Tea for Thought!

Made from the infusion of herbs, spices and other plant material, Herbal tea is a beverage that has been wholly accepted into our daily lives. With the markets filled with many unhealthy aerated drinks, herbal tea comes in as a perfect replacement to these drinks and the benefits one can derive from these are tremendous.

There are a variety of herbal teas and each comes with its benefits. To fight many common ailments with the help of herbal tea, you need to be aware of how you can benefit from it.

We’ve made a list of the widely available herbal teas and the benefits it has to offer.

Green Tea

• High in antioxidants
• Reduces bad cholesterol
• Promotes healthy cell growth
• Has a relaxing and calming effect

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Black Tea

• Lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes
• Regulates blood sugar level
• Has anti-inflammatory properties

Oolong Tea

• Aids weight management
• Helps alleviate skin conditions

White Tea

• Has the highest antioxidant properties
• Low in caffeine
• Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
• It’s antibacterial

Rooibos

• It’s naturally caffeine-free
• Has benefits for skin irritation
• Contains cancer fighting properties

Peppermint

• Helps suppress appetite
• Decongestant
• Anti-inflammatory

Dried Ginger

• Has antihistamine properties
• Anti-inflammatory
• Eases motion sickness
• Great flavor booster

Stinging Nettle

• Energy Booster
• Recommended remedy for seasonal allergies
• Great for treating arthritis

Yerba Mate

• Helps open up respiratory passages
• Lower lipids, leading to lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure

Lemon Balm

• Has calming effect
• Helps with common cold and other respiratory issues
• Alleviates digestive problems
• Helps treating headaches and toothaches

Chamomile

• Great for treating sleep and stomach troubles
• Antibacterial

Hibiscus

• Refreshing
• Helps lower blood pressure
• Naturally high in vitamins
• Diuretic

Cinnamon

• Lowers cholesterol
• Fights viruses
• Increases antioxidants
• Alleviates arthritis symptoms

Make sure you try out these herbal teas and benefit from what it has to offer. Share your herbal stories with us in the comments section below