Tea / Infusion
Made by pouring hot water over plant material and letting it steep.
123 herbs
How each herb is prepared this way. Open an herb for its sources and safety information.
Artichoke LeafCynara cardunculusThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea.
Aster RootAster tataricusThe dried leaves are also soaked in scented tea to make Zi Wan tea.
Bai ZhiAngelica dahuricaIt's also made into teas.
Bamboo LeafLophatherum gracileBamboo leaf is a popular tea in southern China, and it's added to drinks and other foods.
BasilOcimum basilicumTraditional preparations include teas and infusions of the leaves, and steam inhalations.
Bee BalmMonarda didymaNative Americans and early settlers flavored drinks with the leaves, which is why it's also called Oswego tea.
Big SagebrushArtemisia tridentataLeaf tea taken for colds, coughs, fevers and indigestion.
BilberryVaccinium myrtillusThe dried ripe berries are made into an herbal tea to drink.
BloodwissVitis tiliifoliaA tea is made from the leaves of wild Mexican grapevines.
BoldoPeumus boldusUsually taken as an herbal tea.
BonesetEupatorium perfoliatumNative Americans drank it as a tonic tea, and in Eastern Kentucky people still drink boneset leaf tea.
BurdockArctium lappaThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
CalendulaCalendula officinalisThe dried flowers are steeped in hot water to make a rinse for the mouth or a wash for the skin, rather than a tea to drink.
CarawayCarum carviThe dried fruits (often called seeds) are made into an herbal tea.
Cascara SagradaRhamnus purshianaThe dried, cut bark is made into an herbal tea. Products are standardized to a set amount of their laxative compounds.
CatnipNepeta catariaThe dried herb was steeped in boiling water and drunk warm; a warm infusion with saffron was a popular remedy for children's colds.
CeraseeMomordica charantiaIn Jamaica, a handful of leaves and stems is steeped in a cup of water for about 10 minutes and sweetened as desired.
ChamomileMatricaria chamomillaThe dried flower heads are made into an herbal tea to drink, or steeped in hot water for steam inhalation, mouth rinses or skin washes.
ChasteberryVitex agnus-castusHerbalists steep about 1 teaspoon of the berries in a cup of boiling water.
ChickweedStellaria mediaHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water.
ChicoryCichorium intybusThe cut root is steeped in boiling water as an herbal tea, once a day.
CinnamonCinnamomum verumThe dried, cut bark is made into an herbal tea.
CodonopsisCodonopsis pilosulaIt's used in teas, drinks and health foods.
Corn SilkZea maysIn Chinese trials, corn silk was taken as a tea.
Da HuangRheum palmatumThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea. Products are standardized to a set amount of their laxative compounds.
DamianaTurnera diffusaThe leaves and stems are usually taken as an infusion (tea) or in herbal formulas.
DandelionTaraxacum officinaleThe dried root and leaves together are made into an herbal tea.
Devil's ClawHarpagophytum procumbensThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
DillAnethum graveolensHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of gently crushed seeds in a cup of boiling water, often before meals for gas.
EchinaceaEchinacea purpureaHerbalists use an infusion in small, frequent amounts at the first sign of illness, rather than as a long-term daily supplement.
ElderberrySambucus nigraThe European Medicines Agency's monograph covers elder flowers, not the berries. The dried flowers are made into an herbal tea.
EleutheraCroton eluteriaHistorically, the bark was taken as a tea.
English PlantainPlantago lanceolataThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea to drink or to use in the mouth, for example as a gargle.
EpazoteDysphania ambrosioidesIt's traditionally taken as a tea.
EucalyptusEucalyptus globulusThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea, or steeped in hot water so the steam can be breathed in.
EyebrightEuphrasia officinalisWater-based infusions have traditionally been used as soaked dressings on the eyes.
FennelFoeniculum vulgareThe dried fruits (often called seeds) are made into an herbal tea.
FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecumThe whole or crushed seeds are made into an herbal tea.
