Herbal tea Herbal tea Herbal teas — less commonly called tisanes (UK and US , US also ) — are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. They do not usually contain caffeine. Herbal teas should not be confused with true teas (e.g., black, green, white, yellow, oolong), which are prepared from the cured leaves of the tea plant, "Camellia sinensis"), nor with decaffeinated tea, in which the caffeine has been removed. Like beverages made from true teas, herbal teas can be served hot or cold. Some feel that the term "tisane"
Gleditsia sinensis Gleditsia sinensis Gleditsia sinensis is a species of flowering plant native to Asia. In China, "Gleditsia sinensis" is commonly known as "zào jiá" (). The English equivalents include Chinese honey locust (or Chinese honeylocust), soap bean and soap pod. It is one of the alleged "50 fundamental herbs" used in traditional Chinese medicine. "Gleditsia sinensis" has been used in China for at least 2000 years as a detergent. The thorns of "Gleditsia sinensis" are used as a medicinal herb in China and Korea and may have antitumor properties. The thorns of "Gleditsia sinensis" LAM. (Leguminosae) have been used in traditional