Homemade Herbal Infusions

If you have some herbs around the house, why not boil some water with these herbs and create your own infusions (herbal tea). See what you have and what benefits result.

Here is our post about how to make a simple infusion:

Name	Part Used	Health  Benefits	Additional Information
Cardamon	Fruit	Relieves flatulence, harmonises digestion and eases nausea. Useful for combating colds & chills.
Celery	Seed	A cleansing herb, offering a good source of minerals. Beneficial for the kidneys and frequently used for joint disorders.	Avoid in pregnancy.
Chamomile	Flowers	The ‘mother of the gut’. Use for digestive weakness. Also very helpful to alleviate tension. A pleasant herb for children, to relive colic and promote rest.	Add an infusion to your bath. Use as a final rinse for your hair.
Cinnamon	Quills	A herb to aid the circulation, promote good digestion and to help combat infection.	Avoid in pregnancy.
Dandelion	Root/Leaf	A herb frequently used to reduce water retention (oedema). High in minerals which are frequently depleted by synthetic diuretics.	Seek help from your herbalist if you suffer from water retention.
Elderflower	Flower	A lovely tasting tea, generally useful to relieve cold symptoms, including catarrh and sinus problems.	Can be used to make a lovely wine and/or cordial.
Fennel	Seed	A digestive agent to help relieve griping and indigestion, to encourage milk supply when breastfeeding.	A useful herb to relieve colic in children.
Lemon Balm	Herb	A refreshing gentle herb to relive anxiety. Promotes digestion and induce rest.	Lemon Balm also has anti-viral activity.
Lemon Verbena	Herb	Similar activities to Lemon Balm, but with a slightly different flavour.
Limeflower	Flower	Another anti-stress herb for soothing the nervous system. Used by herbalists for some individuals with high blood pressure and circulatory disorders.	Consult your herbalist if you suffer from a circulatory disorder.
Marigold	Flower	A cleansing and detoxifying herb with anti-fungal, anti-viral and antibiotic activity. Marigold exhibits these properties internally and externally.	Use as a wash, compress, foot and hip bath.
Nettle	Herb	A detoxifier used as a spring tonic, for allergies and joint disorders.	Use nettle in soups with other vegetables. A good hair tonic, (use in the final rinse).
Peppermint	Herb	A herb for the digestive system. Harmonies well with elderflower for colds and catarrh. Try for headaches.	A max of 4 cups per day is recommended. Do not use for children under 4. Pleasant foot bath.
Rosemary	Herb	A herb to encourage digestive functions. Traditionally used to increase circulation to the head, to relieve pain and improve concentration.	A max of 3 cups per day. Don’t use if you suffer from high blood pressure.
Sage	Herb	Excellent as a gargle to relieve sore throats and enhance immunity. Sage may also reduce milk flow during lactation-so avoid during breastfeeding.	Do not feed if you are breastfeeding or pregnant
Thyme	Herb	A useful herb for ear. Nose, throat and chest infections	Useful to combat coughs and colds in children.