There are so many amazing blends that provide numerous health benefits.
Their components are biologically activemeaning they provide powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Used by traditional medicine practitioners globally, herbal teas aregrowing in popularity.
The herbal tea market size is supposed to grow by over six percent between 2021 and 2026.
Or it may be the simplicity of natural medicine in a cup.
Regardless, adding tea to your routine is a wonderful way to enhance your day.
naturopathic doctor and the medical director of MegaFood, based out of Colorado
I teamed up with a couple of herbal medicine specialists to make a list of herbal teas for winter.
St. Johns Wort has a slightly bitter taste that you may grow to love.
Personally, adding abit of honeyto sweeten my cup does the trick.
Its also great formemory4andcognition3and helps our bodiesimmunity5.
A quick squeeze oflemoncan help enhance the flavor of rosemary tea, which has a distinct woodsy taste.
This is why its one of her favorite winter herbal teas.
Whats more, ginger tea is effectively used as anatural remedy for nausea7.
It can also help to settle an upset stomach, Stokes says.
Plus, ginger has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, heart protective, and nerve protective activities.
naturopathic doctor and the medical director of MegaFood, based out of Colorado
Its also been found to havecancer-fighting properties and improve insulin sensitivity8.
I like to add lemon and a touch of honey, she says.
Stinging nettle contains a phytochemical calledphylloxanthobilinthat has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Nettle leaves are great to add to tea or in a soup broth, according to Rubin.
you could add mint or citrus to improve its grassy flavor.
Our immune systems are constantly working to fight infection and our bodies have subsequentfree radical damage.
Matcha to the rescue.
Chamomile
Chamomileis anancient herbthat has been well studied and appreciated.
Its mild flavor makes it a nice starter tea.
It helps promote calm and ease and is even pet-friendly.
Its not just a mood-booster, though.
This means it can help support healthy digestive flow, she says.
Thats because echinacea is one herb (among several) found toimprove immune response.
It may alsoreduce the severity and durationof other respiratory infections.
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