FeverfewTanacetum partheniumHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the herb in a cup of boiling water.
GingerZingiber officinaleHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup of boiling water, and use it as a gargle for sore throats.
GinkgoGinkgo bilobaA tea is made from the dried leaves. Only the leaves are used medicinally; the nuts are mildly toxic raw.
GinsengPanax ginsengThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
GoldenrodSolidago virgaureaThe dried flowering plant is made into an herbal tea.
Gotu KolaCentella asiaticaThe dried plant is made into an infusion (tea), and other preparations are taken by mouth.
Grape LeafVitis viniferaThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea.
Green TeaCamellia sinensisGreen tea is made from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), the same plant as black and oolong tea, prepared in a different way.
GreenthreadThelesperma filifoliumLeaves and flowers steeped as a tea.
GrindeliaGrindelia robustaThe dried flowering tops are made into an herbal tea.
Guava LeafPsidium guajavaIn Japan, a guava leaf tea made from a water extract of the leaves is sold as a food for blood sugar after meals.
GynostemmaGynostemma pentaphyllumJiaogulan tea and drinks are sold in the United States, China and other Asian countries.
HawthornCrataegus monogynaThe dried leaves and flowers are made into an herbal tea.
HibiscusHibiscus sabdariffaHibiscus tea is drunk hot or cold in many countries.
Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorumA tea of the leaves has been used for stomach and liver problems.
HopsHumulus lupulusThe dried, cut hop cones (the flowers) are made into an herbal tea.
HorehoundMarrubium vulgareThe dried flowering plant is made into an herbal tea.
HorsetailEquisetum arvenseThe dried above-ground parts are made into an herbal tea, or taken in tablets or capsules.
HyssopHyssopus officinalisHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water, and advise against large doses or long-term use.
Iceland MossCetraria islandicaThe dried, cut lichen is made into an herbal tea.
Ilex GuayusaIlex guayusaThe leaves are brewed into a tea, traditionally before dawn.
JasmineJasminum sambacChinese jasmine tea is green tea scented with jasmine flowers.
Ju HuaChrysanthemum morifoliumThe flowers are drunk as a tea in China.
JuniperJuniperus communis2–2.5 g of crushed berries steeped in 150 mL of boiling water.
LapachoHandroanthus impetiginosusThe inner bark is made into a tea.
LavenderLavandula angustifoliaThe dried flowers are made into an herbal tea.
Lemon BalmMelissa officinalisThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea.
Lemon VerbenaAloysia citrodoraThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea.
LemongrassCymbopogon citratusA handful of leaves and stems is brewed in a cup of water for about 10 minutes and sweetened to taste.
Lesser GalangalAlpinia officinarumThe rhizomes are traditionally brewed as a tea.
LicoriceGlycyrrhiza glabraThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
LindenTilia cordataThe dried flowers are made into an herbal tea.
Lindera RootLindera aggregataThe young leaves are drunk as a tea.
LovageLevisticum officinale2 to 3 g of root in 150 ml of boiling water, twice a day.
Mango LeafMangifera indicaMango leaves are made into a folk tea, especially in Asia and Africa.
MarigoldTagetes erectaThe flowers are drunk as a tea.
MarjoramOriganum majoranaIn one small trial, people drank marjoram tea.
Marshmallow RootAlthaea officinalisThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
Milk ThistleSilybum marianumThe dried, crushed fruit (often called seeds) is made into an herbal tea.
Milky OatsAvena sativaThe dried green oat plant is made into an herbal tea.
MitragynaMitragyna speciosaKratom leaf products are sold as teas.
Mormon TeaEphedra trifurcaTea of the dried plant taken by the Navajo for stomach and kidney troubles.
MotherwortLeonurus cardiacaThe dried flowering parts are made into an herbal tea.
MugwortArtemisia vulgarisHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the herb in a cup of boiling water.
MulleinVerbascum thapsusThe dried flowers are made into an herbal tea.
NeemAzadirachta indicaThe dried leaves are made into infusions and decoctions.
