#tea cures

lemon balm

in the mint family

Citrus tea

Better immunity: ~Vitamin C ~Antioxidants that boost immunity and protect against infection and health conditions

Weight control:  Antioxidants in tea known as catechins help burn body fat (catechins speed up the metabolism, increasing the release of fat from fat cells thus speeding up the liver’s fat burning capacity) ~better digestion thanks to vitamin C content present in citrus tea is believed to stimulate digestion, eliminate the bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract and keep it functioning better and more effectively (detox)=aids in weight loss efforts~ citrus acid also stimulates flushing out of excess salts from the body (prevents kidney stones) 

Heart health: Studies show citrus teas are effective in cutting down the risk of heart disease by up to 11% ~lowers bad cholesterol & raises good cholesterol thus preventing potential heart diseases

The healing properties of tea have been long recognised as a holistic alternative to taking modern medicine. Boiling herbs to drink to help deal with aches, pain or illness have been long used in Africa and use of tea as medicine is commonly utilized in China. Tea’s such as green tea, black tea, white tea and oolong tea are all derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, a shrub native to China and India containing antioxidants called flavonoids that help against free radicals that can contribute to diseases like cancer and heart disease. They also contain caffeine and theanine, which affect the brain and seem to raise mental alertness. Although tea should not be used as an alternative to prescribed medicine it is used for medicinal purposes – take a look below at how incorporating more tea in your life can improve your health.

Green Tea

The most widely studied tea that contains antioxidants that may obstruct the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach and pancreatic cancers. Green tea has many healing properties and is said to boost the immune system, regulate blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, raises metabolism, prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, reduce stress on the brain, the risk of stroke and also the risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. A study showed that drinking four cups of green tea a day lowered the risk of stroke by almost 20% in comparison to those who rarely drink it.

Peppermint tea

The peppermint herb has powerful abilities to soothe and heal. It is known to ease symptoms associated with indigestion and has a relaxing effect on the stomach muscles creating better bile flow, which is important for fat digestion. Drinking peppermint tea aids the flow of food through your stomach and has also been found to relieve painful gas and relieve symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome such as gas, diarrhoea and bloating.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile is a calming herb good for relieving insomnia and calming the system. For ladies, drinking chamomile around the time of the month has been found to help with menstrual cramps and nausea as well as helping to relieve headaches and migraines. Chamomile also reduces pain in the bowels and also helps to relieve excessive gas and bloating. The antioxidants in this tea may help prevent some complications from diabetes and stunt the growth of cancer cells.

White Tea

This has the most potent anticancer properties due to it being the least processed out of the bunch. It is said to work well against many different types of cancer, such as colon, prostate, and stomach cancers and in some cases, white tea has been found to work as well as prescription drugs, but without the side effects. Studies show that white tea can thin the blood and improve artery function helping to lower high blood pressure and promote healthy blood vessels. White tea also possesses group of antioxidants found to reduce cholesterol and helps prevent hardening of the arteries and blockage of blood flow.

White tea protects the heart and encourages good circulation due its blood thinning properties and ability to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. It has also been said to have beneficial effects for sufferers of arthritis and osteoporosis by strengthening the bones and as it contains small amounts of fluoride it keeps the teeth strong and healthy. It also kills the bacteria that cause tooth decay, and bad breath. The antioxidants in white tea strengthen the entire immune system, especially when suffering from serious illness such as HIV and helps keep away the common cold and flu.

Ginger tea

Ginger tea contains a number of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and magnesium. It soothes nerves and prevents vomiting, so is good for stress, anxiety and motion sickness or nausea, as well as headaches and migraines. Ginger tea enhances your appetite when you’re feeling bloated, by helping to release gastric acids that helps digestion. Ginger tea can also ease inflammation of the joints and alleviate sore and tired muscles and joints.

Drinking ginger tea is recommended when having a cold as ginger aids in loosening up mucus. Ginger tea has antioxidants that help improve the overall immune system and studies show that drinking a cup of ginger tea every day can also reduce potential risk of a stroke by reducing the clogging of arteries.