Herbal teas like chamomile and red raspberry offer natural remedies for everything from fertility to digestion. Discover the fat-burning potential of green tea and why hospitals caution against its use with certain medications.
Herbal teas are derived from the leaves, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. While some herbal teas may have sour or bitter tastes, reflecting their level of acidity or alkalinity, once they are digested and assimilated, the vast majority have an alkalizing effect.
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The papaya, a tropical tree-like plant, was originally cultivated in Mexico and can grow more than 30 feet tall. The papaya plant bears a versatile fruit that is eaten both ripe and unripe. According to "Papaya the Medicine Tree," the entire papaya plant -- roots, leaves and fruit -- offers medicinal value.
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Green tea, the unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis, retains much of the color of the plant's leaves, while black tea, derived from fermentation of tea leaves, takes on a darker color. Dozens of countries produce tea; however, most green tea production remains in China and Japan, where tea drinking originated.
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