NettleUrtica dioicaThe dried leaves are made into an herbal tea.
Olive LeafOlea europaeaThe dried leaves are made into an herbal tea.
OreganoOriganum vulgareHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water.
OshaLigusticum porteriA tea is made from the roots.
ParsleyPetroselinum crispumCommission E describes the dried leaf or root, crushed, for tea.
Passion FlowerPassiflora incarnataThe dried, cut plant is made into an herbal tea.
Pepper ElderPiper amalago1 to 2 teaspoons of leaves are brewed in a cup of water, left to steep for about 10 minutes, and sweetened as desired.
PeppermintMentha piperitaThe dried leaves are made into an herbal tea.
PeriwinkleCatharanthus roseusIn Indian traditional medicine, an infusion of seven flowers or leaves is taken for diabetes.
Pine NeedlesPinus spp.Pine needle tea is very popular in Japan, Russia, Korea and China.
Prickly AshZanthoxylum americanumThe bark has traditionally been made into a tea.
Prunella VulgarisPrunella vulgarisIt's made into teas.
Ra-MoonTrophis racemosaThe bark is mostly used, as a tea or in roots drinks.
Raspberry LeafRubus idaeusThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea to drink, or steeped to apply to the lining of the mouth.
Red CloverTrifolium pratenseHerbalists steep about 1 teaspoon of the dried blossoms or leaves in a cup of boiling water.
RooibosAspalathus linearisRooibos is a popular South African herbal tea, mostly drunk as red or green rooibos.
RosemarySalvia rosmarinusThe dried leaves are made into an herbal tea to drink, or added to bath water.
SageSalvia officinalisThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea to drink, or steeped to make a gargle, mouth rinse or skin wash.
Scrophularia RootScrophularia ningpoensisIt has been used in China for centuries as an herbal tea.
Search Mi HeartRhytidophyllum tomentosum1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves are brewed in a cup of water, left to steep for about 10 minutes, and sweetened as desired.
SennaSenna alexandrinaThe dried, cut leaves are sold as an herbal tea, standardized to a set amount of their laxative compounds.
Sheep SorrelRumex acetosellaSheep sorrel is one of the herbs in Essiac, a mixture taken by mouth as a tea.
SkullcapScutellaria laterifloraThe dried leaves and stems are taken as a tea.
Slippery ElmUlmus rubraThe inner bark of slippery elm is one of the herbs in Essiac, a mixture taken by mouth as a tea.
SpearmintMentha spicataHerbalists steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the herb in a cup of boiling water.
St. John's WortHypericum perforatumThe dried, cut plant is made into an herbal tea, or steeped to make a liquid for the skin.
TepezcohuiteMimosa tenuifloraIn southern Mexico, the bark is made into a tea that's used on skin wounds and burns.
ThymeThymus vulgarisThe dried plant is made into an herbal tea.
Turkey TailTrametes versicolorTurkey tail is used in food and in tea.
TurmericCurcuma longaThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea.
Uva UrsiArctostaphylos uva-ursiThe dried, cut leaves are made into an herbal tea.
ValerianValeriana officinalisThe dried, cut root is made into an herbal tea, or added to bath water.
VervainStachytarpheta jamaicensisOlder people often drink a "cooling" tea made from the leaves and stems.
White WillowSalix albaThe dried, cut bark is made into an herbal tea.
Wild CherryPrunus serotinaIn Mexico, capulín is most often used as a tea of the leaves.
WormwoodArtemisia absinthiumThe dried flowering plant is made into an herbal tea.
YarrowAchillea millefoliumThe dried flowering plant is made into an herbal tea to drink, or steeped to make a wash for the skin.
Yerba MateIlex paraguariensisThe dried leaves are steeped in water. It's traditionally drunk very hot, but can be drunk warm or cold; letting it cool lowers the cancer risk linked to very hot drinks.
Yerba SantaEriodictyon californicumThe Miwok took an infusion (tea) of the leaves and flowers for coughs and colds.
