If you appreciate the multiple qualities of medicinal plants, you are not going to be disappointed! Today, we are interested in the benefits of herbal teas and the simplest ways to prepare and consume them. They will help us to counter most of the small ailments of everyday life …
With the development of food supplements that integrate the active ingredients of plants, the herbal teas have gradually been put aside. However, the benefits of herbal teas for health in general and everyday ailments in particular, are very real.
These extremely simple preparations are concentrates of natural products, well-being and full health. To benefit even more from the benefits of herbal teas, it is very good to make a varied use of them.
Herbal teas are popular with fans of Natural Healing and of herbal medicine. Unlike teas, herbal teas do not contain no theine which is an stimulant with properties similar to those of caffeine.
Infusion or decoction?
If the herbal tea is the generic name of the drink, the decoction and the infusion are the two techniques commonly used to prepare it.
To make a decoction, we pour the plants in cold water and bring everything to a boil. This method of preparation is more efficient because it allows to extract the maximum of active principles but the plants support it more or less well.
For the fragile or particularly aromatic plants, we will choose a classic infusion. This is the same as pouring the plants directly into boiling water and letting them steep for a few minutes.
10 classic herbal teas for all ailments
The herbal tea is usually drunk plain, but for some preparations with a strong and bitter taste, it can be sweetened with slices of orange or lemon. Herbal teas are particularly effective for minor sleep disturbances. They should be absorbed just before going to bed.
Here is a practical inventory of the benefits of herbal teas that can be consumed regularly:
1. Digestion: fennel tea
Properties : This herbal tea alkalizes the body’s pH. It rebalances the digestive flora and fights difficult digestions.
Consumption : Up to 4 cups a day when you wake up, at 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Leave to infuse for 3 minutes.
2. Water retention: herbal tea from cherry or dandelion tail
Properties : This herbal tea facilitates lymphatic drainage. It fights water retention and reduces the feeling of heavy legs.
Consumption : 2 cups at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
3. Detox: star anise or artichoke herbal tea
Properties : This herbal tea promotes hepatic drainage and biliary detoxification.
Consumption : 2 large cups when you wake up and at 4 p.m.
4. Renal drainage: herbal tea from meadowsweet or ash
Properties : This herbal tea helps kidney drainage.
Consumption : 2 cups between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m., but never in the afternoon.
5. Menopause: sage tea
Properties : This herbal tea improves the work of the liver and the gallbladder. It is an excellent preparation for women going through menopause.
Consumption : it is the only herbal tea to boil for 3 minutes to remove potentially irritating substances.
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6. Stress: lemon balm or hawthorn tea
Properties : This herbal tea has anti-stress properties.
Consumption : 1 cup at 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
7. Flatulence: cumin tea
Properties : This herbal tea decreases bloating and reduces flatulence. also fights difficult digestions.
Consumption : 1 small 20ml lukewarm cup after meals.
8. Transit: rhubarb or chicory tea
Properties : This herbal tea facilitates intestinal transit and helps regulate the intestinal flora.
Consumption : 1 cup at breakfast and at 4 p.m.
9. Fat burner: blackcurrant or cinnamon tea
Properties : This herbal tea helps “burn” fat. It fights excess uric acid and reduces joint pain.
Consumption : 1 cup when you wake up then 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
10. Sleep: chamomile or passionflower herbal tea
Properties : This herbal tea fights sleep disorders.
Consumption : 1 small cup at 6 p.m. and 1 small cup at 9 p.m.
