Experts state that diseases such as flu and cold seen this year are even more severe than Covid-19. Immune-boosting foods should be consumed in order to be protected from these diseases, which are contagious in indoor environments. In these days when respiratory diseases are increasing, citizens began to demand plants. It was stated that citizens who want to protect themselves from diseases such as colds, flu and flu, especially prefer ginger, turmeric and cinnamon.
MIXES PREPARED BY TRANSPORTERS ALSO ATTRACTED ATTENTION
Respiratory diseases such as colds, colds and flu have started to increase in these days of dry winter and frequent temperature changes. The first addresses of citizens to protect themselves from diseases were herbalists. It was stated that the citizens mostly preferred ginger, turmeric and cinnamon in herbalists. It has been learned that medicinal plants such as linden and sage, which are among the teas that have many health benefits, and the mixtures prepared by herbalists also attract attention.
THE VALUE OF HERBAL TEA IS UNDERSTANDED
Mahmut Karadayı, who has been a herbalist for 50 years on Silifke Street, one of the busiest spots in Mersin, stated that this year the citizens understood the benefits of herbal teas and said, “Especially turmeric, ginger and cinnamon are sold a lot. Of course, the most important thing is not to be sick. Keeping the body’s immune system strong here. If this is strong, the disease can’t touch you. Each of the herbal teas has many benefits. Turmeric is the best medicine for the liver, blood purifier and immune system booster. Ginger also helps in upper respiratory tract diseases. Besides these, linden, rose marshmallow, chamomile, echinacea “There is a demand for plants like this one. We have close to 1,600 plants. Each plant has its own benefits,” he said.
“IT IS MORE BENEFICIAL TO CONSUME THE PLANT IN POWDER”
Emphasizing that it is necessary to consume the plants correctly, Karadayı said, “If the plants are consumed by boiling, the first nutritional value dies. The pulp goes as it is. The body benefits for 2 hours. However, if the plant is taken and consumed in the form of powder, the nutritional value does not die, it remains in the pulp and the body is fully functional. 8 hours will benefit from this. Here, it is also revealed. Our citizens should buy their plants from herbalists they trust. Especially if they are going to buy the plants in powder form, they should definitely take them with them and make sure that no additives are added.”
PRICES INCREASED COMPARED TO LAST YEAR
Providing information on prices, Karadayı said, “Of course, the prices have increased. The plant we bought for 100 liras last year became 300 liras this year. Because most of them come from abroad. In general, the imported ones have increased. Because these prices are increasing due to foreign currency.”
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