Here is a list of some herbs you can try for tea preparation, along with a brief indication of their use.

TEA HERB INDICATION FOR USE

Lemon balm leaves — Headache, herpes, insomnia

Basil leaves — Soothing and cleansing, intestinal parasites, acne, immune stimulant

Angelica root — Flatulence, respiratory ailments, arthritis

Birch leaves — Bladder tonic

Calendula flower — Indigestion, skin troubles

Catnip leaves — Headaches, restlessness, digestive aid, infection prevention

Chamomile flowers — Headaches, nervousness, indigestion, ulcers, arthritis, and infection prevention

Chickweed — Coughs, colds

Dandelion leaves and root (simmered) — Liver and kidney trouble, PMS, weight loss, hypertension, yeast infections

Elderflower — Chills and fever

Fenugreek seeds — Cleansing and soothing, cholesterol control, arthritis

Hyssop — Nervousness, fever, herpes, and coughs

Lavender flowers — Headache, nervousness, sleep

Lemongrass — Very refreshing, uplifting

Mullein flowers — Coughs, inflammation, hemorrhoids and diarrhea

Nettle leaves — Kidney troubles, hypertension, gout, hay fever, PMS, and scurvy

Oatstraw (simmer) — Dry, brittle hair and nails

Oregano – Colds, fever

Passionflower – Sleep, tranquility

Peppermint — Flatulence, nausea

Plantain — Colds

Red clover flowers (simmer) — Colds, skin problems, blood cleanser

Red raspberry — Profuse menstruation, preparation for birth

Rosemary – Alopecia, circulation, nervousness, and depression, food poisoning preventive, decongestant

Rosehips (careful not to boil) — Colds and coughs, flu

Sage — Fevers, tonic, wounds, digestive aid, blood sugar regulation, sore throat

Thyme — Colds, indigestion, cough remedy

Valerian — Tension, headaches, sleep

Yarrow — Colds, indigestion, cough remedy