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| Pau D'Arco |
1. Pau D'Arco aka The Divine Bark
Health Benefits:
- Anti-Fungal: this tea is historically good for eliminating fungus from the body such as Candida which robs the immune system and destroys balance of bacteria in the digestive system.
- Immune Stimulant & Disease Fighter (also Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antimicrobial & Antitumor)
- Liver and Lymph Cleanser
- Aids in Mucous Reduction
Nutritional Profile:
- Contains: Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamins A, B-Complex and C; Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorous, Potassium and Sodium.
- Naturally Caffeine Free
2. Yerba Mate aka The High-Energy Tonic
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| Yerba Mate is traditionally served in a Gourd |
- Energizing to Mind and Body
- Fights Fatigue
- Boosts Metabolism
- Sexual Tonic
- Contains: Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin, B5, B Complex; Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
- Caffeinated
Health Benefits:
- Soothes the Digestive System
- Pain-Reliever (when applied topically)
- Aids in Tension and Stress Reduction
- Relieves Congestion (when inhaled)
- Contains: Vitamin A & C and Manganese, Folate
- Naturally Caffeine Free
4. Chamomile aka The Tranquility Tonic
Health Benefits:
- Reduces Inflammation (also Antibacterial and Antiseptic)
- Sleep Aid
- Reduces Menstrual Cramps, Aches & Pains
- Soothes Muscles
- Contains: Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium
- Naturally Caffeine Free
5. Ginger aka The Warming Root
Health Benefits:
- Increases Circulation and Warms the Body (Great for a winter's day)
- Reduces Nausea and Motion Sickness
- Promotes Metabolism and Digestion
Nutritional Profile:
- Contains: Choline, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium.
- Naturally Caffeine Free
It's worth mentioning that sometimes the health benefits of tea accrue when a certain quantity is consumed over a period of time. For example, in order to reap the reduction in menstrual cramps of Chamomile tea it should be consume daily for at least 2-3 weeks before cramps are reduced.
Article by Keri Marino.
Keri Marino is an internationally Registered Yoga Teacher, Propmaker, and Yoga Therapist. She owns and operates Yoga Unique LLC offering mobile Private classes, Yoga Therapy and Yoga props. Keri teachers both privately and publicly around the Greenville area. Check out more here: YogaUnique
Resources:
20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefits from Nature's Healing Herbs by Victoria Zak
Guayaki
World's Healthiest Foods - Peppermint
Nutrition Data
World's Healthiest Foods - Ginger
A fine breakdown right here. It's really important for buyers and tea connoisseurs to be aware of what type of tea they can avail of for their tea parties or noon breaks. And that they don't have to skimp on their nutritional requirements either, or put such things aside as moot. Sure, tea really helps in cleaning up your system, but you can push the health gains further by other types. Really liking this list, and hope you do more of these lists for our reference.
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I agree, I think foods have healing properties and tea is no exception. I also think it's important to buy good quality foods and beverages. Unfortunately most foods have pesticides and chemicals in them these days. I just read a great blog recently where they compared the top teas on the market - some of the really common ones have tons of pesticides in them! I'll be posting more about teas in the future.
DeleteHerbal teas can help our body to be healthy. We should try this. yoga wellness
ReplyDeleteI agree Jessica! Cool link.
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