The benefits of medicinal herbal teas

Everyone loves black tea, green tea and others like them. But today we will talk about those that are collected and brewed from sage leaves, chamomile flowers and other medicinal plants. In general, we will have some tea in the spirit of our ancestors ...

And what is the benefit?

In one of the meanings specified in the Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language D.N. Ushakova, tea - This is an infusion on some leaves or herbs, mainly medicinal. And, in fact, the benefits of each, in its own way, unique drink depends on the set of plants from which it is brewed or infused. Delicious and healthy, it not only gives coolness on a hot day, quenches thirst, but also helps to cope with various ailments.

In order to prepare this healing drink, you will need certain ingredients and knowledge of many subtleties (which plants are needed in this or that case, when and how to collect them correctly, how to cook, literally, what water to pour - cold or hot, boil or just infuse). Here's our quick tour of the medicinal herbs that are often used to make healthy infusions.

Plants tend to combine several medicinal properties. So, for colds and diseases of the upper respiratory tract (as an anti-inflammatory and expectorant), the roots, leaves and flowers of marshmallow, anise (also a laxative; prepared in the form of infusion, anise oil, syrup, ammonia-anise drops), linden inflorescences are used (as a diaphoretic and antipyretic, in addition - as an effective remedy for insomnia), mint (tones), pharmacy chamomile. As part of gastric, appetizing and other collections, the leaves and flowers of calendula are used (it has antispasmodic, choleretic and blood-purifying properties), caraway and chamomile (they also help with flatulence).

Especially rich in vitamin C are nettle (used as a hemostatic agent for pulmonary and intestinal bleeding, normalizes digestion), lemon balm (also used for cardiac disorders, helps with headaches, cramps), fennel (rich in carotene and other vitamins, as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium salts), blueberry (contains tannins, carotene, as well as vitamin B, useful for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, kidney stones, diarrhea).

The unique rose hips are ideal for making tea. They contain a huge amount of vitamins C, B, P, PP and K, tannins and carotene. Tea is widely used for vitamin deficiencies, to increase resistance to various diseases, including asthma, pneumonia and eye diseases.

Large selection of teas in the international online store iHerb.

In baby food

The modern assortment of industrial complementary foods is so wide that it is not difficult for mothers to choose for their child what he needs. And this applies not only to delicious purees, cereals, juices, but also to special children's teas, which are offered in the form of instant drinks for babies of different ages. Their purpose can be very different - to improve the function of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, fortifying or having a calming effect. In addition, manufacturing firms offer teas for pregnant women and nursing mothers. A drink for pregnant women provides the body with iron, vitamins and minerals. In addition, for example, horsetail extract, included in some of them, prevents fluid retention in tissues. Tea for nursing mothers helps to stimulate and prolong the lactation period, and also helps to restore the uterus after childbirth.

Extracts of Italian dill (a type of fennel), cumin and lemon balm included in the tea help to normalize intestinal functions, are effective in flatulence, cramps and colic. But do not forget that you can take teas and give them to your child only after consulting an obstetrician-gynecologist and pediatrician. In addition, in order to avoid caries, it is not recommended to leave a bottle with a drink for a long time (indicated on the cans).

Christie