We all know how delicious tea tastes, but did you know that you could add Hawthorn, Lavender, Passion Flower, Valerian or Chamomile to your tea? They have great health benefits!

1. Hawthorn tea has some cardioprotective properties

Hawthorn is a Chinese herb with cardioprotective-ness which means that it has anti-inflammatory effects on your gastrointestinal region! Not only that, but Hawthorn can be used as a digestive aid. It’s a versatile herb that also has good antioxidant effects.

2. Lavender tea reduces headaches and fatigue

Lavender is a beautiful herb, that is native African and the Mediterranean regions and is grown all over the world especially in France and North America where there are fields and fields of beautiful lavender.

The health effects are many, with lavender being used to treat anxiety and fatigue. It can also help if your stomach is hurting or if you’re feeling a headache coming on.

3. Passion Flower tea has anxiolytic properties (it can help you relax!)

Passion flower can be found in the U.S. and Asia and other regions; it has been used as a sedative, a healthful sedative that can be put into tea to help you relax and sleep better.

4. Valerian works wonders to counter insomnia

Valerian is probably one of the most popular ways to counter insomnia. If you cannot get to sleep and you’ve tried everything, Valerian is a sure-way to get tired enough to fall asleep. One of the hidden secrets of Valerian is that it can be used to treat anxiety too!

5. Chamomile reduces stress

Chamomile is one of our favorite teas at SleepyRead and it’s because it absolutely does reduce stress. If you’re feeling like today is hectic, brew some chamomile tea and enjoy a cup and your worries will start to dissipate. The day will feel less chaotic and you will feel less stressed!