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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Herbal teas are primarily made by steeping dried herbs, flowers, fruits, leaves in hot water. They might also be referred to as herbal infusions.
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Herbal teas are actually different than those of normal tea, because we do not add tea leaves (whether green or dried) to the herbal teas, they are made up only of that particular flower, fruit, leaves etc.
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There are various herbal teas available; let's have a look at some.
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It is derived from chamomile flower, it has relaxing & calming properties, which is why very good for your sleep.
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It is made from hibiscus flower, it is antioxidant rich and might help in managing the blood pressure levels.
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It is made from spearmint leaves, it might help in managing digestive health and hormonal health as well.
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This one is made from aprajita flower, it might help in managing digestion, reduce bloating and may reduce stress and anxiety.
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Though peppermint tea is mostly used to support digestive health, it also has antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial and antiviral properties.
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It is an herbal tea that has been used historically for medicinal purposes. It may also help improve bone health and reduce heart disease related risk too.
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Various herbal teas are available in the market, and information associated with them, too. It is advised to prefer dried flowers, fruit, leaves or herbs over their extracts.
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