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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? Topics Fitness Food Health Natural Pamper Special Style Events Medical Directory Reader's Picks RSS Info About OHL Advertise Archive Photos Return to Mail Tribune NEWS NOW UPDATED: ATF says UCC gunman had six weapons at school, more at home Read UPDATED: ATF» No charges for man whose Facebook comments canceled Ashland homecoming parade Read No charges for » UCC students describe horror of shooting; investigators comb for clues By JEFF BARNARD and GOSIA WOZNIACKA Associated Press Read UCC students» UPDATED: ATF says UCC gunman had six weapons at school, more at home Read UPDATED: ATF» No charges for man whose Facebook comments canceled Ashland homecoming parade Read No charges for » UCC students describe horror of shooting; investigators comb for clues By JEFF BARNARD and GOSIA WOZNIACKA Associated Press Read UCC students» What's your cup of tea? Are you feeling jittery, sleepless or bloated? Are you catching a cold and having trouble breathing? Does your immune system need a boost? If your symptoms are mild, tea might be just the beverage to help you feel better. Comment By CATHLEEN COLE MailTribune.com By CATHLEEN COLE Posted Aug. 31, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM By CATHLEEN COLE Posted Aug. 31, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM Tea time --> If you have a mild health issue that needs to be addressed, a certain type of tea might help. If your symptoms are moderate to severe, seek professional medical help. Health Benefit T... » Read more X Tea time If you have a mild health issue that needs to be addressed, a certain type of tea might help. If your symptoms are moderate to severe, seek professional medical help. Health Benefit Tea Ingredients Calming aid Chamomile, hibiscus, catnip, skullcap, milky oats, English lavender, passionflower, tulsi Sleeping aid Valerian, hops, poppy, skullcap, passionflower, milky oats, chamomile, English lavender Mild depression/anxiety aid St. John's wort, valerian, rhodiola rosea, passionflower Digestion aid Marshmallow root, mint, calendula, fennel Constipation relief Senna, marshmallow root, calendula Menstrual pain relief Motherwort, raspberry leaf, pennyroyal, milky oats, yarrow Immune-system building Echinacea, elderberry, elder flower, nettle, burdock root Respiratory support Elder flower, elecampane, rose hips, fennel, mullein, red clover, calendula, mint, thyme Calcium supplement Comfrey, alfalfa, nettle, mint, horsetail, basil, milky oats Tea preparation There are two basic ways to make tea. The first way is by infusion in hot water with a pre-packaged tea bag or putting loose tea in a stainless-steel tea ball. The second way is by decoction. That's where you simmer the loose tea in a pan of water and then strain it. This works well for loose herbal tea with dense roots, barks, seeds and berries. Recommended times for steeping or simmering are usually printed on the packaging. » Social News Are you feeling jittery, sleepless or bloated? Are you catching a cold and having trouble breathing? Does your immune system need a boost? If your symptoms are mild, tea might be just the beverage to help you feel better. Eastern medicine has relied on teas for centuries as a way to keep people healthy or help them heal. Westerners started catching on to the great taste and health benefits of teas a little later, but better late than never. Types of teas There are basically two types of teas: tea and herbal tea. The main types of tea from tea leaves are green, black, white, pu-erh and oolong. Health researchers have found that they all contain antioxidants called flavonoids that might help against free radicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease and clogged arteries. Teas also have caffeine and theanine, which can boost mental alertness. Herbal teas aren't really teas from tea leaves but blends of herbs, flowers, spices, barks, roots and berries. Different herbal tea ingredients can have different effects on the body. Remember "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter? The bad little bunny was all stressed out after being chased around Mr. McGregor's garden. Peter's mother gave him chamomile tea to calm him down and then put him to bed. Treating with teas Elise Higley and her husband, Jeff, grow all the ingredients in their hand-blended, 100-percent organic herbal tea blends on their Oshala Farm in Applegate. About 80 percent of teas in the United States are imported, Higley notes. "I really wanted to use domestically grown plants," she says of her tea blends. When buying tea, Higley recommends checking where it is grown. "If I don't know where it's coming from, I look for organic," she says. It's also important to get fresh tea. "Over time, plants lose their potency," she explains. "If you're looking for medicinal benefits, you're going to want to use as fresh as possible." Owen Jurling, owner of Healing Point Acupuncture in Jacksonville, is a licensed acupuncturist who also recommends teas to his clients. He uses Chinese herbs to help with pain, viruses, stress and strengthening the immune system. "We have a variety of different formulas for different parts of the body," he says. Some of his patients prefer to get their healthcare from alternative medicine while others are looking to supplement their Western-type medical care. "We get people from across the board," he observes. "Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are becoming more accepted." Teas are a better beverage choice than sodas or juices, Higley believes. They are a tasty drink for keeping hydrated and also have medicinal properties. "Teas can be used for a variety of purposes," she notes. "If you're looking for a specific benefit, teas can be used for that purpose." By CATHLEEN COLE MailTribune.com By CATHLEEN COLE Posted Aug. 31, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Sep 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction Archive Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Advertise Careers Copyright © . Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Southern Oregon Media Group: Mail Tribune.com | Ashland Daily Tidings | Medford Nickel