Introduction:

Is tea good for your health?

Numerous studies have shown that a variety of teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and heart disease. While some brews provide more health advantages than others, there’s plenty of evidence that regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact on your wellness.

Types of teas:

Here is a list of some 08 healthy herbal teas which you will definitely want to try;

• Chamomile Tea
• Peppermint Tea.
• Ginger Tea.
• Hibiscus Tea.
• Echinacea Tea.
• Rooibos Tea.
• Sage Tea.
• Lemon Balm Tea.

1. Chamomile Tea:

Here are some benefits of chamomile tea,

• It helps you to reduce menstrual pain.
  • It help you in the treatment of diabetes and lowering blood sugar.
  • It helps you in slowing or preventing osteoporosis.
  • It reducing inflammation.
  • It helps in Cancer treatment and prevention.
  • Helping with sleep and relaxation.
  • Treating cold symptoms.
  • Treatment for mild skin conditions.
  • It boosts your immune system.
  • Helps to deal with insomnia
  • Lower risk of thyroid or blood cancer.
  • Give relieve during back pain.
  • Helps you to digest.

Chamomile tea can be consumed any time of day, but may be best consumed in the evening for its relaxing effects and potential sleep benefits. Or, if you have diabetes, it could be worth adding a cup after your meals. You can either buy chamomile in teabags, or as a loose-leaf tea.

Drinking chamomile tea before bed is certainly worth a try if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Chamomile contains antioxidants that may promote sleepiness, and drinking chamomile tea has been shown to improve overall sleep quality.

2. Peppermint Tea:

Peppermint tea is a popular herbal tea that is naturally calorie- and caffeine-free. Some research has suggested that the oils in peppermint may have a number of other health benefits, such as fresher breath, better digestion, and reduced pain from headaches.

 Peppermint tea also has antibacterial properties.

There isn’t an established amount of peppermint tea that’s recommended for daily consumption; however, drinking 1-2 cups for general well-being is a good place to start. Herbalists, nutritionists, and other health professionals recommend peppermint tea as a treatment for various ailments and as a general health tonic with many benefits for the body and mind. Just the aroma of peppermint tea (or peppermint oil) may relieve headaches and colds. Think of it as aromatherapy in your teacup.

3. Ginger Tea:

Here are the list of some benefits of drinking ginger tea;

• May help to ease digestive discomfort. Ginger tea is probably most well-known for its potential to soothe digestive issues, and in particular for helping ease nausea.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• May help to reduce blood pressure.
• May aid weight loss.
• Ease headaches and migraines.
• Antioxidant rich.

There are several pros and cons of having ginger tea without moderation. However, one or two cups a day will rather amp up your health and will not cause any side effect. Even the healthiest thing can have side effects, so consumption of ginger should also be in moderation to stay fit.

Many users claim ginger tea alleviates arthritis pain and muscle aches. Ginger tea is also traditionally used for stomach problems, most famously for preventing or stopping nausea. It may help with nausea due to chemotherapy or surgery. Using ginger to relieve morning sickness during pregnancy is controversial.

3. Hibiscus Tea:

Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces of the roselle flower. It is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavor.

Hibiscus tea is an herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces of the roselle flower. It is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavor.

Following are the list of some benefits of drinking hibiscus tea:

• Packed With Antioxidants.
• May Help Lower Blood Pressure.
• May Help Lower Blood Fat Levels.
• May Boost Liver Health.
• Could Promote Weight Loss.
• Contains Compounds That May Help Prevent Cancer.
• Could Help Fight Bacteria.
• Flavorful and Easy to Make.

Hibiscus tea has been known to prevent hypertension, lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar levels, keep your liver healthy, help with menstrual cramps, help with depression, aid digestion and help with weight management.

Its rich in Vitamin C, contains minerals such as flavonoids and has laxative properties.

5. Echinacea Tea:

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

Echinacea is best known for its beneficial effects on the immune system. Numerous studies have found that this plant may help your immune system combat infections and viruses, which could help you

recover faster from illness.

For general immune system stimulation, during colds, flu, upper respiratory tract infections, or bladder infections, take echinacea 3 times a day until you feel better, but not for more than 10 days. DO NOT take echinacea on an empty stomach. Instead, take it with food or a large glass of water.

6. Rooibos Tea:

Rooibos, meaning “red bush”; is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa’s fynbos. The leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is called by the names: rooibos, bush tea, red tea, or redbush tea.

Rooibos tea has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and muscle relaxant properties which are vital to calm down allergies and keep the body healthy. It has been proved useful in the treatment of eczema, bronchitis and also asthma. Rooibos is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from harmful allergies and skin issues.

• Sage Tea,

There are many benefits of sage tea, which are as under;

• Rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
• May promote healthy skin and wound healing.
• Promotes oral health.
• May have anticancer properties.
• Improves blood sugar control.
• May promote brain health and improve mood.
• May support women’s health.
• May boost heart health.
• High in Several Nutrients. Sage packs a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
• Loaded With Antioxidants.
• May Support Oral Health.
• May Ease Menopause Symptoms.
• May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels.
• May Support Memory and Brain Health.
• May Lower ‘Bad’ LDL Cholesterol.
• May Protect Against Certain Cancers.

8. Lemon Balm Tea:

Lemon balm, balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae and native to south-central Europe, the

Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere. It

• It can help relieve stress.
• It can help reduce anxiety.
• It may boost cognitive function.
• It can help ease insomnia and other sleep disorders.
• It may help treat cold sores.
• It may help relieve indigestion.
• It can help treat nausea.

Lemon balm is considered safe for short-term use. Side effects may include headache, nausea, bloating, gas, vomiting, indigestion, dizziness, stomach pain, painful urination, anxiety, and agitation. The risk of side effects tends to increase with the size of the dose.

 This citrus-scented, aromatic herb has been used for reducing stress and improving sleep since the Middle Ages. Evidence shows that lemon balm increases GABA levels in mice, indicating that lemon balm may act as a sedative.