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Legend says that tea was discovered in 2737 B.C by the second emperor of China, Shen Nung, when tea leaves blew into his cup of hot water. In truth, herbal teas probably originated about the same time man developed fire. Ancient burials throughout the world contain remnants of plant materials known to have medicinal properties, and archeologist believe they were placed in the graves to treat illnesses in the next world.
The herb Echinacea has been prescribed for centuries by herbalist to fight infection. Today, research confirms that the herb boosts the immune system by stimulating the production of disease-fighting white blood cells. Echinacea is an excellent addition to herbal tea mixtures.
A Chinese emperor wrote a treatise on herbs in the year 2735 B.C. that is still in use today. In that treatise, he recommended the use of Ma Huang (Ephedra to Western cultures) for the use of respiratory distress. Today, Ephedrine (extracted from Ephedra) is widely used as a decongestant and in allergy, sinus and cold-relief medications, and, of course, in medicinal teas.
Marshmallow root was and is still used to sooth inflamed or irritated mucous membranes — specifically to treat a sore throats or an irritated digestive tract. A tea blended with Marshmallow root and a few other ingredients can make soothing, natural blend.
Dandelion leaf is a powerful diuretic — in short; it augments the body's ability to remove fluids through urination. A tea containing Dandelion leaf works for all types of water retention even swollen ankles.
Yarrow contains numerous valuable properties for use in herbal medicine, including an antiseptic, an antispasmodic, an astringent, a carminative and a diaphoretic to name a few. Yarrow has been used for millennia to fight colds, cramps, fevers; kidney disorders, toothaches, skin irritations, and hemorrhages, and to regulate menses, stimulate the flow of bile and to purify the blood. In a medicinal tea, it is a good remedy for severe colds and flu, for stomach ulcers, abdominal cramps, abscesses, trauma and bleeding, and to reduce inflammation.