What is Gingko biloba good for? memory function!

Gingko biloba extract increases blood flow to the brain, which has made it a popular herb for treating dementia, memory and other cognitive disorders. The NCCAM confirms that some small studies have shown improved memory function with ginkgo biloba. In addition, the herb has been used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. It is also believed to be helpful for fatigue, tinnitus, sexual dysfunction  and multiple sclerosis. We can in include this in your favorite tea blend at Casteas.


St. John's Wort is a plant with yellow flowers that grows worldwide. Historically, the herb has been used to treat mental disorders, nerve pain, malaria and has been used as a sedative. Today, it is frequently used to treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety and sleep disorders .

Valerian is a plant native to Europe and Asia. It is commonly used to treat sleep disorders and anxiety. HerbWisdom.com notes that at least two double-blind studies have indicated that taking valerian can help people to fall asleep faster without otherwise disrupting normal sleep patterns. While the herb is generally considered safe, in some cases, valerian can amplify feelings of excitement and nervousness .

 Learning how to make your own tea blends  is a fun and rewarding way to create homemade tea blends. What do you get when your chocolate covered cherry falls into your fresh cup of green tea? You get a homemade tea blend! (and a sticky flavorful one) Well, maybe that isn't your idea of a homemade tea blend but some of the most well known tea blends are a result of an accidents and tea lovers the world over are "accidentally"  or on purpose creating homemade loose  tea recipes for their own enjoyment and to share with others. The flavor of the tea doesn't actually come from the dried fruit that you see in a blended batch of tea. The flavor actually comes from essential oils that are mixed with the tea, orange peels and ginger are strong enough to add a little zipp of flavor to any blend you choose. This is what Casteas.com is all about! Time to enjoy the flavors you love in your favorite tea blends.