Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is when blood sugar decreases to below normal levels. This may result in a variety of symptoms including clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or death. A feeling of hunger, sweating, shakiness, and weakness may also be present. Symptoms typically come on quickly.
Tea brewed from dried bilberry fruits has also been used to soothe a sore throat or sore mouth tissue. In folk medicine, bilberry leaf has been used to treat a number of conditions including diabetes. Limited evidence from a few animal studies shows that it may have a decreasing effect on blood sugar.
Echinacea tea is used to strengthen the immune system. As a gargle Echinacea is used to treat infected gums and sore throats. Used in a hot infusion the herb is said to reduce fever. It is traditionally used externally for slow-healing wounds, skin problems, insect bites and joint pains. Echinacea tea can also be used externally as a skin toner. It is said to do wonders for damaged skin.