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Herbal tea is a delicious beverage that can be enjoyed all year round, regardless of whether you like your tea hot or cold. You can receive the health benefits regardless of the temperature of your tea, but they differ significantly depending on the type of tea you drink.
In contrast to traditional and not very well-known teas such as green teas, oolong teas, or black tea, herbal teas are not very well known in India. There are a multitude of flavors that have emerged when it comes to selecting teas for their taste and health benefits. You can choose from herbal teas from all over the world including China, Africa, and America.
Natural health enthusiasts are no strangers to herbal tea, as it is a popular choice for those wishing to improve their health. Dancing Leaf Herbal tea does not contain caffeine, unlike standard coffees and teas. Different herbal blends contain different kinds of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Herbal teas are typically consumed for their relaxing, pain-reducing, and immunity-boosting effects. Their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties help prevent colds and flu, treat inflammation, and normalize sleep patterns, which can help relieve anxiety.
Luke Coutinho, along with the team of Dancing Leaf, has created the right combination of 10 ingredients that will make the perfect herbal tea. Due to its floral undertones and chamomile properties, this elixir is an excellent remedy for nausea and digestive discomfort. To boost immunity, the tea contains turmeric, an anti-inflammatory agent, along with black pepper, carom, and fennel. A fresh peppermint flavor combines with citrusy lemongrass, rosemary, and thyme to create a calming base.
Here are the 10 ingredients in the Dancing Leaf Herbal Tea Blend:
1. Chamomile
Chamomile is a flower of the daisy family. Chamomile may improve your sleep quality because of its unique properties. Apigenin, an antioxidant found in chamomile, may reduce insomnia and promote sleepiness by attaching to brain receptors that affect sleep. Adding chamomile to your bedtime routine is certainly worth a try if you have trouble falling or staying asleep.
But the benefits of the chamomile flower are not limited to sleep. Besides fighting cancer cells, chamomile is also known to reduce inflammation and help protect from several medical conditions.
2. Oregano
Oregano is a herb that belongs to the mint family. Among oregano’s many benefits are its antioxidant properties, which protect the body from harmful free radical damage. Furthermore, oregano contains compounds with potent antibacterial properties. In addition to its cancer-fighting properties and anti-viral properties, oregano is high in antioxidants.
3. Thyme
Thyme is a Mediterranean herb from the mint family. Thyme is commonly used in cough remedies. Besides being packed with vitamin C, it is also a good source of vitamin A. The herb thyme can help you feel better as it is an excellent source of fiber, iron, and manganese.
4. Carom
Carom is a seed of the Apiaceae family. Carom seeds are antibacterial and antifungal. Furthermore, Carom seeds are high in fiber, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals which help balance blood pressure, fight ulcers, prevent and treat gas, provide relief from coughing and reduce inflammation in the body.
5. Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tall plant in the grass family that grows in tropical regions. Antioxidants in lemongrass can help kill the free radicals that cause diseases in the body. In addition to preventing coronary artery dysfunction, antioxidants may also balance high blood pressure, regulate cholesterol, and boost immunity. Due to its antimicrobial properties, lemongrass can also fight cavities and oral infections, and it is a great alternate medicine for digestive problems.
6. Fennel
Fennel is a Mediterranean plant from the carrot family. The health benefits of fennel may include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Among its many health benefits, fennel contains high amounts of vitamin C, a nutrient vital to immunity, tissue repair, and collagen synthesis. Moreover, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, preventing cells from being damaged.
Fennel contains manganese which is an essential trace mineral for enzyme activation, metabolism, cellular protection, bone development, and blood sugar regulation. In addition to manganese, fennel contains potassium, magnesium, and calcium, all of which are vital to bone health.
Fiber-rich fennel is packed with health benefits for the heart. Fiber-rich diets may reduce the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. Fennel may also contain cancer-fighting properties that suppress cancer cell growth in the breast and liver.
7. Turmeric
Turmeric is a common spice of the ginger family that is commonly used in cooking. Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory properties and anything that is anti-inflammatory is automatically good for your immune system. When it comes to your liver, turmeric is a superfood. It is hepatoprotective. There are a lot of scientific articles showing proof of the correlation of turmeric and good fats, with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia. Turmeric is also antimicrobial and antibacterial which means that it has the ability to kill bacteria in your system. Turmeric can also help relieve arthritic pain.
8. Black Pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine commonly used in cooking. Turmeric is not very well absorbed in our bodies unless combined with black pepper. Turmeric won’t cure your Alzheimer’s but it will definitely contribute to making the condition better and helping it to prevent it. So this mix of turmeric and black pepper is super powerful for your immune system. Black pepper helps you absorb the curcumin in turmeric by almost 20X.
9. Rosemary
Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb of the mint family. The compounds in rosemary tea may also have antimicrobial properties, which may help fight infections. Traditional medicine uses rosemary leaves for their antibacterial and wound healing properties. As a possible antitumor agent, rosemary may also slow the growth of leukemia, breast, and prostate cancer cells. Rosemary tea may help to manage high blood sugar in diabetics and may also protect brain health and eye health.
10. Peppermint
Peppermint is a hybrid mint of watermint and spearmint. Among its many properties, peppermint is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Due to this, peppermint tea may help to relieve clogged sinuses caused by infections, the common cold, and allergies. Peppermint has been found to relieve digestive symptoms, such as indigestion, gas, and bloating.
Peppermint may reduce some types of headaches and menstrual cramps by acting as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Peppermint can boost energy levels as well as decrease daytime fatigue, and it doesn’t contain caffeine, making it an ideal choice before bed. In addition to reducing allergic symptoms, peppermint may also soothe asthma and runny noses. Further, it is known to improve concentration.
While you can make a soothing herbal tea with these ingredients at home, Luke Coutinho has developed a herbal tea blend with all 10 ingredients to soothe your soul. In addition to chamomile, 9 other natural ingredients are added to this elixir to create a powerful way to heal the body naturally. This blend of ingredients is designed to make a beverage that has a calming, soothing effect on the soul.