The popular song says the following: “I like a nice cup of tea in the morning, Just to start the day you see, And at half past eleven, well my idea of heaven, Is a nice cup of tea...". We all distinguish tea as the typically British beverage. What could be better for a cup of tea in bed with the Sunday papers, or for an afternoon tea with a toast and jam? But a quite less famous view of tea is that of health supporter. In no area is this of more significance than that of addiction, one of the more destructive ills and least welcome gifts of the modern age.

Addictions
Addictions appear in different pretences, food, drink, alcohol or prescription or non-prescribed medications to name but a few. All engage an over pleasure in one or a set of substances with supporter unfavorable effects on lifestyle and diet, an assault on mind and body.

Tea can be a great assistance in the recovery from addiction. We are not essentially talking here of the usual and well-known black leaf tea - though some study would advocate that drinking this milder form of stimulant (as part of an overall package of prescribed care) can be an assist to weaning oneself from harder, more harmful forms - but of herbal infusions: mixtures of naturally occurring products which treat the body and spirit and aid recovery.

Herbal Treatments
Herbal treatments can assist take away the remainders of drug substances from the system by promoting sweating. Yarrow, elder flowers and peppermint are effectual in this meaning. Red root and Echinacea can help in cleaning the lymph system at the same time as a blend of Fennel, Fennugreek, Flax, Liquorice, Burdock and Peppermint can assist to stimulate the elimination of wastes from the body by providing a liver flush.

Calming Herbs
Such herbs as bergamot, chamomile, geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, sandalwood and ylangylang are effectual in helping to oppose depression. Such herbs as clary, sage and jasmine help to lift spirits. With the help of such herbs as basil, marjoram, neroli, rose and tangerine you can ease nervous tension. Irritability can be alleviated by the use of chamomile, cypress, lavender and thyme. You can overcome insomnia by using chamomile, marjoram, rose and ylang ylang. Ginger and jasmine assist to improve confidence, basil and patchouli are supposed to help where indecisiveness is an issue and chamomile, lemon and thyme are all thought to improve the immune system.

Blends of herbs and necessary oils taken as infusions can, then, be very effectual as part of packages of care in the treatment of, and recovery from, addictions of many sorts.

Please Note
In considering the use of any herbal remedy as part of your recovery program; it is always wise to seek advice from your GP or a specialist in your particular addiction.