medicinal tea

Therapeutic herbal brew

Medicinal tea is an herbal infusion consumed for health benefits rather than pleasure—to soothe a sore throat, aid digestion, or promote sleep.

The term distinguishes therapeutic preparations from ordinary tea drinking: The doctor recommended a medicinal tea for her stomach troubles.

Such teas may contain chamomile, ginger, peppermint, or other herbs with purported healing properties.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G