The Benefits of Drinking Tea
In this post I’ll be exploring the benefits of drinking tea according to Ayurveda.Ayurvedic herbs are a key component of Ayurveda. Practitioners will generally use Ayurvedic herbs to “cleanse” the body. Herbs are also helpful to boost defence against disease, and keep the mind, body, and spirit in balance.
The basic principle of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent and treat illness—rather than respond to disease. This is achieved by maintaining a balance between your body, mind, and environment.
Health benefits of drinking herbal tea
Usually, the herbs prescribed in Ayurvedic consultations are taken in tablet form. However, the benefits of drinking herbal teas in a more conventional way are also very popular.
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 herbal teas and their benefits
There are numerous types of herbal teas, all with their unique benefits. Some of the most popular herbal teas include:
Chamomile tea
Helps to reduce menstrual pain and muscle spasms, improves sleep and relaxation, and reduces stress.
Rooibos tea
Improves blood pressure and circulation, boosts good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol, keeps hair strong and skin healthy, and provides relief from allergies.
Peppermint tea
Contains menthol, which can soothe an upset stomach and serve as a cure for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and motion sickness. This tea variety also offers pain relief from tension headaches and migraines.
Ginger tea
Helps to fight against morning sickness, can be used to treat chronic indigestion and helps to relieve joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Sipping ginger tea throughout the day is also helpful for brain productivity.
Hibiscus tea
Lowers blood pressure and fat levels, improves overall liver health, can starve off cravings for unhealthy sweets, and may prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Which teas do not benefit your health?
While there are many benefits of drinking tea, you may want to steer clear of these varieties:
- Detox teas made for fad diets that suggest you will quickly lose weight. These teas often come laced with laxatives that can be harmful to your health.
- Fancy tea lattes and drinks from your favourite chain store. While some of these drinks, such as a green tea latte, may appear healthy, they are loaded with sugar.
- Trendy bubble teas that are also loaded with sugar, calories and carbs, and have little to no nutritional value.
- Herbal teas that may potentially trigger allergies. Many herbal teas contain different types of fruits, herbs, spices and flowers that some people are allergic to. If you have allergies, always read the ingredients on the package before you consume a new herbal tea.
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Important Information
To reap the benefits of Ayurveda, you first need to identify your prakruti (core constitution/ dosha). The current imbalance of a dosha will be your vikruti. You can take a short quiz here to discover your prakruti so that you can use the tips in this blog to help you balance your dosha back to its core state.
Please note that this quiz is for general guidance. You should always get a full consultation to identify your doshas with a trained practitioner. The Ayurvedic content that I provide in my blog only covers some of the self-healing techniques that you can use to help alleviate symptoms of common ailments. For further information and to book a consultation, please visit the Ayurveda Pura Spa website here.
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