Which herbal tea should you choose to soothe a sore throat?
Do you have a sensitive, scratchy, and irritated throat? The culprit: a viral or bacterial infection. To find relief, turn to thyme herbal tea, a plant with antiseptic properties useful against fungi and bacteria. Be sure to add a spoonful of honey to this thyme infusion. Known to soothe the throat, honey also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits that help clear the airways. Another option to soothe an irritated throat: ginger herbal tea. Not only renowned as an aphrodisiac, this tropical root is a traditional remedy recommended for sore throats. Finally, rose petals—rich in mineral salts and micronutrients—are said to possess analgesic qualities that calm sore throats. Definitely worth trying as an infusion next time you face one…
Which herbal tea should you choose to soothe a cold?
Runny or blocked nose, accompanied by fever or fatigue? You might be coming down with a cold. The best thing to do is brew a cold-busting infusion made from mint leaves, peppermint, lemongrass, ginger, or moringa leaves. The ultimate tip? Combine several of these plants to boost their benefits. Celebrated since Antiquity, menthol—one of the compounds found in mint and peppermint—is thought to act as a pain reliever and help clear the respiratory tract. Lemongrass is said to have anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for fighting the flu and feverish states. Moringa leaves are also recommended to help strengthen the immune system (thanks, once again, to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties). Ginger shares the same virtues and is frequently used in traditional medicine for colds. You've got nothing to lose by giving it a try, right?
Which herbal tea should you choose to soothe a cough?
Whether chesty or dry, a cough irritates the throat and can even make it hard to fall asleep, or wake you up in the middle of the night. Several plants used in herbal teas are known to help soothe a cough. We recommend jasmine blossom, whose antispasmodic action is said to relieve coughing fits. Also antispasmodic, thyme can be used as an infusion or decoction to soothe an irritated throat. Another beneficial plant well suited for infusions is plantain, which helps clear airways and ease coughing. Don't forget to add a spoonful of honey to these herbal teas, renowned for its healing properties.
Which herbal tea should you choose for hay fever?
Itchy nose? Non-stop sneezing? Watery eyes? If you experience these symptoms when the sunny days and first buds arrive, you probably suffer from a pollen allergy, also known as “hay fever”. While very common, it is no less bothersome, but ginger could help ease the symptoms. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, it is said to boost the immune system and relieve nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis. Other plants to try for hay fever? Nettle, peppermint, lemon balm, thyme, elderberry, or tarragon. So let's hear it for grandmother's remedies!
Which herbal tea should you choose for allergies?
Itching, irritation, conjunctivitis, sneezing… If you suffer from allergies other than pollen, plants could once again prove beneficial, thanks to herbal teas and infusions. Allergic to dust mites or pet hair? Try nettle, dried thyme, lavender, chamomile, or eucalyptus herbal tea. Allergic to dust? Brew some mint, liquorice, and turmeric. Suffering from a sun allergy (small bumps appearing on exposed skin)? This time, we recommend trying St John's wort herbal tea.
Which Kusmi Tea herbal teas, infusions, and teas should you choose?
Among the plants mentioned above for their reputation in soothing everyday ailments, several have been incorporated into blends crafted by the Kusmi tea teams. You will find peppermint leaves in the Be Cool infusion, moringa leaves, ginger, and turmeric in the Happy Mind infusion, lemongrass in Detox green tea, and ginger in Boost green tea. Not to mention our rose or jasmine green teas. Sourced from organic farming, all these blends are crafted and packaged in France, using eco-friendly packaging (recyclable loose-leaf tins and/or biodegradable tea bags).