Introduction
Nowadays with the increasing concerns towards health, many health drinks and beverages come into existence. The market is full of such kind of health drinks and beverages. But before consuming any of such kinds of drinks we should take into consideration the possible side effects or health benefits of such kind of drinks. Here in this section, we will discuss the herbal tea health benefits and their type and advantages and disadvantages and above all how to prepare yourself.
What is Herbal Tea?
Herbal tea or tisane is tea with no caffeine. It is basically the combination of various constituents like dried leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, nuts, rhizomes, and other plant-derived material with potential health benefits (1).
Health benefits of Herbal Tea
Although there is a huge range of herbal teas. Different types of health benefits are there depending upon the compounds present in the herbal tea. Some of the common health benefits are:
- Energy-boosting
- Relaxing
- Provide antioxidants
- Healthy heart
- Pain Relieving
- Caffeine-free, therefore, have great taste
- Sleep-inducing
- Boost immune system
- Helps in avoid cold and cough (1)
Types of Herbal Tea:
- Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is good for digestion, headache, cold and menstrual cramps. 1,8-cineole compound in ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory and treats acute bronchitis.
2. Lemon Ginger tea
3. Honey tea
4. Lemon honey tea
5. Peppermint tea
6. Camomile tea
7. Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea obtained from Hibiscus sabdariffa. The benefits are mainly treating hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
9. Orange tea
10. Cinnamon tea
11. Cardamom tea
12. Red clover tea
13. Rose tea
14. Dandelion tea
15. Lavender tea
16. Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea or Red tea is a beverage indigenous to South Africa. It is obtained from the leaves and stems of the plant Aspalathus linearis. This tea is caffeine-free, acts as a stress buster, and protects against neurodegenerative disease and heart diseases.
17. Lemongrass tea
18. Mint tea
19. Chrysanthemums tea
20. Strawberry tea
21. Blackcurrant tea
22. Cranberry tea
23. Basil Tea
24. Apple tea
25. Kiwi tea
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