Are you searching for a quick and simple way to add additional nutrition and antioxidants into your diet? Tea is an easy and tasty way to do just that – with its many delicious varieties offering unique health benefits that may help protect against illness-inducing oxidative stress and protect from disease.
Tea is one of the world’s favorite beverages for good reason – its nutritional and plant compound benefits have been shown to combat diabetes and support healthy weight loss. But not all tea is created equally – true teas like green, black, white, oolong and pu’erh are made from Camellia sinensis leaves while herbal tisanes (also called tisane teas) use herbs, spices or fruits instead of tea leaves as infusions in beverages like herbal tisanes which typically come without caffeine while also being low or free on calories for weight management or immune support!
When it comes to selecting the ideal herbal tea for sleep, chamomile offers something gentle and soothing – exactly what chamomile provides. Used since ancient Egypt as a natural remedy, this calming herb has long been used to relieve anxiety, alleviate PMS symptoms and improve insomnia. With numerous beneficial compounds including coumarin alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids and glycine contained within its tissues – and passionflower acting as another sedative herb also works wonders in helping reduce tension and promote restful restful restful restful restful sleep.
Peppermint tea can help improve digestive health, relieving gas symptoms while decreasing acid reflux symptoms and indigestion. Chrysanthemum tea has long been known for soothing stomachs suffering from IBS; you can purchase it in health food stores or make it yourself by simmering three to six whole chrysanthemum flowers (that have not been treated with chemicals) in simmering water for five minutes.
For optimal respiratory health, look for teas that contain herbs like fennel, licorice and eucalyptus – these have been scientifically shown to alleviate coughing, bronchitis and congestion symptoms. You could also try our Breathe Easy tea which features eleven Chinese herbs to provide both Western herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine benefits in one convenient blend!
Rooibos tea, native to South Africa, contains antioxidants known to lower diabetes and cancer risks, act as an anti-inflammatory, reduce blood pressure and triglyceride levels and provide valuable anti-aging compounds. Plus, its refreshing beverage boasts plenty of vitamins C & E along with minerals and anti-aging compounds – the perfect combination for heart-health.