How herbal tea can help keep common ailments at bay
What the world calls tea is the well-known and
much-loved brew of tea leaves.
But several beverages that are also called tea often contain no tea leaves at all. Instead they contain flowers, tree bark, herbs or spices.
Many of these have herbal properties, so it makes sense to switch to them instead of chai if they can help alleviate your problems.
Mint tea
Not quite as sharp a taste as peppermint, but its antibacterial properties still make it a great mouth-freshner tea. Mint tea also helps soothe mild nausea, control the spasms and cramps that normally accompany diarrhoea. It can help improve digestion and is recommended for cough associated with allergies and chest infections.
But several beverages that are also called tea often contain no tea leaves at all. Instead they contain flowers, tree bark, herbs or spices.
Many of these have herbal properties, so it makes sense to switch to them instead of chai if they can help alleviate your problems.
Mint tea
Not quite as sharp a taste as peppermint, but its antibacterial properties still make it a great mouth-freshner tea. Mint tea also helps soothe mild nausea, control the spasms and cramps that normally accompany diarrhoea. It can help improve digestion and is recommended for cough associated with allergies and chest infections.
Lemongrass tea
Lemongrass is available in India and it has a very pleasant aroma. A cup of lemongrass tea helps dilate the blood vessels to increase the flow of blood and this action in turn acts as a mild diuretic. Recommended for those with blood pressure problems, it's also effective as an antibacterial and digestive.
Lemongrass is available in India and it has a very pleasant aroma. A cup of lemongrass tea helps dilate the blood vessels to increase the flow of blood and this action in turn acts as a mild diuretic. Recommended for those with blood pressure problems, it's also effective as an antibacterial and digestive.
Lavender tea
Oh yes! People brew and drink the fragrant flower too.
Like chamomile, it relaxes the nerves and helps you sleep better. When taken regularly, it also helps reduce the symptoms of stress and depression. Many people drink the brew to reduce bloating and the pain associated with it.
Oh yes! People brew and drink the fragrant flower too.
Like chamomile, it relaxes the nerves and helps you sleep better. When taken regularly, it also helps reduce the symptoms of stress and depression. Many people drink the brew to reduce bloating and the pain associated with it.
Peppermint tea
It's especially good to counter bloating, gas and indigestion. Drink one cup of the infusion and follow up by another cup after one hour. Peppermint tea works by relaxing the tense stomach muscles. And it has a lovely refreshing taste.
It's especially good to counter bloating, gas and indigestion. Drink one cup of the infusion and follow up by another cup after one hour. Peppermint tea works by relaxing the tense stomach muscles. And it has a lovely refreshing taste.
Chamomile tea
The chamomile flower, when brewed as a tea, can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, calm the nerves and also induce sleep. Chamomile tea is best used as an infusion before bed time to relax the nerves and also to improve sleep.
The chamomile flower, when brewed as a tea, can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, calm the nerves and also induce sleep. Chamomile tea is best used as an infusion before bed time to relax the nerves and also to improve sleep.
As the days get hotter, it is advisable to switch to
lighter teas and drink them in moderation. They'll do your body more good than
regular tea, and you'll enjoy some new tastes too.
Shikha Sharma, HT BR140518
Shikha Sharma, HT BR140518
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