I'm looking to switch off of coffee and into tea to get my non-water-drink fix. Alcohol, sodas, non-carbonated sugary drinks, juice, and milk are all out for me because they're either bad for me or too expensive (milk). I really want to dive into the variety of tea but I also want to find a good "wake up tea" that will help keep my digestion under control for the day, both in the sense of GERD and of general digestive health.
Any suggestions?
Re: Herbal teas good for GERD?
In my personal experience, stay away from peppermint. Many other people with GERD seem to have reached the same conclusion.
Rosemary is supposedly stimulating, so it should make for a nice wake-up tea.
Another stimulating herb is rubbed sage . You'll need a tea bag to put the herb into, because you'll only want to drink the infusion - not much of the leaf particles themselves. Sage contains thujone, which is a convulsant. I've found it to not aggravated my GERD, however.
I think most calming herbs are good choices. I can't eat citrus fruit, but lemongrass is fine. Lemon balm is nice, but it's best consumed fresh. Mix in some liquorice root for sweetness. Liquorice is used for digestive health, but moderate your intake. Chamomile is the king of all herbs.
Rosemary is supposedly stimulating, so it should make for a nice wake-up tea.
Another stimulating herb is rubbed sage . You'll need a tea bag to put the herb into, because you'll only want to drink the infusion - not much of the leaf particles themselves. Sage contains thujone, which is a convulsant. I've found it to not aggravated my GERD, however.
I think most calming herbs are good choices. I can't eat citrus fruit, but lemongrass is fine. Lemon balm is nice, but it's best consumed fresh. Mix in some liquorice root for sweetness. Liquorice is used for digestive health, but moderate your intake. Chamomile is the king of all herbs.
Herbal teas good for GERD
For me a simple bug repellent works fine,
However my wife seems to need a bombardment of stuff that is heavy in perfume to keep bugs from bugging her.
So either she cant go out or she does but I cant get near her as the perfume drives my allergies nuts.
Is there a safe herbal way to help her keep the bugs away?
Thanks, in advance.
Merlyn
However my wife seems to need a bombardment of stuff that is heavy in perfume to keep bugs from bugging her.
So either she cant go out or she does but I cant get near her as the perfume drives my allergies nuts.
Is there a safe herbal way to help her keep the bugs away?
Thanks, in advance.
Merlyn
Re: Herbal teas good for GERD?
No tea will solve GERD, i recommend you read the book "Food combining made easy" by Shelton, super short but effective if you apply it, i also had digestive problems for like 8 years was a living hell for me and no doctors, pills or supplements could heal....it was all about food choices and how i combined them, leaving space between meals, to allow perfect digestion without irritation, you need to be super disciplined with this, or it will be a nightmare .... i wish you the best, please read the book, it saved me.
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Are there any herbal teas or herbal supplements that may help prevent or cure COVID-19? or Anything you eat now to boost your immune system?
Re: Herbal teas good for GERD?
There’s no herbal tea or supplement that can prevent or cure COVID-19 — that part is very clear. The only proven protection still comes from vaccines, hygiene, and your overall lifestyle choices.
Herbal teas can support general wellness, but there’s a big point that most people overlook: where the tea comes from matters just as much as what the herb is. In many countries, herbs are grown with no real government oversight. That means the product can be contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals, or even mixed with other plants. A lot of “immune-boosting” herbs sold online don’t go through proper testing at all.
Even common herbs like turmeric, ginger, chamomile, and licorice root can vary wildly in quality depending on the region. Some areas have clean, well-regulated agriculture… others don’t. So you’re right to be cautious — the geographic source is a huge factor.
If someone wants to use herbal tea for general wellness (better hydration, calming the stomach, reducing stress, etc.), the safest approach is simply choosing high-quality, single-origin herbs from reputable growers, preferably places that actually test their soil and final product.
But as for COVID specifically — no herb, tea, or supplement replaces proper medical science. Tea is great for comfort and routine, but not a cure.
Herbal teas can support general wellness, but there’s a big point that most people overlook: where the tea comes from matters just as much as what the herb is. In many countries, herbs are grown with no real government oversight. That means the product can be contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals, or even mixed with other plants. A lot of “immune-boosting” herbs sold online don’t go through proper testing at all.
Even common herbs like turmeric, ginger, chamomile, and licorice root can vary wildly in quality depending on the region. Some areas have clean, well-regulated agriculture… others don’t. So you’re right to be cautious — the geographic source is a huge factor.
If someone wants to use herbal tea for general wellness (better hydration, calming the stomach, reducing stress, etc.), the safest approach is simply choosing high-quality, single-origin herbs from reputable growers, preferably places that actually test their soil and final product.
But as for COVID specifically — no herb, tea, or supplement replaces proper medical science. Tea is great for comfort and routine, but not a cure.