Herbal teas are all the rage for health fanatics, young and old alike. They are known for their many medicinal qualities although some people simply like them for their flavour – spicy or fruity.
Herbal tea is a great way to keep your body hydrated throughout the course of the day. Hydration is important for healthy organ function.
Health Benefits of 5 Common Herbal Teas
Many herbal teas, depending on the kind, can help with everything from easing the symptoms of cold and flu to aiding digestion and relieving the symptoms of nausea.
It is very important that when choosing a herbal tea for particular symptoms, you choose the right one. Fruit teas are blended purely for their flavour and often synthetic ingredients are used. Herbal teas, on the other hand are developed for their medicinal qualities. If drunk three to four times per day, they can make effective remedies.
It is important to check the ingredients; if the ingredient label mentions real herbs then that will more likely mean that the tea is of good quality. It is important to avoid any teas that mention artificial flavourings. Organic teas tend to have the best quality herbal tea blend.
Elderflower
The white blossom from the Elder tree is a known traditional remedy for colds as an effective decongestant.
Ginger
Ginger is a well-known remedy for nausea. Ginger tea can be very useful as an anti-nausea aid during pregnancy.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a common ingredient found in many sleepy time teas. The properties of chamomile act as a relaxant in your body and help promote sleep.
Fennel
The aroma of this liquorice like herb can be experienced emanating from your tea cup. Fennel tea has been shown to relieve the symptoms of menstrual pain, colic and stomach upsets.
Peppermint
Peppermint is widely known for its use in relieving nausea symptoms, indigestion and stomach upsets. It can be drunk after a heavy to help digest food.
Originally published on Jun 06, 2016
