AboutRachel Johnston Expertise I have a thorough knowledge of tea, tea history, tea types, growing, economical and other interesting information about tea. I also can provide information on herbals and practical daily use of all of the above in every day living. I cannot answer or advise on any illness or treatment of said illness, physical or mental. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. :)
Experience I have worked as a tea professional in this industry for 5 years and with herbs and essential oils for 10. I owned and operated an online tea business called SBS Teas http://www.sbsteas.com for over 5 years (now under new ownership).
Publications The Essential Herbal Magazine -Regular contributor
The Croc
Education/Credentials Start a Tea Business Course
Hypnotherapy Institute of Seattle
Extended educational courses
I am now semi-retired but do work part time blogging about product reviews:
http://www.weirdstuffinmydesk.com
Question I want to venture into using the wild & domestic plants that I can identify that grow around my garden as teas.
Any google search I do on them though makes me not bother, because they all talk about using them as medicins & I think well I shouldnt drink that because I dont have that illness &/or I might OD on the medicine.
please advise.
Answer Hi Tony!
Thank you for your question. Common garden herbs such as different mints have been used for making herbal beverages for enjoyment. Mint is said to calm the stomach.
It is important to note, that you do not want to consume any plants that are not familiar to you, and that are grown in a garden using pesticides or has in the past.
I hope this was helpful. :)
Thank you for your question and be sure to come by again!
