LBB - Drink as a tea?

Greetings all:
This is my first post on this forum. I have read almost every post on this forum staring from day 1. I also have the free on-line book. I am anxiously awaiting the 1st schooling book as well. Let me tell you I am in awe, the stuff I have learned!!!
Now that I have introduced myself somewhat I would like to start by posting my first question.
And old herbalist that I purchased my LBB herbs from (his first comment was when I had my Dr. Christophers book with me (old one by the way from my book collection) was "Wow" hang on to that book. Also I shared a bit of info from M.H. about parasite cleansing and he said "you never stop learning, I learned something everyday".
Anyway, he suggested that I use my herbs as a tea. Would this be as effective as the whole herbs? I was thinking of making a tea and also eating the herbs at the bottom of the pot.
Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
Blessing to all.