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herbal tea
herb′al (or herb′) tea′,
n. a tea made from dried herbs or spices and usu. containing no caffeine. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  herbal tea - tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbsherb tea, herbaltea - a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink"tisane - infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves |
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An infusion made from various plants, which may benefit or ameliorate various conditions; some herbal teas are toxic, and may affect the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, or central nervous systemtea (te) 1. An infusion of a medicinal plant.2. The leaves of the plant Thea chinensis or Camellia sinensis, from which a beverage is made by steeping the leaves in boiling hot water.CompositionA number of pharmacologically active ingredients including caffeine, theophylline, various antioxidants including polyphenolic compounds, and sufficient fluoride to help prevent tooth decay are present in tea. The caloric content is negligible unless sugar, honey, and/or milk is added prior to consumption. See: caffeine; withdrawal, caffeine CAUTION!Tea intake should be limited in those patients with a history of oxalate-containing kidney stones.black teaTea made from leaves that have been fermented before they are dried.green teaTea made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis that have been steamed to prevent fermentation and then rolled and dried. The ingredients of green tea said to influence health are antioxidants called catechins. Green tea is often promoted for the putative prevention of certain types of cancer. Although studies have demonstrated antitumor effects of tea in laboratory animals, studies of the impact of green tea consumption on breast and prostate cancer in humans failed to show any impact. herb tea, herbal teaTea made of a variety of plants, including leaves of certain flowers, herbs, barks, and grasses. Some herbs used in these teas have been demonstrated to have pharmacological properties. tea kombucha See: kombucha tea.Paraguay copper teaTea, also known as yerba maté, made from the leaves and stems of Ilex paraguayensis. It is a stimulating drink and contains volatile oil, tannin, and caffeine.
herb tea, herbal teaTea made of a variety of plants, including leaves of certain flowers, herbs, barks, and grasses. Some herbs used in these teas have been demonstrated to have pharmacological properties. See also: teaherbal tea
Related to herbal tea: green tea, Chamomile teaSynonyms for herbal teanoun tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbsSynonymsRelated Words |