Health Benefits of Green Tea
More than 500 studies have been conducted in recent years to determine the potential health benefits of green tea. In Asia, this smooth, delicate brew has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
White Tea Benefits
Since the release of early-stage research that suggests white tea benefits a host of health-related concerns, demand for the delicate tasting brew has dramatically increased.
Studies indicate the tea’s natural properties can help boost immune systems, prevent dental plaque build-up, provide possible colon cancer protection, and help guard against skin cell damage.
While white tea has been around for thousands of years in Asia, scientists have only recently discovered that the tea’s benefits may feature stronger antioxidant properties than other varieties.
An herbal infusion may contain select dried leaves, pieces of ripe fruit, flowers, grasses, nuts, barks, seeds or other botanicals that give them their taste and contribute to an array of folk and researched-based herbal tea benefits.
Here are some of the suggested herbal tea benefits when consumed on a daily basis.
- Achieve a more calm, relaxed state of mind
- Support heart health
- Aid with stomach and digestive problems
- Provide cleansing properties for the body
- Promote energy and wellness
Following are some of the herbs and botanicals found in tisanes.
Allspice is said to help soothe the common cold and relieve upset stomachs
Chamomile is known for its calming attributes said to have a host of anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties that help relieve and ward off a variety of maladies.
Chrysantemum provides a sweet tasting briew and is supposed to help reduce body heat resulting from fever. It also is known to help protect against liver damage and neutralize toxins in the body.
Peppermint is a herb,
caffeine free. Peppermint is often consumed after meals to aid
digestion. The oils in peppermint help relieve gas pains, sweeten your
breath, and aid the relief of heartburn, stomach ache, and nausea. It has
been around for so long its exact genealogy is obscure, but it’s believed
to be a hybrid species that evolved from spearmint and watermint. It
was used by the Egyptians over 3,000 years ago and was cultivated as
a source of menthol. Peppermint tea is a cool and refreshing beverage
after meals or before bedtime. It also produces a chilling taste sensation
when taken over ice.
Fennel has been used for centuries as a digestive aid and to soothe upper respiratory problems.
Ginger is a centuries old herbal remedy used to treat a wide range of health concerns from nausea and colds to indigestion and migraine headaches.
Ginseng is believed to stimulate vitality and help the body stay healthy.
Hawthorne has been used to strengthen the heart and increase blood flow.
Hibiscus has shown to help reduce high blood pressure and soothe menstrual cramps.
Lemongrass is used frequently in teas for its calming properties.
Parsley has a diuretic effect and is purported to help with kidney function.
Raspberry Leaf helps with colds, sore throats, canker sores and diarrhea. It may also keep nails, bones, teeth and skin healthy.
Sarsaparilla is said to promote energy and healthy skin.
Slippery Elm has properties that help relieve stomach cramps and other gastrointestinal problems.