The Amazing EXTERNAL Powers of Tea

It's a well-known fact that drinking tea (internal use) is very good for you, health-wise.

Whether it's herbal, regular black or Chinese green tea, this miracle liquid can:

Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels (Regular tea)

Stop cancer-causing chemicals

Prevent strokes and heart attacks

Kill harmful viruses and bacteria (Herbal teas)

Stop insomnia and cure stubborn headaches (Feverfew or White Willow Bark tea)

Help you lose weight! (Fennel-an herb tea and Chinese black teas oolong and palei)

Relieve heartburn and clear up acne (Peppermint, Ginger or Red Clover tea)

Put you in a better mood: Creativity-Orange or Clove, Confidence-Lemon verbena or Cinnamon, Energy-Ginkgo or Ginseng, and Peacefulness-Chamomile or Almond

Tea can even keep your teeth healthy! (Green and black teas)

But, there are many external uses that will also benefit you.

Some of them are:

FOR A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY

Make An All-over Body Softener by brewing 10 Ginseng Tea bags in a teapot. When the tea has cooled, pour it into warm bath water. Relax in the tub for 10-15 minutes.

Ginseng helps tone, refine and soften your skin for silky smoothness. And it helps delay the aging process.

FOR HEALING

Refresh Tired Eyes-Chamomile Tea will soothe and calm tired, red eyes.

Just steep two bags in one cup of boiling water for five minutes. When the bags are at room temperature, apply to the eyes for 10 minutes.

Revive Tired Feet by adding eight Peppermint Tea bags to one gallon hot water. After the water has slightly cooled, soak feet for 15-20 minutes.

Peppermint will not only refresh, but deodorize and invigorate your feet.

Sunburn Remedy-Place one bag of Chamomile Tea in a cup (or mug). Spoon 2 Tbs. of witch hazel over it, then let the bag soak for 10 minutes. Take bag out and mix in 1 tsp. honey and 1 egg white. Use the cooled tea bag to dab mixture on burned areas.

Heal Cold Sores by brewing 3 bags of Red Clover Tea (available in most health food stores). Dab cool tea bags on the sore; repeat often to soothe pain and dry up cold sores.

Relieve Dry, Chapped Lips-Just brew 3 bags of White Oak Bark Tea (available in health food stores) in one cup water. When cool, dab over lips with a cooled tea bag. Repeat three times a day.

FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Keep Your Face Acne And Blemish-Free by brewing one cup of Strawberry Tea. Cool it down to room temperature. Then pour into a spritz bottle and mist over a just-washed face.

Did you know that strawberry is a natural astringent that helps keep your skin clear? You do now.

Peppermint also has natural astringent properties that Tone And Refresh Your Skin. Take advantage of this by steeping 3 bags of Peppermint Tea in one cup boiling water. When cool, add ½ cup witch hazel. Pour in a spritz bottle and refrigerate. Mist over a clean face in the morning and at night.

Give Your Skin New Radiance-Steep three Papaya Tea bags in one cup boiling water. When warm to the touch, soak a washcloth in tea. Wring out the excess and cover face for 15 minutes. Immerse washcloth every five minutes.

For A Natural Moisturizer, open and empty two Chamomile Tea bags into a clean container. Add ¼ cup sesame oil and 2 Tbs. almond oil. Stir; let stand overnight. Stir and strain oil; refrigerate. Apply oil to dry areas when needed. Leave on five to 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Repeat before bed time; just blot off excess oil instead of rinsing.

FOR GREAT HAIR

Remedy For Frizzies-Brew two Licorice Tea in one cup boiling water. When cool, use as a conditioning rinse after shampooing. Frizzy hair will become soft.

Seeking A Dandruff Cure? Brew one cup of strong Regular Tea with 1-2 Tbs. rosemary. When cool, apply to hair as a final rinse. Rosemary stimulates circulation and is also a natural disinfectant and purifier.

To Control Oily Buildup-Steep two or three Lemon Tea bags in one cup hot water. Pour the rinse over hair after shampooing, then rinse with water (lemon tea has astringent qualities).

Nettle tea boosts circulation and promotes growth For Fuller, Thicker Hair. Brew 2 Tbs. in one cup of hot water. Let cool, then pour over clean, damp hair and massage into scalp. Leave on for five minutes; rinse.

For (Gentle) Hightlights-The teas that will work best for your hair color are: Blonde-Chamomile, Brunette-Sage or Rosemary, Redhead-Cranberry, and Black-Blackberry.

And to make an easy coloring rinse, you just: Boil 1 quart of water, then add five tea bags. Steep until cool. Shampoo and condition hair, then massage the rinse in. DO NOT WASH OUT! Style as usual.