Tisanes are herbal infusions made from any plant other than the tea plant, Camellia sinensis (1). The Health Benefits of Tisanes have been utilised in ancient forms of healing for thousands of years. Ayurvedic, Egyptian and Chinese medicine’s use of herbs can be traced back at least 5,000 years. Hippocrates laid the foundation of modern Western medicine 2,400 years ago utilising a diverse range of herbs for physical and mental health (2, 3, 4, & 5).
There is presently a growing surge throughout the West to return to nature’s wisdom and healing. Tisanes (and herbs in all their forms), whether mixed for your individual needs by a herbalist, picked from your home-grown herb garden, or bought from your local health food store, are becoming more mainstream by the day.
The health benefits of Tisanes can be general such as:
- calming and de-stressing the mind and body
- increasing energy, and
- promoting overall wellness
Or they can be specific such as:
- detoxing
- aiding with digestive ailments
- treating allergies
- eliminating sleep problems
- reducing fevers, or
- balancing hormonal disorders
On top of the Health Benefits of Tisanes, there is the added bonus of flavour diversity. Flavours range from fruity such as berries or hibiscus; minty like peppermint or spearmint; flowery like chamomile or chrysanthemum; to spicy such as chai or cinnamon; and bitter such as dandelion and milk thistle.
