7 Herbal Tea Benefits
If you’ve been thinking about adding more herbal teas into your daily life, here are some great reasons why you should try it.
1. Slows down signs of aging - Herbal teas are rich in nutrients, antioxidants and polyphenols, which fight the signs of aging in our bodies and help to restore our cells. This can result in younger looking skin, lower blood pressure and ward off more serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
2. Reduce inflammation - Acute inflammation can be caused by an injury to the body, such as an ankle or wrist sprain but also more long term inflammation known as chronic inflammation can result in psoriasis, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma and arthritis. Some herbal teas can help with reducing inflammation in the body.
3. Reduce stress - Herbal teas such as chamomile are a great way to relieve stress and soothe the body and mind and improve overall mood.
4. Improve sleep - It has long been known that certain teas help sooth you off to sleep. With our modern lifestyles, daily stressors and worries, it can prove harder to switch off at night, resulting in insomnia or a restless night's sleep.
5. Boosts immune system - Many types of teas such as echinacea, ginger, elderberry and peppermint are packed with antioxidants. These teas are great for staving off colds and bugs in the colder months. It’s great to drink these tea’s before, during and after sickness as these help strengthen your immune system for prevention and recovery.
6. Help digestion - A cup of herbal tea after meals can help strengthen your digestive system by increasing blood flow, absorbing gas and eliminating free radicals that can cause the discomfort associated with an upset stomach and indigestion.
7. Boosts brain function - Drinking herbal tea on the regular can improve brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain, which in turn provides it with the essential nutrients and oxygen for a healthy mind, helping to lift that brain fog and increase focus.
Here is a list of teas that will help with each:
Slow down signs of aging
Hibiscus
Rooibos
Jasmine
Reduce inflammation
Rosemary
Eucalyptus
Rosehip
Ginger
Reduce stress
Lemon balm
Peppermint
Lavender
Rose
Improve sleep
Valerian Root
Passionflower
Boost immune system
Ginger
Echinacea
Hibiscus
Elderberry
Help digestion
Ginger
Peppermint
Dandelion
Marshmallow root
Fennel
Boosts brain function
Rosemary
Lemon balm
Green tea
Sage