

Promising

Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum

Immune modulation, Stress, Fatigue

Promising

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Inflammation, Joint pain, Antioxidant

Well-supported

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Heart health, Heart failure support, Blood pressure

Promising

Tongkat ali

Eurycoma longifolia

Testosterone support, Male fertility, Libido

Promising

Marshmallow root

Althaea officinalis

Sore throat, Dry cough, Digestive irritation

Traditional-only/Early

Slippery elm

Ulmus rubra

Sore throat, Digestive inflammation, IBS

Promising

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Blood sugar regulation, Testosterone support, Breastfeeding

Traditional-only/Early

Galangal

Alpinia galanga

Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Promising

Olive Leaf

Olea europaea (leaf)

Blood pressure, Immune support, Antioxidant

Traditional-only/Early

Tasmanian Pepperberry

Tasmannia lanceolata

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Flavouring

Traditional-only/Early

Anise Myrtle

Syzygium anisatum

Digestive support, Flavouring, Antimicrobial

Traditional-only/Early

Plantain Leaf

Plantago major

Wound healing, Cough, Insect bites

Well-supported

Hibiscus (Roselle)

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Blood pressure reduction, Antioxidant, Cholesterol

Promising

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Cough, Bronchitis, Respiratory infections

Promising

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Hot flashes, Memory, Sore throat

Promising

Hops

Humulus lupulus

Sleep, Anxiety, Restlessness

Traditional-only/Early

Skullcap (American)

Scutellaria lateriflora

Anxiety, Sleep, Nervous tension

Promising

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Memory, Circulation, Digestive support

Well-supported

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Soothing cough, Digestive ulcers, Adrenal support

Well-supported

Panax Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Energy, Cognitive function, Immune support

Promising

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

Liver support, Stress resilience, Cognitive clarity

Promising

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

Immune support, Longevity, Energy

Promising

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

Cognitive support, Blood sugar regulation, Immune health

Traditional-only/Early

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Digestive support, Hormonal balance (PCOS), Fresh breath

Traditional-only/Early

Chamomile (Roman)

Chamaemelum nobile

Sleep, Anxiety, Skin soothing

Promising

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Sleep, Anxiety, Digestive calm

Promising

Chamomile (German)

Matricaria chamomilla

Sleep support, Digestive calm, Skin irritation

Traditional-only/Early

Choko

Sechium edule

Digestive health, Cardiovascular support, Weight management

Traditional-only/Early

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

Traditional root beer flavoring, Historical folk medicine use

Promising

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Menopausal symptoms, Hot flashes

Well-supported

Green Tea

Camellia sinensis

Antioxidant, Metabolic health, Cognitive function

Promising

Holy Basil

Ocimum sanctum

Stress support, Immune health, Blood sugar

Promising

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Stress support, Sleep, Energy

Traditional-only/Early

Catuaba

Trichilia catigua

Energy support, Libido, Mood

Well-supported

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Eye health, Circulation, Antioxidant

Promising

Maqui

Aristotelia chilensis

Antioxidant support, Eye health, Anti-inflammatory

Well-supported

Cascara Sagrada

Frangula purshiana

Constipation relief

Traditional-only/Early

Boldo

Peumus boldus

Digestive support, Liver health, Gallbladder function