The hot steam and the smell are very soothing
I drink red clover tea exclusively because it is doubly good for myself. First, I suffer from asthma. It is not too bad as long as I exercise regularly and eat healthy. But, red clover the herb is used to treat a number of respiratory issues like asthma, whooping cough and bronchitis. When I get really bad with my breathing, I do up the number of cups I drink in a day. Another good benefit of red clover tea that helps me is that it is known to help skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. I have a little bit of eczema around my fingers and on my palm. My skin gets red and cracked to the point where I bleed. I then have to use my special lotion and again, I really start drinking my red clover tea. The red clover herb also has been used as an anti-inflammatory and helps with menopause. I really just love the smell and the taste of that tea. It is a nice little morning and before bed treat me. I brew my cup right before work and I take it in a thermos. I then change over to water throughout my day. When I arrive home I eat dinner, lay on the couch and I have my last cup of tea before bed. The hot steam and the smell are very soothing. Red clover is not known to be a sleep aid, but I feel it helps me nonetheless. I enjoy the soothing taste and feeling of it entering my stomach.