Monday, April 13, 2009

Herbal tea recommendation?

I%26#039;ve eliminated caffeine from my life for medical reasons and am hoping to find a caffeine-free tea that has the brain-function benefits of ginkgo biloba. If it has a mild to moderate stimulant effect, that%26#039;s OK, but not necessary; but I *don%26#039;t* want a calming tea. I%26#039;m open to all suggestions. Thanks.

Herbal tea recommendation?
Cognition enhancers like Ginkgo biloba are Panax ginseng and Paeonia lactiflora. Panax is a tonic and adaptogenic which will not sedate but have a tonifying effect on your body and help cope with stressors. You can combine this with licorice or aniseed or any other aromtaic herbs that you fancy. I usually combine Panax with ginger and cinnamon in the winter. Ginger and cinnamon enhance circulation and increase tissue perfusion (just like ginkgo).
Reply:Ginseng tea, but only American ginseng from Wisconsin. Good for the brain, with a mild, non-addicting stimulant. The only downside is that it tastes like a rock. I%26#039;m serious. Have you ever sucked on a rock. Same taste. But, you get used to it. It%26#039;s pretty good for you. Give it a try.
Reply:I find Rooibos or Red Bush tea is just as good as a normal cuppa; I couldn%26#039;t live without it. Not sure about having the same benefits as ginkgo biloba though. Peppermint is supposed to be stimulating too...
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