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herbal tea
Also known as: herbal teas
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An ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants in Taishan County ... frontiersin.org Jul 10, 2025 9 facts
claimIn Taishan County, wild edible plant species used in herbal teas or Cantonese soups lack validated data on their pharmacological effects, according to Pyšek and Richardson (2010).
claimWild edible plants in Taishan County serving dual medicinal and nutritional purposes are most commonly prepared as traditional herbal teas or incorporated into soups.
claimIn Southern China, Lonicera confusa and Lonicera japonica (locally called “金银花” or jinyinhua) are widely utilized in traditional herbal teas and daily health products.
measurementIn Taishan County, traditional herbal tea plants are sold in local markets at prices ranging from a few to hundreds of CNY per half-kilogram, depending on availability.
claimTaishan County residents consume shoots of Eleutherococcus trifoliatus in soups with lean meats and drink Scleromitrion diffusum and Oldenlandia corymbosa herbal teas to counteract heat-related ailments.
claimLocal communities in Taishan County preserve traditions of preparing herbal teas and Cantonese-style soups, which reflects the traditional Chinese principle of 'Medicinal and Edible Homology'.
claimLocal communities in Taishan County utilize the flowers of Lonicera confusa (Sweet) DC. as tea, while the roots are prepared as traditional herbal tea.
claimA specific herbal tea preparation in Taishan County combines Lonicera japonica and Chrysanthemum indicum L. flowers, Morus alba L. and Microcos paniculata L. leaves, Perotis indica (L.) Kuntze roots, and Persicaria chinensis (L.) Kuntze.
referenceAnimal studies (He et al., 2009; You et al., 2012) indicate that Guangdong herbal tea formulations can enhance anaerobic metabolism, regulate lipoprotein levels, and reduce blood glucose concentrations.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 4 facts
claimA previous ethnobotanical survey of herbal teas consumed in the Uíge province of Angola observed a predominance of native plant species.
referenceMawunu M, António D, Vita P, Ngbolua KN, Luyeye L, Ndiku L, Luzolawo MP, and Francisco NM conducted an ethnobotanical survey of herbal teas consumed in Uíge Province, Angola, published in 2023.
claimLippia multiflora is widely consumed as a herbal tea and is reputed for its pleasant aroma and health benefits, making it one of the most economically important species in local markets.
measurementEdible plants in the study area are primarily consumed as herbal teas or tisanes (35.16%), followed by fruits (24.18%), spices (15.38%), vegetables (14.29%), and traditional alcoholic beverages (3.30%).
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com Oct 4, 2024 2 facts
claimHerbs such as Ziziphora clinopodioides and Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl are traditionally used to make herbal tea.
measurementWild edible plants in the studied area are categorized into several food types: 11 species for salads, 9 species for vegetable bread, 5 types of herbal tea, 10 types of snacks, 9 types of fruits, 3 types of jams, and 9 types of pickles.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
claimDeveloping products from wild edible plants, such as snacks, powders, flours, and herbal teas, provides opportunities for local entrepreneurship.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceÖzcan MM, Unver A, Ucar T, and Arslan D published a study in 2008 titled 'Mineral content of some herbs and herbal teas by infusion and decoction' in Food Chemistry.