Properties of Herbal Teas Quiz

Question: Which type of tea is used worldwide as a sleep aid and promotes calmness and muscle relaxation?

Answer: Chamomile has an antioxidant known as apigenin, which gives the plant its renowned calming effects: apigenin binds to specific receptors in the brain that help decrease anxiety and stress and help induce sleep. Other teas with the same effect are lavender and valerian root.

Question: Which type of tea is sometimes consumed by people who want to strengthen their memory?

Answer: It has been proved that the leaves from the Ginkgo biloba tree increase blood circulation in the brain and protect the brain from further neural damage, although ginkgo’s effectiveness in improving memory is unclear.

Question: Which type of tea is typically served in eastern Asia to help aid digestion and promote weight loss?

Answer: Barley tea is a natural antacid and helps neutralize stomach acid, promoting good stomach health. This tea, which is typically served in eastern Asia, is also packed with fiber, which helps reduce constipation and promote better gastrointestinal activity.

Question: Which type of tea is drunk by pregnant women with the intent of hastening the birthing process?

Answer: Although not scientifically proven, it is believed that raspberry leaves steeped in hot water and drunk every day of the third trimester of pregnancy can increase blood flow to the uterus and strengthen uterine muscles, improving the effectiveness of labor contractions.

Question: Which type of tea is given to people of all ages suffering from urinary tract infections?

Answer: Cranberries have A-type proanthocyanidins, a type of antioxidant that helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall.

Question: Which type of tea has been proven to help fight influenza and bronchitis?

Answer: Elderberry flowers are known for their high antioxidant content (higher than blueberries!) and vitamin C, which help boost the immune system and thus fight influenza and bronchitis. Elderflower also causes increased urine and sweat production, helping rid the body of toxins.

Question: Which type of tea is believed to be the sweetest in the world and has been used to treat stomach pain and coughs?

Answer: More than just the candy, licorice is said to increase the mucous coating of the esophagus, helping it soothe irritations such as coughs and acid reflux.

Question: Which type of tea is commonly used in North America and Europe to soothe upset stomachs and relieve menstrual cramps?

Answer: Common yarrow is a medicinal herb that has been used by Native Americans to break fevers and reduce inflammation and as a poultice for skin wounds. A tea is made by steeping the leaves in order to relieve stomach issues.

Question: Which type of tea is used to treat lung-related problems because of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties?

Answer: Eucalyptus tea, made from the plant’s leaves, works similarly to menthol, by acting on receptors in the nasal mucous membranes, reducing nasal stuffiness, and expanding the bronchi and bronchioles of the lungs to help a person breathe better.

Question: Which floral tea is popular in China for its cooling effect and for being said to lower blood pressure?

Answer: Studies have shown chrysanthemum to have antioxidants (which help flush the body of unnecessary stress hormones) and potassium (which acts as a vasodilator and helps lower blood pressure). This floral tea is popular in China.