With a unique taste and aroma, herbal tea can be an interesting choice of drinks to try. Besides delicious, herbal tea has even been drunk since hundreds of years ago as a traditional medicine to maintain health and help overcome various diseases.
Although there is the word "tea", herbal tea is actually not made at all from tea leaves. Herbal tea is obtained by brewing dried herbs, flowers, fruit, leaves or plant roots. Nevertheless, herbal tea has a taste and benefits that are no less delicious than ordinary tea.
Various Kinds of Herbal Tea and Benefits
The following are some types of herbal teas that have long been used to maintain health:
1. Fennel tea
Traditionally, fennel seeds are used to treat digestive disorders, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. Even so, the various benefits of fennel herbal tea still need further study.
To make fennel tea, you can brew 1-2 teaspoons of fennel seeds that have been mashed with one glass of warm water, then let stand for 10-15 minutes before drinking.
2. Ginseng tea
Ginseng which is widely consumed in Korea is now also popularly consumed as herbal tea. Ginseng herbal tea is thought to reduce blood pressure, maintain the flexibility of blood vessels, and inhibit the formation of clots or plaques in blood vessels. This effect is considered good for heart health.
3. Ginger tea
Ginger tea is rich in antioxidants which help stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. Ginger tea is also known to be effective in treating nausea, especially nausea due to travel sickness, morning sickness, or the side effects of cancer treatment.
Not only that, ginger is also thought to relieve constipation and menstrual pain, and prevent stomach ulcers. In fact, according to research, ginger tea is as effective as painkillers (NSAIDs) ibuprofen in relieving menstrual pain.
4. Chamomile Tea (Chamomile)
Chamomile tea is preferred because of its distinctive and soothing aroma. Traditionally, this herbal tea is often used to relieve anxiety and help sleep soundly. These benefits have been proven in various scientific studies.
Not only that, some research also shows that chamomile tea contains anti-inflammatory substances and antioxidants that can reduce pain and regulate the stability of blood sugar levels.
5. Turmeric tea
Although there is no scientific evidence, turmeric has been widely used to prevent bloating and treat kidney stones. Animal studies show that turmeric can prevent cancer and reduce inflammation. Unfortunately, research on these benefits has not been done to humans.
6. Roselle tea
According to research, drinking roselle tea for 2-6 weeks can reduce cholesterol levels, although only slightly. Routine drinking roselle tea can also reduce blood pressure, which is even thought to be as effective as taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide.
Therefore, if you are taking blood pressure-lowering drugs, or have low blood pressure, you should limit the consumption of this herbal tea because of the risk of causing low blood pressure (hypotension).
7. Chrysanthemum tea
Chrysanthemum tea or chrysanthemum tea is a popular herbal tea to drink in China. The aroma is distinctive and soft, and the taste is not too bitter to make this herbal tea liked by many people.
Chrysanthemum tea is also consumed as a traditional medicine because it is believed to have anti-pain and anti-inflammatory effects, can strengthen the body's resistance, and can relieve flu symptoms. Unfortunately, not much scientific evidence can confirm this benefit.
In addition to the various types of herbal tea above, there are still many types of herbs or other plants that are often used as herbal teas, one of which is rosemary and thyme leaves.
Although herbal tea has long been consumed by people in various countries because it is believed to have health benefits, but most of these benefits claims do not have sufficient scientific evidence. In addition, the dose, side effects, and the level of safety in pregnant women, nursing mothers, and sufferers of certain diseases are also unclear.
Therefore, if you want to enjoy the various benefits of herbal tea, you should consult with your doctor first, especially if you suffer from certain diseases or are taking drugs from a doctor.
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