Plants have been used for many purposes until today and are still being used. They are not only used as food, but also used as raw materials for medicine and various treatment methods of medicine.
The benefits of herbal teas come from the phytochemical components, vitamins and minerals in them. Nutrition Consultant Yasemin Özen İpek gave information about the subject.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF HERBAL TEA?
Each plant has different benefits, but in general, its properties are as follows:
- Increases milk in lactating women.
- It reduces stomach and digestive system complaints.
- It reduces stress. It fixes sleep problems.
- Soothes stomach and digestive problems.
- Cleanses the liver and kidney.
- It strengthens the immune system.
- It is diuretic.
- It reduces cellulite.
- It is used for rheumatic ailments.
- Relieves the symptoms of skin diseases that cause skin rash.
- It is effective in the treatment of gastritis and ulcerative colitis.
- Relieves morning sickness.
- It reduces allergy symptoms.
- It works the liver.
- Relieves menstrual pain.
PLANTS AND THEIR BENEFITS
Ginseng- Chamomile; anti stress
Valerian – Son Grass – Lavender; Relaxation
St. John’s Wort; Pleasure
Rosemary; Digestive system and concentration
Nettle; Diuretic – Immune system booster – Cellulite remover – liver, kidney cleanser
Rosehip; Rheumatism Pain – Bad Cholesterol – Anti-Cancer – Immunity – Colds – Protective Against Sugar – High Vitamin C. – Antioxidant
Corn tassel; Diuretic – Edema Remover – Urinary Tract Cleaner
Thyme; Oral Sores – Cough – Indigestion – Sore Throat
Ginger; Motion sickness – Pregnancy Nausea – Fatty Food Digestion
Jasmine; Stomach, tooth, menstrual period pain
HOW TO DRINK HERBAL TEA?
After boiling high quality drinking water with low chlorine-lime content, it is rested for 1 minute, a pinch of the leaf of the plant from which you will make the tea is added. Afterwards, it can be consumed with the brewing of tea for 10-15 minutes. After the leaves are filtered, they should be drunk within the same day.
HOW MANY CUP OF HERBAL TEA SHOULD BE DRINK PER DAY?
The rate you brew and drink varies according to the plant, and you can consume between 1-2 and 3-6 cups a day, this completely depends on the type of plant you drink. If you want to relax and support the sleep process, you can drink it 30 minutes before sleep, 30-45 minutes after meals if you want it to be good for the digestive system. Since consuming herbal tea every day for weeks in a row will create a burden on the kidneys, changes should be made in the herbs and / or a break should be made in between.
* If you have a diagnosed disease, do not apply anyone’s list without consulting your doctor.