Herbal teas physical and medicinal effects
How herbal tea fight winter diseases
Herbal teas are often consumed for their physical or medicinal effects, especially for their sedative, relaxative, and stimulative properties. The medicinal benefits of specific herbs are often anecdotal, and in various countries makers of herbal teas are not allowed to make unsubstantiated claims about the medicinal effects of their products. Most herbal teas are safe for regular consumption,but some do have the allergenic or toxic effects. Herbal teas are mostly popular because of their fragrance, antioxidant properties and therapeutic applications.
Indian Masala Tea – Spiced Tea cure all your winter ailments
Indian Masala Tea’s main spice ingredients are cloves,dry ginger,tulsi,pepper,garlic,mint. Dried cloves and pepper are the important ingredient in Indian masala tea. In ayurvedic medicine dried cloves is considered to have the effect of increasing heat in system. Cloves are also said to be a natural antihelminthics.
Stimulating to the digestion, pepper is seen primarily as a remedy for indigestion, bloating, gas and malabsorption. Studies have shown that it not only increases the appetite and production of hydrochloric acid but improves digestion of many key nutrients such as the B vitamins, beta-carotene and selenium and various phytochemicals from other spices and green tea
Ginger is good for the respiratory system. It is good to fight against colds and flu. Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting. Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease. It relieves headaches, pains, and helps to clear sore throats. It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin
Tulsi is known to promote the longevity of life. It is extensively brought to use for curing various diseases such as the common cold,inflammation, malaria, heart disease, headaches, stomach disorders,kidney stones, heart disorders, and many more. Tulsi leaves are widely used due to their healing power. It is a tonic for the nervous system and thus, helps a great deal in sharpening the memory .Tulsi has the ability to strengthen the kidneys functioning. For those suffering from the problem of renal kidney stones, the decoction prepared by mixing the juice of Tulsi leaves with honey, if taken sincerely for six consecutive months can oust these stones via the urinary tract.
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