The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea. 50 Ways to Brew the Cure for What Ails You. by Jennifer Browne. Tea has medicinal properties that are widely underused in North America. Common herbs, spices, fruits, and barks have been scientifically proven to help relieve pain, menopause symptoms, high blood pressure, insomnia, stress, and digestive angst. When taken preventatively, certain herbs in tea can help fight off cancer cells, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s disease and fibromyalgia. Learn about what these various natural ingredients are capable of and how they work.