Herbal Tea

Herbal tea is a bit different from any other tea you know. What makes it different from the common teas? 

Herbal tea is a blend of different spices, flowers, and herbs, making it a pseudo-tea. Herbal tea extract does not include the presence of Camellia sinensis. They are used for getting a different taste along with health benefits. Tea is sold in most parts of the world, and tea price varies accordingly. 

If your brain is having a war between tea versus coffee, then you should choose tea!

Let’s get to know some of the popular Herbal teas known.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile Tea has a soothing essence with analgesics and antispasmodic properties. Chamomile is good for the health as well as the skin. It helps in inducing sleep and also helps maintain blood sugar levels. Its soothing effect helps overcome anxiety, diarrhea, and insomnia. The use of Chamomile Tea is frequently used during colds and flu. It is also the beauty secret for several skin problems. 

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint helps give a good mood burst and refreshment. The aroma of peppermint chai is enough to taste refreshment. It offers many benefits like improves digestion, acidity, eases cramps, headaches, and promotes sleep. The leaves of peppermint tea are free from caffeine with zero calories.

Ginseng Tea

Ginger is antioxidant-rich that fights diseases and other health issues. It helps to retain hormonal balance, improves memory, and controls glucose levels. It is the best cure for nausea and menstrual cramps. Ginger tea tastes best when used along with tea and milk. 

Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon balm tea is a cousin to the mint family in friendship with lemon flavor. It is filled with antioxidants that can fight problems caused by the herpes virus. This tea is good in case of nausea and has many other beauty benefits. It helps increase the elasticity of the small arteries and treats heart palpitations. It also works well for people suffering from anxiety and stress issues.

Rose Hip Tea

The Rose Hip tea has rose plant fruits. It is vitamin C-rich tea that boosts immune power. The tea also has shown results to help ease pain in arthritis. It also alleviates the flow of blood through limbs. It shields the skin from the sun’s harmful rays and has a thirst-quenching effect. People suffering from type 2 diabetes can take this tea to maintain their sugar levels.

Echinacea Tea

Echinacea Tea has anti-viral agents that help fight viral diseases. The tea has been used to treat the cause of acne and promote cell growth. People suffering from bronchitis should take this tea to aid in their recovery process. It is perfect for healing colds, flu, running nose, and sore throat.

Herbal tea can be prepared from any natural herb that has some health benefits. Herbal tea and milk are generally not preferred but you can take them according to your taste. When it comes to the tea versus the coffee type of situation, Indians mostly prefer tea over coffee.

Authors Detail:-

LUBNA WAHAD is a Health Content Editor with IAO ( India Ayurveda Online) who completed a B.Sc and  M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry From the University of Lucknow2020.

After completing her Master’s, she did training in a Pharmaceutical company in nectar life science and Also has Work Experienced As a Research Associate In Jubilant Biosys Noida, Having Great Knowledge about Ayurveda and continues to Contributing her expertise to the content.