Learn how to use Echinacea in teas for herbal seasonal support!
‘Tis the season for sniffles, coughs … and hot drinks that make you feel better. Tea has this way of cuddling your insides like a cozy blanket, and adding Echinacea to your mug can make you feel even better. Echinacea is a superstar herb when it comes to dealing with all the yucky symptoms that come along with seasonal change. So, here’s a little how-to guide on how to use Echinacea for tea and how it may potentially benefit your health.
What’s So Great About Echinacea?
Echinacea is an herbal supplement that comes from a plant known as the coneflower. You may hear different variations of this name because there are actually three species of coneflower that are commonly used for medicinal purposes. Usually it’s the leaves, flowers, and roots that are utilized for consumption, whether in supplement form or as a tea. Studies show that Echinacea seems to have many useful properties for our health, including providing herbal support for a healthy immune system. Natural health enthusiasts around the world swear by it, claiming that it may protect the body against oncoming respiratory illnesses or shortening the length of seasonal symptoms you may already have. Some studies support this theory, but it’s really up to you to decide what works best for your body.
How to Use Echinacea Tea for Your Health
The great thing about using Echinacea as a tea is that not only is it soothing, but you can get creative with the preparation by blending it with other helpful herbs and minerals. Here’s a list of some of our favorite Echinacea tea blends and what they may do for you!
01. Echinacea with Peppermint – Peppermint is one of those all-around great herbal remedies. It’s great for helping soothe an upset stomach and promoting healthy digestion. It’s also known as a natural decongestant that may help relieve sinus pressure and drainage in the throat. Combine it with the immune supportive power of Echinacea, and you’ll be hitting this herbal remedy thing out of the park! Try Immuni Tea by Oregon’s Wild Harvest. We think you’ll enjoy it!
02. Echinacea with Chamomile – When you are fighting respiratory discomfort, this is a great tea blend to drink at night before you go to bed. The Echinacea may help maintain the strength of your immune system, while the chamomile will help promote relaxation and provide sleep support, so you can fall asleep easier. After all, getting enough rest is key when you’re feeling under the weather! Try Sip Right 4 Your Type Tea by D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition, a blend of many herbs for health support.
03. Echinacea with Honey and Lemon – This is a winner for those who are suffering with a sore throat or cough. Honey coats the throat and helps calm the contractions in your lungs that are causing you to cough, while the antioxidants in lemon work in tandem with the Echinacea to help support your overall immune system health. Plus, it tastes good! Try Honey Lemon Throat Comfort by Yogi Tea, and thank us later!
04. Echinacea with Green Tea – Green tea is known for its antioxidant properties, which make it a great supportive herb for Echinacea. Try this tea for respiratory health support during the cold and flu season. You can also find this blend in lozenges. Check out Zand’s Green Tea Herbalozenges – sweetened only with natural rice syrup in a sweet mint flavor, and let us know what you think!
Have you ever wondered how to use Echinacea? What’s your favorite way to supplement your health with this herb? Tell us your story in the comments below!
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