AMAZING BENEFITS OF HERBAL TEAS
Anyone who has consumed herbal teas at least once has found their special aroma to be delightful. Beyond that, herbal teas also bring amazing health benefits. The benefits are wide-ranging and completely natural, helping with everything from acid reflux to fluctuating blood sugar levels, from stomach cramps to depression.
As a preparation, herbal teas are usually consumed as infusions. These varieties of tea can come in the form of dried leaves, pieces of ripe fruit, herbs, flowers or other parts of the plant that give a unique flavour to the drink, while also guaranteeing health benefits for consumers. The difference between herbal teas and other forms of tea is that they do not have such a high caffeine content. Great tasting, easy to drink, made from a single ingredient or a mix of ingredients, they are designed to hydrate, refresh and maintain optimal health.
Both therapeutically and medicinally, drinking herbal teas is more than advisable.
Why? The reasons are listed below.
- Drinking herbal tea greatly helps relaxation
- Herbal teas can prevent heart disease
- Drinking herbal teas helps relieve various digestive problems
- Herbal teas are a real help in detoxifying the body
- The immune system gets a big boost from herbal teas
- Herbal teas are an important source of antioxidants
- Invigorate and energise the body
- Helps relieve stress
- The contribution of herbal teas in avoiding and treating colds is undisputed
- They act as a stimulant for optimal functioning of the internal organs
- Helps to eliminate rest problems - insomnia, sleep disorders, etc.
- Fresh or dried flowers, seeds, leaves, stems or roots of plants can be used to make herbal tea.
The recommended amount of herbs to get a great tasting tea is 1 teaspoon per cup. Excessive herbs added are not recommended for the simple reason that the flavour may become too concentrated and the taste may take on a bitter tinge.
Listing all the plants that can be used to brew tea, along with the benefits they offer, would be quite difficult. We will review some common plants from which tea can be made, along with some defining benefits:
- Mint: calming effect, relieves some digestive problems and helps to freshen breathing;
- Marigolds: an important natural source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids; beneficial for kidneys, liver, blood, tonic effect and used as a remedy for cough, cold or fatigue;
- Dandelion(leaves): rich in beta-carotene, such tea is high in iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and vitamin complex; it helps detoxification, faster healing of scars, plays an important role in eliminating gallstones and also alleviates skin problems;
- Rosemary: blood circulation, stimulates optimal liver function, alleviates joint pain, migraines and cold symptoms
- Sage: calming effect, improves digestion and alleviates lung congestion and coughing.
These herbs are just a few examples of teas with amazing health benefits. Be warned though, some herbs are not recommended for pregnant women and some can cause overheating.
*Materials on this website are for information purposes only. Before starting any kind of herbal treatment you should do an allergy test for the respective types of products. If you suffer from chronic illnesses or are taking medication, we recommend that you consult your doctor before starting a cure or herbal treatment.
