A tisane is basically an herbal tea (used medicinally or for enjoyment), created the same way you make an infusion or decoction. They can be enjoyed hot or cold and may be for simply enjoyment or medicinal purposes. The only difference I have found with a traditional tisane, is that it is made with barley. I made my first "tisane" using two simple ingredients - cardomom pods and anise star. I cracked open 6 organic cardamom pods (green), and used 2 anise stars. Basically a "seed" tisane. Anise star is good for aiding digestion (bloating, constipation, gas). It's also beneficial in treating colds and flu. I use anise star to flavor canned pear jam , and I use cardamom in my homemade ginger ale . There is a lot of sickness going around again, most likely due to the change of weather from warm to cold, to warm to cold rotation. The long winter hasn't helped. I am hearing of people with the flu, sinus infect...
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